Numerical Simulation of a Bio-Inspired Flexible Flapping-wing Based on Experimental Measured Deformation

Xiaowu Yang, Yang Pei, Wenqing Yang, Peng Nian, Bifeng Song

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Abstract

The force-generation mechanism of a flexible flapping wing was studied by numerical simulation and experiment. To obtain the real deformation pattern of the flapping wing, the photogrammetry technology was used to measure the dynamic deformation of the wing. The dynamic deformation data were subsequently interpolated and embedded into the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solver to account for the aeroelastic effects. For comparison purposes, a rigid flapping-wing configuration is also simulated. The results show that wing flexibility is beneficial for the thrust generation and provide more flow details of the unsteady aerodynamics of the flapping wing in terms of vortex formation and evolution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication32nd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2021
PublisherInternational Council of the Aeronautical Sciences
ISBN (Electronic)9783932182914
StatePublished - 2021
Event32nd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2021 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 6 Sep 202110 Sep 2021

Publication series

Name32nd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2021

Conference

Conference32nd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period6/09/2110/09/21

Keywords

  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles
  • Photogrammetry

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