Parameter space exploration of bio-inspired hover kinematics

An experimental investigation of the parameter space of biologically inspired hover kinematics for flapping wings is conducted. The present research continues earlier work conducte at a Reynolds number of 4.8 x 10^3 and with a reduced frequency of 0.38. The kinematics considered are pitch and plunge motions based on the kinematics of the Agrius...

Force generation of bio-inspired hover kinematics

This paper presents the results of an experimental study of the aerodynamics of an elliptical flap plate wing in pitch-plunge motion. Several wing motion kinematics are derived from the kinematics of the Agrius Convolvuli (hawk moth) in hover. The experiments are conducted at a Reynolds number of 4, 800 and reduced frequency of 0.38, which are...