06.2 - Flight Dynamics and Control (UAV related)
DYNAMICS OF THE MECHANISM FOR VENTILATION ACROSS FEATHERS IN FLAPPING WING UAV
R.C. Silva¹, D.D. Bueno¹; ¹UNESP, Brazil
The work is focused into understanding the dynamics of feathered flapping-flight. The problem under investigation is the dynamic formation of ventilation channels between flexible feathers in a flapping wing model. The understanding of the physics from this ventilation mechanism is relevant for increasing efficiency of the flapping flight from bio-inspired unmanned aerial vehicles.