Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies of a Flapping Wing Nano Air Vehicle (NAV)

Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop a Nano Air Vehicle (NAV) with a wing span of 7.5 cm. The computational fluid dynamics study is focused on the aerodynamic efficiency of the wings. The primary focus of the computational study is on the aerodynamic performance of the wings in order to obtain a near optimal kinematics of the wing while the NAV is in a hover mode. The secondary effort was of a more fundamental nature, in order to understand the differences between a rotating helicopter blade and a similarly designed wing undergoing a flapping motion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2008
Accession Number
ADA492695

Entities

People

  • Jason Geder
  • Ravi Ramamurti
  • William C. Sandberg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Drosophila
  • Experimental Design
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Helicopter Rotors
  • Helicopters
  • Leading Edges
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Propeller Blades
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trailing Edges

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology