Nonlinear Structures Optimization for Flexible Flapping Wing MAVs

Abstract

This report documents the culmination of in-house and AFIT collaboration in the area of nonlinear structures optimization for flexible flapping wing MAVs. The work was divided into four different tasks, including: Preliminary design of flapping wing device, Couple Abaqus with aerodynamic model, Comparison of experimental and computational results, and Evaluate CSIRF progress for transition to FY09 6.2 program. Technology developed in this task is being transitioned in the VAES program A0GI0A "MAV Hover Flight Sciences."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA497679

Entities

People

  • Craig E. Svanberg
  • Robert L. Walker Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Simulations
  • Connectors
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Exchange
  • Micro Air Vehicles
  • Military Research
  • Optimization
  • Simulations
  • Transitions
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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