Instrumentation for Quantification and Analysis of SUAV Agility Undergoing Passive Shape Change Induced by Spatially Distributed Compliant Elements
Abstract
The VICON Motion Capture System (VMCS) will allow researchers at the University of Maryland and other member institutions at NIA to study the flight dynamics and kinematics of different SUAV platforms from the perspective of improving aerodynamic performance. We are currently working on models that investigate the effect of spatially distributed compliant elements on specific aspects of the ornithopter agility. While the models are capable of calculating design parameters that would lead to a more agile SUAV, our long term goal is to validate the models and furthermore quantify the agility in a strong mathematical sense. The requested VMCS will allow us to achieve this goal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501510410
Entities
People
- James Hubbard
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Maryland