Aerodynamic characterization of 'DelFly Micro' in forward flight configuration by force measurements and flow field visualization

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2015-01-01

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Deng, Shuanghou
Perçin, Mustafa
van Oudheusden, Bas

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This study explores the flow structures and unsteady force generation mechanisms of a flapping-wing micro air vehicle 'DelFly Micro' in forward flight configuration. Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (Stereo-PIV) measurements were performed to acquire three dimensional flow fields in the wake. Six components of forces and moments were captured simultaneously by use of a miniature force sensor.

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Flapping-wing MAV, DelFly Micro, Aerodynamic force, Wake flow topolygy

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/44408

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.12.623

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S. Deng, M. Perçin, and B. van Oudheusden, “Aerodynamic characterization of ‘DelFly Micro’ in forward flight configuration by force measurements and flow field visualization,” 2015, vol. 99, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/44408.