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Experimental Study on Unsteady Flow Characteristics of Bionic Paired Flapping-wings Propulsion

  • Anqi Fan
  • , Yanpeng Liu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Flapping-wing propulsion is a form of propulsion that is widely found in nature. Based on biomimicry, it has been found that double-wing flapping propulsion has the characteristics of high efficiency, easy mechanical design, and stable lift and inertial forces, while jellyfish-based MAVs have good hovering stability. This paper investigates the flow field, aerodynamic force and efficiency characteristics of jellyfish-inspired flapping wings at ~103-104 Reynolds numbers during time-asymmetric flapping. It was indicated that the propulsion performance is optimized at a Reynolds number of 7000. Furthermore, reducing the time asymmetry coefficient and selecting an appropriate flapping frequency can enhance the coherence of large-scale vortices and delay the process of turbulence in the wake.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 16th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798331513672
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event16th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2025 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 15 Jul 202518 Jul 2025

Publication series

Name2025 16th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2025

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2025
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period15/07/2518/07/25

Keywords

  • bionic flapping wing
  • hovering
  • time asymmetry
  • vortex structure mode of action

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