Advancements in the Design and Automation of Biomimetic Ornithopters: An Investigation into Flapping-Wing Flight Control
Journal Title: Journal of Intelligent Systems and Control - Year 2023, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), in the form of ornithopters, which emulate avian flight through wing flapping, have been the focus of this investigation. The remarkable maneuverability of birds and insects, often lacking in conventional aircraft, is harnessed to advance the control and stability of flapping wing flight. The need for such exploration is driven by the potential benefits to both scientific inquiry and societal applications. This investigation tackles the task of tailoring the ornithopter's design and component choice to cater to performance expectations derived from the flight attributes of birds, such as superior maneuverability, agility, low-speed flight capabilities, and high propulsive efficiency. The primary goal is to ensure a sustained airborne state through the generation of lift equivalent to the ornithopter's weight. Commonly available materials have been employed in the construction of the ornithopter. SolidWorks flow simulator was utilized to simulate aerodynamics. A 1000mm length of the wing was subjected to a 3m/s air stream at a 5-degree angle of attack for the simulation. The simulated result, which represents a 2kg ornithopter, exhibited a lift force of 0.8N and a drag force of 0.2N. Further simulations were conducted at varying attack angles (from 0 to 35 degrees) to gauge the range of lift and drag coefficients. The investigation concludes that the constructed ornithopter should generate an upward thrust of 2.7N at a speed of 5m/s, even without wing flapping, ensuring controlled and stable flight.
Authors and Affiliations
Adedotun Adetunla, Bernard Adaramola, Habeebullah Abdulkadir
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