Wing rotation and lift modeling and measurement in suex flapping wing mechanisms

Kiron Mateti, Rory A. Byrne-Dugan, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn

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Abstract

This paper presents detailed modeling and experimental testing of wing rotation and lift in the Lion Fly, a flapping wing mechanism powered by piezoelectric bimorph actuators fabricated using SUEX dry film. The goal of this paper is to understand the flapping and rotation dynamics and the lift-producing mechanisms in this device. A linear vibrational model is developed and augmented with nonlinear aerodynamic forces using the blade element method. Experimental testing using a laser vibrometer in air and in vacuum characterizes small amplitude flapping and rotation. Strobe photography and high definition image processing measures high amplitude wing trajectories. A lift measurement system using a force transducer is designed and used to measure average lift in the Lion Fly. The Lion Fly produces 46° peak flapping and 44° peak rotation resulting in lift of 71 μN at 37 Hz.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Pages591-599
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012 - Stone Mountain, GA, United States
Duration: Sep 19 2012Sep 21 2012

Publication series

NameASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Volume2

Other

OtherASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStone Mountain, GA
Period9/19/129/21/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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