This paper presents detailed modeling and experimental testing of wing rotation and lift in the LionFly, 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 LionFly. The LionFly produces 46° peak flapping and 44° peak rotation resulting in lift of 71 μN at 37 Hz.
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ASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems
September 19–21, 2012
Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA
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- Aerospace Division
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978-0-7918-4510-3
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Wing Rotation and Lift Modeling and Measurement in SUEX Flapping Wing Mechanisms
Kiron Mateti,
Kiron Mateti
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Rory A. Byrne-Dugan,
Rory A. Byrne-Dugan
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Srinivas A. Tadigadapa,
Srinivas A. Tadigadapa
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Christopher D. Rahn
Christopher D. Rahn
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Kiron Mateti
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Rory A. Byrne-Dugan
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Srinivas A. Tadigadapa
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Christopher D. Rahn
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Paper No:
SMASIS2012-8098, pp. 591-599; 9 pages
Published Online:
July 24, 2013
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Mateti, K, Byrne-Dugan, RA, Tadigadapa, SA, & Rahn, CD. "Wing Rotation and Lift Modeling and Measurement in SUEX Flapping Wing Mechanisms." Proceedings of the ASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems. Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting. Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA. September 19–21, 2012. pp. 591-599. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8098
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