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Aerodynamics Characteristics of Butterfly Flight Through Measurement of Three-Dimensional Unsteady Velocity Field Using TR-PIV System

Authors: Debopam Das; INDIAN INST OF TECH KANPUR
Abstract:
This report investigates understanding insect flight (having flapping and feathering motion) in view of lift & thrust generation, essential for flight control, with simultaneous measurement of velocity and forces. The present work is divided into two major portions. One being the flow visualization and PIV measurements, the other is force measurement.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept. 1 Aug 2008-1 Jul 2009
Pages: 43
Report Date: 19-Nov-2009
Contract Number: FA2386-08-1-4082 FA23860814082
Report Number: A200115
Keywords relating to this report:
*AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
*FLOW VISUALIZATION
*LEPIDOPTERA
FLIGHT
FORCE_MECHANICS_
WINGS
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