@inproceedings{9d1983fc64474424b3854d884eedc433,
title = "Deterministic global optimization of flapping wing motion for micro air vehicles",
abstract = "The kinematics of a flapping plate are optimized by combining the unsteady vortex lattice method with a deterministic global optimization algorithm. A constraint to keep the lift from taking large negative values at anytime is also imposed by following a penalty function approach. The design parameters are the amplitudes, mean values, frequencies, and phase angles of the flapping motion. The results suggest that imposing a delay between the different oscillatory motions and controlling the way through which the wing rotates at the end of each half stroke would enhance the lift generation. The use of a general unsteady numerical aerodynamic model and the implementation of a deterministic global optimization algorithm provide guidance and a baseline for future efforts to identify optimal stroke trajectories for micro air vehicles with higher fidelity models.",
author = "Mehdi Ghommem and Hajj, {Muhammad R.} and Watson, {Layne T.} and Mook, {Dean T.} and Snyder, {Richard D.} and Beran, {Philip S.}",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.2514/6.2010-9355",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781600869549",
series = "13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference 2010",
booktitle = "13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference 2010",
note = "13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, MAO 2010 ; Conference date: 13-09-2010 Through 15-09-2010",
}