Deterministic global optimization of flapping wing motion for micro air vehicles

Mehdi Ghommem, Muhammad R. Hajj, Layne T. Watson, Dean T. Mook, Richard D. Snyder, Philip S. Beran

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference 2010
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, MAO 2010 - Ft. Worth, TX, United States
Duration: 13 Sep 201015 Sep 2010

Publication series

Name13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference 2010

Conference

Conference13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, MAO 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFt. Worth, TX
Period13/09/1015/09/10

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