@inproceedings{853c1e5e21cf4936b8b37cacbd62cd6d,
title = "Shape and kinematic design optimization of the pterosaur replica",
abstract = "A multi-objective aerodynamic optimization problem of the wing kinematics and planform of the Pterosaur replica is performed. Objective functions include minimization of the required cycle-averaged aerodynamic power and maximization of the propulsive efficiency. It is found that inclusion of the inertial power requirements is necessary for a physical and proper formulation of the optimization problem. Furthermore, the mere addition of the inertial power requirements is not enough to obtain reasonable results. Rather, one has to consider a partial (or even zero) elastic energy storage. The minimum power optimum kinematic parameters are close to the operating design variables of the pterosaur replica compared to the maximum efficiency design; though the obtained efficiency for such a design (minimum power) is (10%) which is relatively low. Furthermore, the optimized planform for maximum efficiency of the Pterosaur yields a propulsive efficiency of 46.0%.",
author = "Zakaria, {Mohamed Y.} and Taha, {Haithem E.} and Hajj, {Muhammad R.}",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.2514/6.2014-2869",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781624102820",
series = "AIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference",
booktitle = "AIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference",
note = "AIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference 2014 ; Conference date: 16-06-2014 Through 20-06-2014",
}