Force Generation of Bio-Inspired Hover Kinematics

An experimental campaign

Master thesis (2012)

Authors

R.B.R. Vandenheede Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

H Bijl Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
B. van Oudheusden Aerodynamics (mentor)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Copyright: © 2012 Ruben Vandenheede
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Published Date

18-06-2012

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

The field of remote sensing and information gathering is being revolutionized by the recent developments in Micro Air Vehicles, MAVs. The need for maneuverability and flight in confined spaces has directed the focus of research towards flapping flight. Biological flapping flyers exhibit all the characteristics that are desired by MAVs. Biological flyers are able to hover, make rapid changes in their attitude, and navigate through very narrow spaces. For the purpose of this Master thesis the hawkmoth was used as a starting point and source of inspiration. First and foremost the hawkmoth is a fairly large insect, with a wingspan of roughly 10 cm. The larger scale of the insect will translate to an easier design in terms of the scalability of structural and electronic components. Furthermore, the hawkmoth displays consistent and simple kinematics.

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