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Laser Dot Projection Photogrammetry and Force Measurement for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles

Laser Dot Projection Photogrammetry and Force Measurement for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles

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Technology & EngineeringPhysics

ISBN10: 1025123980
ISBN13: 9781025123981
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The purpose of this research was to develop testing methods capable of analyzing the performance of a miniature flapping-wing mechanism that can later be adapted to a flapping wing micro air vehicle (MAV). A previously designed and built flapping only mechanism was used for testing, while a previously designed flapping and pitch mechanism was fabricated utilizing an Objet Eden 500V 3-dimensional printer and its operation demonstrated. The flapping mechanism was mounted on a six component force balance. Force and moment data were collected for a variety of wing sets at different flapping frequencies. The testing was conducted using wings composed of aluminum tubing and/or stainless steel wire for frame material, and thin latex as membrane material. The normal and axial force averages were taken with the force balance and compared. The axial force measurement was verified using an air bearing table and a load cell as a secondary means of measurement. Time accurate force data was also taken. A non-intrusive photogrammetry method using laser dot projection was developed allowing for the shape of the wing during flapping to be measured.

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