A numerical investigation of kinematic parameters on the aerodynamics of a model flexible flapping wing

To investigate aeroelastic effects of model flexible wings on aerodynamic performance in forward flapping flight, a monolithic approach and a MATLAB program were established and built based on the Peter's unsteady flow theory and finite element analyses. The kinematic parameters, including flapping stroke angle, flapping frequency and forward velocity were studied to investigate the effect on aerodynamics of a flexible wing. The results showed that above all parameters influence the aeroelastics of the flapping wings.