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.