Understanding flapping aerodynamics in non-optimal environments

该项目的目的是产生一个更深入的了解影响因素的空气动力学和详细的流动动力学的扑动昆虫一样的翅膀在一个多维参数空间，最初的重点是微型飞行器。该项目将确定来流均匀性和环境因素对飞行性能的影响，以及如何使用反馈控制来校正这些因素以稳定飞行。该项目将使用先进的计算和实验建模和分析，为非常小和高功能的微型飞行器提供具体的设计指导和策略，用于运输，海洋工程和体育等领域的广泛应用。

This project aims to produce a deeper understanding of factors affecting the aerodynamic forces and detailed flow dynamics of a flapping insect-like wing over a multi-dimensional parameter space with an initial focus on micro-air vehicles. The project will determine the effects of oncoming flow uniformities and environmental factors on flight performance, and how to correct for these factors to stabilise flight using feedback control. The project will use advanced computational and experimental modelling and analysis to provide specific design guidance and strategies for very-small and highly functional micro air vehicles for wide ranging applications in areas including transport, marine engineering and sport.