Towards locust-inspired gliding wing prototypes for micro aerial vehicle applications.

ABSTRACT: In aviation, gliding is the most economical mode of flight explicitly appreciated by natural fliers. They achieve it by high-performance wing structures evolved over millions of years in nature. Among other prehistoric beings, locust is a perfect example of such natural glider capable of endured transatlantic flights that could inspire a practical solution to achieve similar capabilities on micro aerial vehicles. An investigation in this study demonstrates the effects of haemolymph on the flexibility of several flying insect wings proving that many species exist with further simplistic yet well-designed wing structures. However, biomimicry of such aerodynamic and structural properties is hindered by the limitations of modern as well as conventional fabrication technologies in terms of avai

SUBMITTER: Isakhani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8242835 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature