Certain insect species have been observed to exploit the resonance mechanism of their wings.In order to achieve resonance and optimize aerodynamic performance,the conventional approach is to set the flapping frequency...Certain insect species have been observed to exploit the resonance mechanism of their wings.In order to achieve resonance and optimize aerodynamic performance,the conventional approach is to set the flapping frequency of flexible wings based on the Traditional Structural Modal(TSM)analysis.However,there exists controversy among researchers regarding the relationship between frequency and aerodynamic performance.Recognizing that the structural response of wings can be influenced by the surrounding air vibrations,an analysis known as Acoustic Structure Interaction Modal(ASIM)is introduced to calculate the resonant frequency.In this study,Fluid Structure Interaction(FSI)simulations are employed to investigate the aerodynamic performance of flapping wings at modal frequencies derived from both TSM and ASIM analyses.The performance is evaluated for various mass ratios and frequency ratios,and the findings indicate that the deformation and changes in vortex structure exhibit similarities at mass ratios that yield the highest aerodynamic performance.Notably,the flapping frequency associated with the maximum time-averaged vertical force coefficient at each mass ratio closely aligns with the ASIM frequency,as does the frequency corresponding to maximum efficiency.Thus,the ASIM analysis can provide an effective means for predicting the optimal flapping frequency for flexible wings.Furthermore,it enables the prediction that flexible wings with varying mass ratios will exhibit similar deformation and vortex structure changes.This paper offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing debate concerning the resonance mechanism of Flexible Flapping Wings(FFWs)and proposes an effective methodology for predicting their aerodynamic performance.展开更多
Using the modal dispersion equation with the phase-integral approaches, and con-sidering an eddy (or water mass) as a sound channel disturbance, the effects of the undisturbed channel, cold-core eddy and warm-core edd...Using the modal dispersion equation with the phase-integral approaches, and con-sidering an eddy (or water mass) as a sound channel disturbance, the effects of the undisturbed channel, cold-core eddy and warm-core eddy on the acoustic propagation characteristics are dis-cussed. According to the solutions of the dispersion equation, the relation between the modal Parameters (phase velocity, group velocity and interference distance) and the eddy intensity is obtained. When the plane wave (with an incident angle a) travels toward the center of a warm-core eddy (disturbed intensity BM ) 'double channel phenomenon' will take place in case of sin2 α < BM < 2(1 - cosα), and then the modal phase velocity and interference distance will have anomalous changes which are completely different from the case of the cold-core eddy.展开更多
Multi-rotor aircraft has great potential in urban traffic and military use and its noise problem has attracted more attention recently.Multi-rotor aircrafts are typically controlled by changing the rotation speeds of ...Multi-rotor aircraft has great potential in urban traffic and military use and its noise problem has attracted more attention recently.Multi-rotor aircrafts are typically controlled by changing the rotation speeds of the rotors.To reduce the noise of multiple frequency-modulated rotors,a global noise attenuation method is proposed in this study.First,the fast prediction method is used to estimate the global noise of the multirotor with different configurations online.Meanwhile,the sound field reproduction method is used to obtain the control signal of the loudspeaker array to achieve global noise attenuation.Then,the influence of array arrangement on noise reduction is analyzed in the acoustic modal domain,which reveals that different optimization models are needed to minimize the noise power or/and the noise pressure in some directions when the scale of the array is limited.Next,to improve the real-time performance of the system,the online calculation of the optimal control signal is transformed into the offline design of the optimal filter,which satisfies the target frequency-domain characteristics.Finally,the experimental results of the noise of a model quadrotor in the anechoic chamber were consistent with the predicted results.The simulation results of noise attenuation for the quadrotor show that the method proposed reduced the global noise power by about 13 dB.Moreover,the noise region radiated from the quadrotor to the ground with the boundary of 40 dB was reduced to 8.4%of that before control.展开更多
基金This study was co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52275293)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2023A1515010774)+1 种基金the Basic Research Program of Shenzhen,China(No.JCYJ 20190806142816524)the National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Aerodynamic Design and Research,China(No.61422010301).
文摘Certain insect species have been observed to exploit the resonance mechanism of their wings.In order to achieve resonance and optimize aerodynamic performance,the conventional approach is to set the flapping frequency of flexible wings based on the Traditional Structural Modal(TSM)analysis.However,there exists controversy among researchers regarding the relationship between frequency and aerodynamic performance.Recognizing that the structural response of wings can be influenced by the surrounding air vibrations,an analysis known as Acoustic Structure Interaction Modal(ASIM)is introduced to calculate the resonant frequency.In this study,Fluid Structure Interaction(FSI)simulations are employed to investigate the aerodynamic performance of flapping wings at modal frequencies derived from both TSM and ASIM analyses.The performance is evaluated for various mass ratios and frequency ratios,and the findings indicate that the deformation and changes in vortex structure exhibit similarities at mass ratios that yield the highest aerodynamic performance.Notably,the flapping frequency associated with the maximum time-averaged vertical force coefficient at each mass ratio closely aligns with the ASIM frequency,as does the frequency corresponding to maximum efficiency.Thus,the ASIM analysis can provide an effective means for predicting the optimal flapping frequency for flexible wings.Furthermore,it enables the prediction that flexible wings with varying mass ratios will exhibit similar deformation and vortex structure changes.This paper offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing debate concerning the resonance mechanism of Flexible Flapping Wings(FFWs)and proposes an effective methodology for predicting their aerodynamic performance.
文摘Using the modal dispersion equation with the phase-integral approaches, and con-sidering an eddy (or water mass) as a sound channel disturbance, the effects of the undisturbed channel, cold-core eddy and warm-core eddy on the acoustic propagation characteristics are dis-cussed. According to the solutions of the dispersion equation, the relation between the modal Parameters (phase velocity, group velocity and interference distance) and the eddy intensity is obtained. When the plane wave (with an incident angle a) travels toward the center of a warm-core eddy (disturbed intensity BM ) 'double channel phenomenon' will take place in case of sin2 α < BM < 2(1 - cosα), and then the modal phase velocity and interference distance will have anomalous changes which are completely different from the case of the cold-core eddy.
文摘Multi-rotor aircraft has great potential in urban traffic and military use and its noise problem has attracted more attention recently.Multi-rotor aircrafts are typically controlled by changing the rotation speeds of the rotors.To reduce the noise of multiple frequency-modulated rotors,a global noise attenuation method is proposed in this study.First,the fast prediction method is used to estimate the global noise of the multirotor with different configurations online.Meanwhile,the sound field reproduction method is used to obtain the control signal of the loudspeaker array to achieve global noise attenuation.Then,the influence of array arrangement on noise reduction is analyzed in the acoustic modal domain,which reveals that different optimization models are needed to minimize the noise power or/and the noise pressure in some directions when the scale of the array is limited.Next,to improve the real-time performance of the system,the online calculation of the optimal control signal is transformed into the offline design of the optimal filter,which satisfies the target frequency-domain characteristics.Finally,the experimental results of the noise of a model quadrotor in the anechoic chamber were consistent with the predicted results.The simulation results of noise attenuation for the quadrotor show that the method proposed reduced the global noise power by about 13 dB.Moreover,the noise region radiated from the quadrotor to the ground with the boundary of 40 dB was reduced to 8.4%of that before control.