Human Memory/Learning Inspired Control Method for Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles

The problem of flapping motion control of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) with flapping wings was studied in this paper.Based upon the knowledge of skeletal and muscular components of hummingbird, a dynamic model for flapping wing wasdeveloped.A control scheme inspired by human memory and learning concept was constructed for wing motion control ofMAVs.The salient feature of the proposed control lies in its capabilities to improve the control performance by learning fromexperience and observation on its current and past behaviors, without the need for system dynamic information.Furthermore,the overall control scheme has a fairly simple structure and demands little online computations, making it attractive for real-timeimplementation on MAVs.Both theoretical analysis and computer simulation confirms its effectiveness.

Kinematic and Aerodynamic Modelling of Bi- and Quad-Wing Flapping Wing Micro-Air-Vehicle

A generic approach to model the kinematics and aerodynamics of flapping wing ornithopter has been followed, to model and analyze a flapping bi- and quad-wing ornithopter and to mimic flapping wing biosystems to produce lift and thrust for hovering and forward flight. Considerations are given to the motion of a rigid and thin bi-wing and quad-wing ornithopter in flapping and pitching motion with phase lag. Basic Unsteady Aerodynamic Approach incorporating salient features of viscous effect and leading-edge suction are utilized. Parametric study is carried out to reveal the aerodynamic characteristics of flapping bi- and quad-wing ornithopter flight characteristics and for comparative analysis with various selected simple models in the literature, in an effort to develop a flapping bi- and quad-wing ornithopter models. In spite of their simplicity, results obtained for both models are able to reveal the mechanism of lift and thrust, and compare well with other work.

蝴蝶飞行机理及仿蝴蝶扑翼飞行器研究进展综述

仿生扑翼飞行器具有高机动性、高隐蔽性以及高效率等突出优势,在军事侦查、探险搜救等领域具有较好的应用前景,而其应用的基础是对生物飞行机理的深入探究.随着先进运动观测和实验技术的引入,对昆虫飞行行为的记录和分析更为便捷和准确.研究表明常见的昆虫拍打频率较高,在25~400 Hz之间,而蝴蝶较为特殊,其扑打频率较低,大约为10 Hz,对于蝴蝶的许多独特的飞行技能尚缺少足够的认识.蝴蝶前翼和后翼的翼面积都较大,身体同侧的前后翼几乎为同步拍打,且扑打幅度较大,甚至接近180°.蝴蝶飞行中身体有较大幅度的上下和俯仰震荡,翼和身体运动高度耦合.即便如此,蝴蝶仍具有敏捷的飞行能力,可以达到点对点的飞行目标,甚至上千公里的长途迁徙,是优秀的仿生学研究对象.因此,蝴蝶启发的仿生扑翼飞行器也得到了全世界研究人员的关注.蝴蝶的飞行机制相对于其他昆虫更加特殊,飞行行为和气动特性更为复杂,这使得仿蝴蝶扑翼飞行器的研制更加困难.目前对于仿蝴蝶飞行器的研制大多数对蝴蝶翼–身耦合的机理进行了简化,很少能实现受控的稳定飞行.最后,本文梳理了真实蝴蝶的飞行行为特点和飞行机理,指出了仿蝴蝶扑翼飞行器研制的关键技术,总结了该类飞行器未来的发展方向和应用前景.

An experimental study of elastic properties of dragonfly-like flapping wings for use in biomimetic micro air vehicles(BMAVs)

This article studies the elastic properties of several biomimetic micro air vehicle（BMAV）wings that are based on a dragonfly wing.BMAVs are a new class of unmanned micro-sized air vehicles that mimic the flapping wing motion of flying biological organisms（e.g.,insects,birds,and bats）.Three structurally identical wings were fabricated using different materials：acrylonitrile butadiene styrene（ABS）,polylactic acid（PLA）,and acrylic.Simplified wing frame structures were fabricated from these materials and then a nanocomposite film was adhered to them which mimics the membrane of an actual dragonfly.These wings were then attached to an electromagnetic actuator and passively flapped at frequencies of 10-250 Hz.A three-dimensional high frame rate imaging system was used to capture the flapping motions of these wings at a resolution of 320 pixels x 240 pixels and 35000 frames per second.The maximum bending angle,maximum wing tip deflection,maximum wing tip twist angle,and wing tip twist speed of each wing were measured and compared to each other and the actual dragonfly wing.The results show that the ABS wing has considerable flexibility in the chordwise direction,whereas the PLA and acrylic wings show better conformity to an actual dragonfly wing in the spanwise direction.Past studies have shown that the aerodynamic performance of a BMAV flapping wing is enhanced if its chordwise flexibility is increased and its spanwise flexibility is reduced.Therefore,the ABS wing（fabricated using a 3D printer） shows the most promising results for future applications.

基于特征运动观测的蝴蝶前飞规律及样机验证

为了研究蝴蝶扑翼飞行的原理,研制低频扑翼的仿生器,通过蝴蝶飞行运动的生物学观测,提出蝴蝶的3种特征运动状态,分析扑翼运动、胸部俯仰运动及腹部摆动运动之间的相位关系,构建蝴蝶前飞运动学模型。基于“杆-膜”仿生翼的新工艺和定制的机载飞控系统,研制轻量化的仿生蝴蝶扑翼飞行器样机,研究蝴蝶样机的飞行控制策略。通过六维力传感器对样机做地面动力学测试,利用高速摄像机对样机飞行进行运动学跟踪,证明了基于特征运动状态的蝴蝶前飞规律和原理样机研制的有效性。

Aerodynamic performance of hovering micro revolving wings in ground and ceiling effects at low Reynolds number

Numerous investigations have been conducted to understand the wall effects on rotors.The purpose of this study is to further investigate the aerodynamic performance of revolving wings,especially when it is very close to the ground and ceiling(i.e.,less than half the wingspan)at low Reynolds numbers.Hence,the ground and ceiling effect for hovering micro revolving wings at low Reynolds numbers are investigated by improving the theoretical models.The theoretical model for the ground effect is established based on the wall-jet assumption,and that for the ceiling effect is improved by considering the uneven spanwise distribution of induced velocity.These two models are validated by comparing the results of experiments and CFD simulations with the Lattice-Boltzmann Method(LBM).Both ground and ceiling effects are found helpful to enhance the thrust,especially with small wing-wall distances,by making a difference to the induced velocity and the pressure distribution.By comparing the thrust generation and aerodynamic efficiency between the ground and ceiling effects,the former is found more helpful to the thrust augmentation,and the latter is more beneficial for the aerodynamic efficiency promotion.

Design and Aerodynamic Analysis of Dragonfly-like Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle

Dragonflies have naturally high flying ability and flight maneuverability,making them more adaptable to harsh ecological environments.In this paper,a flapping wing bionic air vehicle with three-degrees-of-freedom is designed and manufactured by simulating the flight mode of dragonfly.Firstly,the body structure of dragonfly was analyzed,and then the design scheme of flapping wing micro air vehicle was proposed based on the flight motion characteristics and musculoskeletal system of dragonfly.By optimizing the configuration and using Adams to do kinematic simulation,it is shown that the designed structure can make the wings move in an“8”shape trajectory,and the motion in three directions can maintain good consistency,with good dynamic performance.Based on CFD simulation method,we analyzed that the wing has the conditions to achieve flight with good aerodynamic performance at the incoming flow speed of 5 m s^(-1)and frequency of 4 Hz,and studied the effects of angle of attack and flutter frequency on the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft.Finally,the force measurement test of the aircraft prototype is carried out using a force balance and a small wind tunnel.The test results show that the prototype can provide the average lift of 3.62 N and the average thrust of 2.54 N,which are in good agreement with the simulation results.

Generation of Control Moments in an Insect-like Tailless Flapping-wing Micro Air Vehicle by Changing the Stroke-plane Angle

We propose a control moment generator to control the attitude of an insect-like tailless Flapping-wing Micro Air Vehicle （FW-MAV）, where the flapping wings simultaneously produce the flight force and control moments. The generator tilts the stroke plane of each wing independently to direct the resultant aerodynamic force in the desired direction to ultimately generate pitch and yaw moments. A roll moment is produced by an additional mechanism that shifts the trailing edge, which changes the wing rotation angles of the two flapping wings and produces an asymmetric thrust. Images of the flapping wings are captured with a high-speed camera and clearly show that the FW-MAV can independently change the stroke planes of its two wings. The measured force and moment data prove that the control moment generator produces reasonable pitch and yaw moments by tilting the stroke plane and realizes a roll moment by shifting the position of the trailing edge at the wing root.

扑翼式微型飞行器的升力测量与分析

昆虫通过高频扇翅可以产生很大的升力,相关的非定常空气动力学机理及理论逐渐被人们所认识。基于昆虫的仿生学设计了单个翅膀的扑翼机构,并利用自行设计的测力平台实现了对升力的测量。通过分析测力系统的动态特性及受激励后的响应,得到扑翼产生的周期升力。通过将试验数据与经验公式计算的结果进行比较,得到了升力与扑翼参数的关系,为进一步设计扑翼式微型飞行器提供了依据。

柔性扑翼微型飞行器升力和推力机理的风洞试验和飞行试验

为探讨柔性扑翼微型飞行器产生升力和推力的机理,在研究考虑柔性大变形扑翼气动力计算方法基础上,利用南京航空航天大学低速风洞进行了不同扑动频率、迎角、速度下微型扑翼升力、推力的变化和动态流场显示等风洞实验,并与计算结果进行了比较分析,为微型扑翼机的设计提供了的参考依据.自行研制的微型柔性结构扑翼机成功地进行了飞行试验.

仿生微扑翼飞行器机构动态分析与工程设计方法

以工程应用为背景,从全局的角度提出了一种仿生微扑翼飞行器的动态分析与设计方法。在对鸟类的飞行参数进行统计分析的基础之上,拟合出扑翼飞行的仿生学公式,并据此进行了微扑翼飞行器的仿生学初步设计。根据仿生学结果设计了飞行器的传动布局、动力方案以及总体结构,并按照运动学分析、气动力分析以及动力学分析相结合的动态分析方法研究了微扑翼飞行器的动态特性。在动态分析的基础上进行了飞行参数的优化设计,使得微扑翼飞行器达到性能最佳。样机制作及风洞试验结果证明了这种方法的有效性与可行性。所得研究结论对微扑翼飞行器的设计、制作和应用提供了一定的理论依据。

基于MEMS技术的SU-8仿昆虫微扑翼飞行器设计及制作

为研制一种轻质仿昆虫微扑翼飞行器,提出了采用微机电系统(MEMS)领域的SU-8光刻胶作为结构材料的制作方案.基于仿生学原理和微机电系统加工技术,设计微扑翼飞行器结构及MEMS工艺方法.研究结果表明,该种结构设计及制作方案满足设计要求,为仿昆虫微扑翼飞行器的研制提供了一种很好的途径.

微型扑翼飞行器风洞试验初步研究

为了对微型扑翼飞行器空气动力学基本特性进行定量研究,利用西北工业大学微型飞行器专用风洞对微型扑翼飞行器机翼进行初步风洞吹风试验。试验中进行了扑动频率、风速、迎角、机翼平面形状、翼型弯度对机翼气动特性影响的研究。通过试验得出了微型扑翼飞行器升力、推力产生的基本规律,为微型扑翼飞行器总体设计和气动设计提供了参考。

压电双晶片驱动的仿生柔性扑翼机构研究

分析了昆虫的翅膀-胸部运动系统,并以此为基础,仿生设计出压电双晶片驱动,柔性双摇杆机构放大位移并带动仿生翅拍动的扑翼系统。分析了压电双晶片的工作原理,讨论了柔性四杆机构的自由度和运动学,并对整个系统的准静力学进行探讨,以确定能否产生足够的力克服空气阻尼。仿真和实验结果表明,通过柔性机构放大压电双晶片位移,能实现仿生翅所需运动,同时进一步的优化设计将有助于改进扑翼机构的运动性能。

微型扑翼飞行器升力特性研究

为了对微型扑翼飞行器升力机理进行探索性研究,本文利用西北工业大学微型飞行器专用风洞进行了扑动翼频率、风速、迎角、扑动翼弯度对其升力特性影响的研究。并且利用示波器对扑动翼扑动相位角和产生升力大小之间的关系进行了研究。试验结果表明升力特性的研究为微型扑翼飞行器总体设计和气动布局设计提供了一定的工程指导。

仿生扑翼飞行机器人翅型的研制与实验研究

模仿昆虫和小鸟飞行的扑翼飞行机器人将举升、悬停和推进功能集于一个扑翼系统,与固定翼和旋翼完全不同,因此研究只能从生物仿生开始。生物飞行的极端复杂性使得进行完整和精确的扑翼飞行分析非常复杂,因此本文在仿生学进展基础上,通过一些合适的假设和简化,建立了仿生翅运动学和空气动力学模型,并以此为基础研制了多种翅型。研制了气动力测量实验平台,对各种翅型进行了实验研究。实验结果表明,研制的翅型都能产生一定的升力,其中柔性翅具有较好的运动性能和气动性能,并且拍动频率和拍动幅度对升力有较大影响。

一种柔性微型扑翼设计及其气动力特性的试验研究

微型扑翼机以其优良的机动性、低噪音、低成本、执行任务的多功能性以及在现代高科技局部战争中的潜在应用价值而得到各科技先进国家的重视,投入了大量精力开展研究工作。在我国也已经初步开展对微型扑翼机研究。但由于与微型扑翼飞行相关的低雷诺数空气动力学研究还处于萌芽阶段,对微型扑翼的设计研究工作尚无可供指导的成熟理论和借鉴的经验,目前微型扑翼的设计研究基本上是以试验为主。本文参照动物的扑翼飞行实例和固定翼飞行器机翼设计的经验,在对扑翼飞行基本原理分析研究的基础上,设计制作了一种微型扑翼及扑翼的驱动机构,采用直流电动机作为动力,通过调节驱动电压来控制扑动的频率。并对该微型扑翼进行了空气动力特性试验,得到了微型扑翼的空气动力特性,并从中得出了影响扑动升力的一些因素。实验结果表明,具有柔性翼面的扑翼,其产生的升力和推力较高而且比较稳定。

虚拟微型扑翼飞行器建模仿真

针对扑翼飞行控制算法设计和验证需要,研究了扑翼飞行器数学建模和仿真系统建立问题。构造了一个虚拟微型扑翼飞行器(VFMAV:Virtual Flapping wing Micro Air Vehicle),基于非定常空气动力学原理,用修正的准定常气动力计算模型估算出了翅膀扑动产生的高升力。分析惯性力的基础上建立了扑翼飞行器的状态空间方程,进而基于Matlab语言和Simulink环境设计了虚拟微型扑翼飞行器仿真系统(VFMAVS:Virtual Flapping wing Micro Air Vehicle Simulator),并给出了相应的仿真结果。

微型飞行器的研究现状及其关键技术

微型飞行器(MAV)是新技术发展的必然产物,是目前国内外研究的一个前沿和热点问题。简述了目前国内外微型飞行器的发展现状,提出了发展微型飞行器亟待解决的几项关键技术问题,给出了解决这些关键技术问题的方法和途径,并对微型飞行器的发展趋势进行了展望。

仿鸟复合振动的扑翼气动分析

根据绿头鸭飞行的录像片断 ,对其平飞时翅膀的扑动模型进行简化 ,提出了一种新的变速 -折叠扑翼扑动模型 ,使之更符合鸟类翅膀的实际扑动规律。通过非定常涡格法的比较计算发现 ,以该新模型规律运动的扑动翼 ,在一个周期内的平均升力系数较原有的匀角速度刚性模型有了显著增加 ,更适用于设计微型扑翼机。本文较详细地计算分析了扑翼平均升力系数随着扑动幅度、俯仰幅度以及扑动频率等各种扑动参数的变化曲线 ,为微型扑翼机的设计提供了一定的参考依据。