Publication Type : Conference Proceedings
Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings
Source : International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Optimisation Published as AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2134, MBCET, Thiruvananthapuram (2019)
Url : https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.5120191
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Aerospace
Year : 2019
Abstract : The gliding abilities of Chrysopelea paradisi is considered the best among flying snakes. During flight, Chrysopelea paradisi assume a cross-section that is favorable for gliding. Unconventional Micro-Air-Vehicle research may benefit from a study of related cross-sections at these low Reynolds numbers (3000-15000). A total of thirty-one cross- sections created by modifying the biological cross section taken at the mid body of Chrysopelea paradisi during glide are evaluated for their aerodynamic characteristics for Reynolds number 3000 and 15000 at angles of attack ranging from −10+ to 60+ in steps of 5+. These observations would hopefully spur further research and interest in airfoils suitable for unconventional Micro Aerial Vehicles.
Cite this Research Publication : N. Bharath Ra T., G. Kumar, N., Suresh, J., Dr. Balajee Ramakrishnananda, Rajesh Senthil Kumar T., Srinivas, N., and Sowmya, R., “Effects of cross-sectional shapes on the aerodynamic characteristics of bio-inspired airfoils”, International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Optimisation Published as AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2134. MBCET, Thiruvananthapuram, 2019.