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<dl><dd>Thesis advisors: Jones, Kevin D. ; Platzer, Max F</dd>
<dd>"June 2000."</dd>
<dd>Thesis (M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000</dd>
<dd>Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-59)</dd>
<dd>Flapping-wing propulsion is studied experimentally through thrust measurements and flow visualization. The objective of the research is to provide further insight into the aerodynamics of flapping-wing micro air vehicles (MAVs) . Experimental work is conducted in the NPS 1.5 m x 1.5 m in-draft wind tunnel. A previously constructed model is suspended by thin wires and is used to measure the thrust performance of the flapping-wing MAV. For this experiment, the model is tested in four configurations; three with varying wing mount stiffness and the fourth with an articulated pitch mechanism. Thrust is indirectly determined using a laser range-finder to measure stream-wise displacement of the model. Three methods of flow visualization are attempted to gain further insight into the flow-field around the MAV. First tufts are placed on and around the model to identify the flow-field Second, a smoke rake placed outside the tunnel is used to route smoke into the test section. Thirdly, a smoke wire system is used to produce smoke in the test section. Experimental results are compared with flow visualization results and previous experimental and numerical work</dd>
<dd>Mode of access: World Wide Web</dd>
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<dd>Canadian Armed Forces author</dd>
<dd>dk/dk cc:9116 9/7/00, updated 1/9/2008 maw</dd></dl><br>Subjects:</div>
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Duggan, Sean Joseph.</div>
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