Ornithopter with Articulated Wings

Author(s):

Sushobhan Guha , Government Engineering College- Bhavnagar; Yash Tanna, Government Engineering College- Bhavnagar; Mehak Kar, Government Engineering College- Bhavnagar; Prof. Amisha Pathak, Government Engineering College- Bhavnagar

Keywords:

Ornithopter, Flapping Wing, Articulated Wings, Micro-Air Vehicles (MAVs), Aircraft

Abstract:

An ornithopter (from Greek ornithos “bird” & pteron “wing”) is an aerial vehicle that flies by flapping its wings, i.e. it can also be defined as an aircraft that produces its thrust & lift by virtue of flapping wings. In other words, an ornithopter seeks to imitate flapping wing flight of insects, birds, bats & other flying creatures. The principle of operation of an ornithopter is the same as an airplane; forward motion through the air lets the wings to deflect air in the downward direction, producing lift but the flapping motion of the wings takes the place of a rotating propeller. On the contrary, the aerofoils of an ornithopter have a flapping or oscillating motion, instead of a rotary motion as airplanes & helicopters employ. The wings of an ornithopter have a combined function of providing both lift & thrust.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I10227
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2017
Page(s)	:	469-474

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