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Creator:: Selover-Stephan, Tassilo
Abstract:: Recent interest in nano aerial vehicles (NAVs) has sparked an increase in research on the mechanics of biological flapping flight. The ability of NAVs to fly in confined spaces and perform tight maneuvers make them a valuable technological asset. Researching the mechanisms behind small-scale flapping flight promises progress toward the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Toni Doolen, Dean, University Honors College I understand that my project

Creator:: Chuang, Chih-Lan Jasmine
Abstract:: Identifying material parameters in composite plates is a necessary first step in a variety of structural applications. For example, understanding the material parameters of carbon fiber composite is important in investigating sensor and actuator placement on micro-air-vehicle wings for control and wing morphing purposes. Knowing the material parameters can also...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate School I understand that my thesis will become part of the

Creator:: Miller, Andrew
Abstract:: The design and analysis of single point power-mooring cables applied to wave energy converters (WECs) is presented. WECs are mechanical devices designed and deployed to extract energy from waves in varying ways, and at varying distances from the shoreline. WEC devices operating on the water surface require mooring lines or...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate School I

Creator:: Wilson, Tyler
Abstract:: Development of micro air vehicles has led to a strong interest in the biomechanics of flapping fliers such as bats, birds, and insects, due to their ability to perform extreme unsteady maneuvers and fly in confined spaces. Determining the methods and mechanisms used by these fliers is a valuable source...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Graduate School I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State

Creator:: Carpenter, Trenton James
Abstract:: Through passive adaptation to incidental flow, flexible aerodynamic surfaces exploit effects of increased lift, delayed stall and disturbance rejection. Wings of birds, bats, and insects exhibit these passive effects, and at the same time through the use of structural state feedback sensed from the loads on the wing, active control...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Dean of the Graduate School I

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