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Theoretical modeling and experimental analysis of the flight mechanics of Lepidoptera

Creator:

Wilson, Tyler

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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...

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Masters Thesis

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model. 2 A database of live flight data of a number of butterfly species was gathered and
Modeling and control of a biologically inspired compliant structure

Creator:

Ray, Cody W.

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We hypothesize that the extraordinary maneuverability and efficiency of bats in flight are in part due to the compliant nature of their wing structures. We utilize the parameters of bat bones measured by biologists to create a biologically inspired model of a flapping system consisting of a rotating hub actuator...

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Masters Thesis

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flight of insects, which is notoriously difficult to model and understand. Associated researchers at
Adaptive model reference control of highly maneuverable high performance aircraft

Creator:

Collins, David C. (David Charles), 1969-

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This thesis presents an adaptive model reference controller for a highly maneuverable high performance aircraft, in particular, a modified F18. An adaptive controller is developed to maneuver an aircraft at a high angle of attack. Thus, the aircraft is required to fly over a highly nonlinear flight regime. The adaptive...

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Masters Thesis

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Adaptive model reference control of highly maneuverable