Fixed and Flapping Wing Aerodynamics for Micro Air Vehicle Applications (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics)

Mueller, Thomas J. (Editor)/ Mueller, Thomas J./ American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 1563475170 / ISBN 13: 9781563475177

Published by American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, 2002

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illustrated edition. 586 pages. 8.75x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fixed and Flapping Wing Aerodynamics for Micro Air Vehicle Applications (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics)
• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563475170
• ISBN 13: 9781563475177
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.05 kilograms

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Synopsis

Recently, there has been a serious effort to design aircraft that are as small as possible for special, limited-duration missions. These vehicles may carry visual, acoustic, chemical, or biological sensors for such missions as traffic management, hostage situation surveillance, rescue operations, etc. The goal is to develop aircraft systems that weigh less than 90 grams, with a 15-centimetre wingspan. Since it is not possible to meet all of the design requirements of a micro air vehicle with current technology, research is proceeding. This new book reports on the latest research in the area of aerodynamic efficiency of various fixed-wing, flapping wing, and rotary wing concepts. It presents the progress made by over 50 active researchers in the field from Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States. It is the only book of its kind.

About the Author

Mueller is the Roth-Gibson Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He earned his B.S. at the Illinois Institute of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D at the University of Illinois Urbana. He is an ASME Fellow and an AIAA Associate Fellow.