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A Study of the Mechanics of Flapping Wings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

D S Betteridge  and
R D Archer
D S Betteridge
Affiliation:
University of New South Wales, Sydney
R D Archer
Affiliation:
University of New South Wales, Sydney
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Summary

A method for the analysis of flapping-wing flight using lifting-line theory and actuator disc theory is proposed for the prediction of aerodynamic loads, propulsive efficiencies and optimum lift distributions.

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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 25 , Issue 2 , May 1974 , pp. 129 - 142
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1974

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