Bell Shaped Lift Distribution, Aerodynamic Soaring and Control Surface Dynamics of Birds

The optimal aerodynamic traits of the natural flyers have always been a foundation for the designing of bionic drones. In this paper, the aerodynamic soaring capabilities of the albatross and eagle are discussed in detail along with the eagle’s control surface aerodynamics. The bell shaped lift dist...

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Published in:International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology 2022-08, Vol.10 (8), p.184-189
Main Authors: Dutta, Prantik, Roshan, Afeedh
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The optimal aerodynamic traits of the natural flyers have always been a foundation for the designing of bionic drones. In this paper, the aerodynamic soaring capabilities of the albatross and eagle are discussed in detail along with the eagle’s control surface aerodynamics. The bell shaped lift distribution characteristics exhibited by the albatross are also discussed along with its subsequent sub traits such as proverse yaw, wing-tip vortices and so on. The main soaring dynamics discussed are the dynamic soaring exhibited by the albatross and the utilization of thermal updrafts for thermal soaring by the eagle. Apart from these, the different control surfaces and their actuations along with wing morphing techniques are also highlighted. A proper and near perfect manifestation of the traits of natural flyers could be a harbinger to near perpetual modern aircrafts. Aerodynamics and propulsion system are the areas of research that are of concern in this manuscript.
ISSN:2321-9653
2321-9653
DOI:10.22214/ijraset.2022.46134