3 papers
physics.flu-dyn2025
Aerodynamic Forces on a Wing Surfing in a Two-dimensional Vortex Wake
Siyang Hao, Kenneth Breuer
Inspired by the wake-surfing nature of animals, this study aims to understand the aerodynamic force variation on a wing surfing in an unsteady 2-D wake. Wind tunnel experiments wer…
physics.flu-dyn2025
Coupled poro-elastic behavior of hyper-elastic membranes
Alexander Gehrke, Zoe King, Kenneth S. Breuer
This study investigates the coupled deformation and flow behavior of thin, hyper-elastic, porous membranes subjected to pressure loading. Using bulge test experiments, optical defo…
physics.flu-dyn2024
Upstroke wing clapping in bats and bat-inspired robots improves both lift generation and power economy
Xiaozhou Fan, Alberto Bortoni, Siyang Hao +2
Wing articulation is critical for efficient flight of bird- and bat-sized animals. Inspired by the flight of , the lesser short-nosed fruit bat, we…