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Bistability in the rotational motion of rigid and flexible flyers
Yangyang Huang, Leif Ristroph, Mitul Luhar +1
We explore the rotational stability of hovering flight. Our model is motivated by an experimental pyramid-shaped object and a computational lambda-shaped analog hovering passively…
Hovering in Oscillatory Flows
Yangyang Huang, Monika Nitsche, Eva Kanso
We investigate the hovering dynamics of rigid bodies with up-down asymmetry placed in oscillating background flows. Recent experiments on inanimate pyramid-shaped objects in oscill…
Periodic and Chaotic Flapping of Insectile Wings
Yangyang Huang, Eva Kanso
Insects use flight muscles attached at the base of the wings to produce impressive wing flapping frequencies. The maximum power output of these flight muscles is insufficient to ma…
Stability versus Maneuverability in Hovering Flight
Yangyang Huang, Monika Nitsche, Eva Kanso
Insects and birds are often faced by opposing requirements for agile and stable flight. Here, we explore the interplay between aerodynamic effort, maneuverability, and stability in…