Dynamic surface pressure measurements on a flapping wing in smooth and turbulent flow

Time-resolved measurements of surface pressure at various spanwise positions on a thin wing in simple root-flapping motion are presented. Pressure distributions during the downstroke exhibit a large suction peak which eventually broadens and moves do

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