Multi-Fidelity Coupled Trim Analysis of a Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicle Flight

This study provides a methodology to analyze the performance of a millimeter-scale flapping-wing micro air vehicle in hover and steady forward flight. Using a flight dynamic model of the insect, wh...

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