AERODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF ORNITHOPTER

An Ornithopter is said to be different from a fixed wing aircraft in the following areas such as Kinematics, Aerodynamics, navigation,..etc. There are various aerodynamic parameters which also includes reduced frequency, Strouhal number are studied along with vortex wake theory. The mechanics of flapping wing microaerial vehicle MAV which utilizes the flapping, feathering motion of the bird pigeon (Columbia Livia). A comparative study is carried out between UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and MAV (Micro Aerial Vehicle). On the basis of design of unsteady aerodynamics of flapping wing that has been encountered with modified strip theory approach. The application of MAV includes in the vast areas of surveillance, target seeking,etc.