A Review on Aerodynamics of Non-Flapping Bird Wings

Authors

  • Mohammed Abdulmalek Aldheeb Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Waqar Asrar Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Erwin Sulaeman Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Ashraf Ali Omar Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya.

Keywords:

Flexibility, Porosity, Aerodynamics, Birds, Feather.

Abstract

Birds are known for their agility, manoeuvrability, and flexibility during flight. These features allow their ability to fly under a large range of flight conditions. Bio flyers and bio aerodynamic/fluid surfaces have inspired many to perform experiments and simulations as well as to relate their results to engineering applications. Wings specifically have been the most inspirational element. Aerodynamic forces, structure, unsteady flow, fluid-structure interaction, flow control, flow adaptive elements and mechanisms, flow vortices, flapping mechanisms, and hovering flight of birds are examples of research interests. This paper presents an overview of prior analyses and experiments on the aerodynamic performance and mechanical properties of birds in steady non-flapping flight.

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Published

2016-03-07

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Review Articles