Analysis and optimization of a camber morphing wing model. (28th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Bing; Li, Gang
• Is Part Of: International journal of advanced robotic systems. Volume 13:Number 5(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-09-28
• Subjects: Camber morphing wing model design -- mathematical model -- kinematic simulation -- aerodynamic analysis -- improved AFS optimization algorithm; Robotics -- Periodicals; Robotics; Periodicals; 629.892
• DOI: 10.1177/1729881416664846
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1729-8806

Abstract

This article proposes a camber morphing wing model that can continuously change its camber. A mathematical model is proposed and a kinematic simulation is performed to verify the wing's ability to change camber. An aerodynamic model is used to test its aerodynamic characteristics. Some important aerodynamic analyses are performed. A comparative analysis is conducted to explore the relationships between aerodynamic parameters, the rotation angle of the trailing edge, and the angle of attack. An improved artificial fish swarm optimization algorithm is proposed, referred to as the weighted adaptive artificial fish-swarm with embedded Hooke–Jeeves search method. Some comparison tests are used to test the performance of the improved optimization algorithm. Finally, the proposed optimization algorithm is used to optimize the proposed camber morphing wing model.