Development of Asymmetrical Flapping Mechanism for Flapping Wing MAV

CE 2.1 Project Information
Name of the project: Development of Asymmetrical Flapping Mechanism for
Flapping Wing MAV
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Project Duration: From January of 2015 to April of 2015
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Role and Designation during the time: Team Member of the project
CE 2.2 Project Background
CE 2.2.1 Characteristics of the project
This project of Development of Asymmetrical Flapping Mechanism for Flapping
Wing MAV was my second major project in aeronautical engineering career. The
incrementing demand of the miniaturization within vehicles for the better performance has
eventually brought the overall attention of the flapping wing aerodynamics within the field of
MAV or micro air vehicles. This project has explained the significant development of the
asymmetrical flapping mechanism for the flapping wing MAV. We have used kinematics for
the four bar mechanism where crank level and the slotted lever mechanism were utilized. The
effectiveness of asymmetrical flapping in the domain of flapping wing MAV for a frequency
range of 3 Hz to 12 Hz over a range of varying time ratios from 1.58 to 3.05 was assessed in
the project.

CE 2.2.2 Objectives developed for the project
The project of Development of Asymmetrical Flapping Mechanism for Flapping
Wing MAV comprised of two important objectives. They are given below:
 To develop an asymmetrical flapping mechanism for the flapping wing MAV.
 To assess the effectiveness of asymmetrical flapping in the domain of flapping wing
MAV for a given frequency range.
 To study and observe the smoke flow visualization of the asymmetric flapping wing
MAV.
CE 2.2.3 My area of work
My major area of work in this project of Development of Asymmetrical Flapping
Mechanism for Flapping Wing MAV was to develop the asymmetrical flapping mechanism. I
even tested the model in the normal atmospheric conditions and check up the speed or other
wind tunnel conditions. My other areas of work were checking the advance ratio of the
project and generation of more lift or thrust whenever the flight was in unsteady state.
Moreover, I even developed the lift generation mechanism in this project.

CE 2.2.4 Project Group
Figure 1: People involved in the project
CE 2.2.5 My responsibilities throughout the project
I was an important part of the project. I had various important responsibilities within
the project. My first and foremost responsibility in this project of Development of
Asymmetrical Flapping Mechanism for Flapping Wing MAV was to develop the significant
mechanism of flapping mechanism in MAV or micro air vehicles. I knew that if this
mechanism will not be executed properly, the entire project would be at stake. Hence, I
ensured that this project is well executed without any type of complications. Mu next
responsibility was to learn about the flapping aerodynamics. The flapping wings MAV were
utilized in this particular project. Furthermore, my other responsibilities involved checking
the advanced ratio in the project and make sure that the ratio is perfect. I was successful in
executing all of the responsibilities perfectly and properly.