Bioinspired Flying Systems
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Aeronautics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 March 2023) | Viewed by 23097
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microsystems; micro-robots; piezoelectric actuators; piezoelectric harvesters; bioinspiration; biomimetics; biomechanics, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nature offers diverse, successful examples of flying concepts that have always been a source of inspiration when building human-made flying vehicles. To realize bioinspired flying systems, the challenge is both one of understanding—how do natural flying systems work?—and one of technology—how can we make engineering solutions that can efficiently realize these systems at appropriate scales? Recent progress in the fields of biomechanics and bioinspired robotics has offered exciting opportunities for scientific discovery and allowed the development of new classes of robotic systems that were probably unthinkable until very recently. This Special Issue invites researchers from different communities to present research outcomes that (1) enable improved understanding of the biomechanics and evolution of flight systems in nature and/or (2) develop the underlying models and engineering design tools for bioinspired flying systems. We invite all types of contributions, including original theoretical, modeling, and experimental research outcomes covering areas relevant to bioinspired flight including, but not limited to, aerodynamics, biomechanics, flight stability, control, actuation, smart materials, structures, and flying vehicle design.
Dr. Mostafa Nabawy
Guest Editor
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