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Why is it important?

Efficient models that capture appropriate physics are important for optimizing micro air vehicle planforms, enabling many iterations, which can converge on an optimal design.

Perspectives

This paper summarizes the dissertation research of Eric Stewart whom I co-advised.

Dr. Robert A. Canfield
Virginia Tech

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This page is a summary of: Aeroelastic Shape Optimization of a Flapping Wing, Journal of Aircraft, May 2016, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/1.c033278.
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