Harnessing Phononic Materials for Aerodynamic Flow Control

What is it about?

We explore the idea of using a novel class of flexible periodic structures (termed as "phononic materials") for aerodynamic applications (UAVs etc.). Our study revolves around how these phononic materials can be employed to control the surrounding flow behavior and improve aerodynamic performance metrics like lift and drag.

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Why is it important?

The dynamic interactions between these periodic "phononic" materials and the surrounding flow processes are unknown and have not been studied yet from an aerodynamic context. Our study will seek to characterize these dynamic interactions of "phononic" materials with the surrounding flow.