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Introduction to Fixed and Flapping Wing Aerodynamics

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In this chapter, physical principles of fixed-wing and flapping-wing aerodynamics are introduced briefly with the associated terminology. Furthermore, the main aerodynamic mechanisms which are responsible for the generation of the forces in the flapping-wing flight are described in order to provide the reader with fundamental knowledge before further comprehensive analysis of the DelFly.

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de Croon, G.C.H.E., Perçin, M., Remes , B.D.W., Ruijsink, R., De Wagter, C. (2016). Introduction to Fixed and Flapping Wing Aerodynamics. In: The DelFly. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9208-0_5

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