G020034 チョウの離陸時における圧力差分布([G02003]バイオエンジニアリング部門一般セッション(3))

Abstract

This paper reports on direct measurement of differential pressure distribution on a butterfly wing during takeoff. Differential pressure was measured with a micro-fabricated sensor. A MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) piezo-resistive cantilever was used as the differential pressure sensor. The sensor chip was 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.3 mm in size and 0.7 mg in weight. The sensor was attached to a butterfly (Papilio protenor) wing surface through a Cu/Polyimide substrate and Au wires. The total weight was 30 mg so that it did not interfere with flight condition. The distribution of five points to the spanwise direction at the forewing and one point at the center of the hindwing was measured during takeoff. As a result, it was clarified that the maximum differential pressure was 20 Pa on the forewing tip. Additionally, the maximum aerodynamic force generated on the wing was 3 times larger than the gravity acting on the body.