Structural identification and simulation of a MAV forewing

Abstract

The dynamic forced response of the forewing of the Manduca sexta under a variety of loading conditions is determined through analytical and experimental methods. This work is a continuation of efforts to better model and simulate the biological system to garner a better understanding of the critical structural features of the wing for using in future bio-inspired designs. This work furthers previous efforts by providing a simple and intuitive way to capture critical geometry, material properties, and dynamic response from the forewing of the M. sexta species. Modal analysis simulations are performed analytically and tested using experimental techniques in both air and vacuum.