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Ornithopter Flight Modeling

Ornithopters

PI: John Dietl
Optimization of flapping flight and power harvesting devices

Aerodynamic Modeling of 3-D Morphing Wings

Aerodynamic Modeling

PI: Edgar Cuji
Lifting-line-based techniques for rapid analysis of morphing wings

Rocket Valve Design

Rocket Valve Design

PI: Steve Bagg
Design of a rocket engine valve for CEV escape system

MEMS Actuators

MEMS Actuators

PI: Tim Reissman
Design and testing of several MEMS amplification devices

Inorganic Fuel Cell Membranes

Fuel Cells

PI: Tim Reissman
Design and testing of fuel cell membranes

Project Descriptions


Insect Cyborg Sentinels

Cybernetic Insect Sentinels

PI: Tim Reissman
Power harvesting and flight control for cybernetic insects

Perching Aircraft

Perching Aircraft

PI: Adam Wickenheiser
Enabling perching maneuvers through in-flight shape reconfiguration

SMP Flexible Wings

SMP Flexible Wings

PI: Justin Manzo
Design of smart material actuators for flexible wings

Sensor Fusion

SMP Flexible Wings

PI: Allen Hurst
Sensor fusion for perching maneuvers

SMA Hexapod

SMA Hexapod

PI: Megan Berry
SMA-actuated hexapod

Fuel-less Aircraft

SMA Hexapod

PI: Adam Wickenheiser
Microwave/solar powered aircraft