Literature Review: Biomimetic and Conventional Aircraft Wing Tips

Siddiqui, Naseeb Ahmed; Asrar, Waqar; Sulaeman, Erwin

doi:10.15394/ijaa.2017.1172

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“…Such results are also reported by various other researchers (US7900876 B2, 2007; Lockwood, Swaddle, & Rayner, 1998;Norberg, 2012;Sachs & Moelyadi, 2006;Swaddle & Lockwood, 2003). Whitcomb (1976) developed the concept of winglets, to reduce induced drag, followed by the development of blended winglet, spiroid winglet, grid winglet, wingtip sail, and wingtip blowing with different modifications within them to improve the aerodynamic behaviour of aircraft (Siddiqui et al, 2017).…”

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Experimental investigation of a new spiral wingtip

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“…Wing tips improve performance by reducing the induced drag leading to decreased fuel consumption, increased range, high altitude, and reduced take-off distance (Council, 2007;Faye, Laprete, & Winter, 2002, Siddiqui et al, 2017. However, there is still room for improvements, especially for low Reynolds number applications in UAVs and MAVs.…”

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“…Competencies such as Further biomimetic products developed in a biology push process are the self-cleaning surfaces that bear the trademark Lotus-Effect ® inspired by lotus leaves [13], the hookand-loop fastener with the trademark Velcro ® inspired by the attachment system of hooks of burdock seeds and dog fur [14], and the drag-reducing riblet films on aircraft and riblet textiles for swimming inspired by sharkskin [15]. Well-known biomimetic products developed in a technology pull process are the façade shading system Flectofin ® inspired by the movement of the perch of the bird-of-paradise flower [16], the self-sealing coating for pneumatic systems of the Tensairity ® technology inspired by the wound sealing of the liana Aristolochia macrophylla [17], and aircraft winglets inspired by bird wings [18].…”

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Biomimetics and Education in Europe: Challenges, Opportunities, and Variety

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2021

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Biomimetics is an interdisciplinary field of science that deals with the analysis and systematic transfer of biological insights into technical applications. Moreover, the development of biomimetic products helps to improve our understanding of biological concept generators (reverse biomimetics). What does this mean for the education of kindergarten children, pupils, students, teachers, and others interested in biomimetics? The challenge of biomimetics is to have a solid knowledge base in the scientific disciplines involved and the competency to be open-minded enough to develop innovative solutions. This apparently contradictory combination ensures the transfer of knowledge from biology to engineering and vice versa on the basis of a common language that is perfectly understandable to everyone, e.g., the language of models, algorithms, and complete mathematical formulations. The opportunity within biomimetics is its ability to arouse student interest in technology via the fascination inherent in biological solutions and to awaken enthusiasm for living nature via the understanding of technology. Collaboration in working groups promotes professional, social, and personal skills. The variety of biomimetics is mirrored by the large number of educational modules developed with respect to existing biomimetic products and methods.

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“…Selected examples resulting from technology pull processes are biomimetic facade shading systems inspired by plant movements (Figure 3; Lienhard et al, 2011), self-sharpening knives inspired by rodent teeth (cf. section 4.2; Meyers et al, 2008) and aircraft winglets inspired by bird wings (Siddiqui et al, 2017).…”

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Reactions of sciences to the Anthropocene

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Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene

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The Anthropocene is the new geological epoch, characterized by the accelerating global influence of humankind and the impending point of no return on environmental changes. In this article, we highlight reactions of scientists to the challenges of the Anthropocene from the perspectives of biomimetics and sustainability research. To answer novel questions in the Anthropocene context, scientists have established relevant approaches to collaborate at an interdisciplinary level and have entered into exchange with society in the sense of transdisciplinary activities. With regard to biomimetics, we introduce the interdisciplinary approaches and transdisciplinary contributions leading to the development of biomimetic products on the market. Regarding sustainability research, we focus on a prospective assessment of substances of very high concern and show how environmental, economic, social, and ethical issues as well as policy measures play a central role in chemicals risk management. In the final “practice bridge” section, we use examples to describe how biomimetics and sustainability research can meet and how biomimetic products can contribute to sustainable development in the Anthropocene.

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Literature Review: Biomimetic and Conventional Aircraft Wing Tips

Cited by 17 publications

References 28 publications

Experimental investigation of a new spiral wingtip

Experimental investigation of a new spiral wingtip

Biomimetics and Education in Europe: Challenges, Opportunities, and Variety

Reactions of sciences to the Anthropocene

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