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Multi functional, militarily capable, small flight vehicles. size should be less than15cms. Reynolds's no < 10^5. For a Primarily intended and developed for defence applications.
Keeps security personnel out of harms by providing situational awareness right down to platoon level. Direct connectivity Can be individually controlled Can be used for a wide range of new missions _ (even unthought-of before)
FLIGHT CONTROL&AERODYNAMICS
Reynolds's no:= inertia force/viscous force Low Reynolds's no: flights may have lift to drag ratio of 5 to 10. The best aspect ratios usually lie between 1&2 Angle of attack should be 5-12 for good endurance. If angle of attack <5, low aerodynamic efficiency For optimal endurance the mav should fly at7
Types of wings
Carbon fibres
carbon fibre-balsawood sand witches are commonly used
Inflatable wing
Controlling of wing
by using piezoelectric material
actuator can be quartz and substrate can be aluminum or steel inflatable wings has smooth surface so low value of skin friction
PROPULSION SYSTEM
Propulsion system alone consumes 90% of total power Lithium alkaline batteries IC engines Reciprocating chemical muscle Lithium battery that recharges using solar energy and fuel cells are also future prospects
Self consuming systems
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A video/still camera, various sensors, micro processors, Transducers & an omni directional antennae
A combination of GPS+inertial sensing is ideal Geographical information system to provide a map terrain for infrastructure would be great Pressure sensors
Can be packed to 1/10 of original size Low mass Low power requirements High reusability It can be steered, accelerated, and decelerated in level flight. High stability and control High lift and slow landing speed
Disadvantages
APPLICATIONS
Reconnaissance Surveillance Defence applications Weather forecast Wildlife study &photography Crowd control
Targeting Border surveillance Traffic monitoring Tracking criminals & illegal activities Biochemical sensing inspection of pipes
Tracking of chemicals