Using three-dimensional computer simulations, we examine hovering aerodynamics of flexible planar wings oscillating at resonance. We model flexible wings as tilted elastic plates whose sinusoidal plunging motion is imposed at the plate root. Our simulations reveal that large-amplitude resonance oscillations of elastic wings drastically enhance aerodynamic lift and efficiency of low-Reynolds-num...

EI ρA Wn(x) eigenfunction corresponding to the n th eigenvalue Tn(t) generalized function corresponding to the n th eigenvalue Fn(t) forcing function in terms of the n th eigenmode z the deflection of the beam in the complex plane x nondimensional length scale by chord length of the NACA0012 airfoil κ Reduced plunging frequency, ωc U∞ h non-dimensional amplitude,y/c ha maximum nondimensional am...

Plunging wave breaking is of great importance to ship hydrodynamics, including strong turbulence with large amounts of air entrainment, bubbles, droplets, jets, and spray. Previous experimental fluid dynamics (EFD) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies on plunging wave breaking are mainly focused on the global structures of the wave breaking, such as wave elevation, jet, air cavity, an...

This paper presents investigation effects of a sharp edged gust on aeroelastic behavior and time-domain response of a typical section model using Jones approximate aerodynamics for pure plunging motion. Flutter analysis has been done by using p and p-k methods developed for presented finite-state aerodynamic model for a typical section model (airfoil). Introduction of gust analysis as a linear ...

Mucus extravasation cysts or mucoceles are an extremely rare occurrence in the major salivary glands. We report upon an unusual case of a submandibular gland mucocele presenting as a neck lump. It should therefore be considered in the differential diagnosis of swellings in the lateral neck. Diagnosis and management are complicated by their similarity to the plunging or cervical ranula and diffe...

appearance of the ‘tail sign’ is vital for distinguishing plunging ranulas. However, these images are insufficient to differentiate between cystic hygroma, second branchial cleft cyst, or dermoid cysts [4]. USG can be used preoperatively to determine the characteristics of pediatric ranulas, and are a radiation-free and a rather inexpensive modality [2]. Plunging ranula diagnosis is complicated...

Two cases of plunging ranula are reported. Treatment consisted of the total removal of the sublingual gland and evacuation of the cystic contents by the intraoral approach. The cyst remained just after the surgery in both cases, but then gradually regressed and disappeared within two months after the surgery. These findings support total removal of the sublingual gland as being the best method ...