Fly like a Bird.

Fly like a Bird.

This paper discusses the development of a new aircraft based on a bird's flying principle. As currently envisioned, the ultra-slim vehicle would be unmanned, solar-powered, and made of strong, lightweight materials. Rather than a metal framework covered by riveted plates and hydraulically actua...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE spectrum 44, 5 (2007).
Main Author: Colozza, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Composite wings.
Energy efficiency.
Ionic polymer-metal composite.
Lithium-ion batteries.
Paper-thin sheets.
Photovoltaic material.
Plastic-like material.
Solar-powered vehicle.
Solid-state aircraft.
Ultraslim vehicle.
Unmanned vehicle.