In this work a bio-inspired flapping actuator based on varied magnetic fields is
developed, controlled and characterized. The actuator is sought to contribute to the
toolbox of options for bio-mimetics research. The design is that of a neodymium bar
magnet on one end of an armature which is moved by two air core electromagnetic coils
in the same manner as agonist and antagonist muscle pairs function in biological systems.
The other end of the armature is fitted to a rigid fin extending beyond the streamline
enclosure body to produce propulsion. A series of tests in still water were performed to
measure the kinematics and propulsive force for different control schemes including the
effect of adding antagonistic resistance to the control schemes. Control methods based on
armature position and based on setpoint error were tested and antagonist force was found
to increase consistency of control of the systems in certain cases. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_33717 |
| Contributors | Spragg, Donald Oakley (author), Curet, Oscar M. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 152 p., application/pdf |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder., http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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