An Inverse Problem Approach to Micro-PIV for Investigating Tiny Insect Flight Aerodynamics — NSF Award to University of South Flor
Tiny insects are surprisingly good flyers, but their aerodynamics are poorly understood because they are so small. Understanding their flight aerodynamics and abilities could lead to improved micro-aerial vehicle designs and new control strategies for agricultural pests. Measurements of the flow around flying tiny inse
| Award title | An Inverse Problem Approach to Micro-PIV for Investigating Tiny Insect Flight Aerodynamics |
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| Award ID | 2548593 |
| Awardee | University of South Florida |
| City | TAMPA |
| State | FL |
| Amount obligated | $550,000 |
| Principal investigator | David Murphy |
| Program | FD-Fluid Dynamics |
| Start date | 02/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Tiny insects are surprisingly good flyers, but their aerodynamics are poorly understood because they are so small. Understanding their flight aerodynamics and abilities could lead to improved micro-aerial vehicle designs and new control strategies for agricultural pests. Measurements of the flow around flying tiny insects could help, but measurements are challenging because of the insects’ small size and because they beat their wings hundreds of times per second. This project will develop and va |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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