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Special issue on evolutionary computation in aerospace sciences [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The main objective of this special issue is to portray the diverse efforts made in the application of evolutionary computation techniques, or related methods, to aerospace problems.
Vasile, Massimiliano
core   +1 more source

A High Fidelity Model Based Approach to Identify Dynamic Friction in Electromechanical Actuator Ballscrews using Motor Current

open access: yesInternational Journal of Prognostics and Health Management, 2018
An enhanced model based approach to monitor friction within Electromechanical Actuator (EMA) ballscrews using motor current is presented. The research was motivated by a drive in the aerospace sector to implement EMAs for safety critical applications to ...
Yameen M. Hussain   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deployment of Solar Sails by Joule Effect: Thermal Analysis and Experimental Results

open access: yesAerospace, 2020
Space vehicles may be propelled by solar sails exploiting the radiation pressure coming from the sun and applied on their surfaces. This work deals with the adoption of Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) elements in the sail deployment mechanism ...
Gianluigi Bovesecchi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progress of Porous/Lattice Structures Applied in Thermal Management Technology of Aerospace Applications

open access: yesAerospace, 2022
With lightweight, multifunctional, and designable characteristics, porous/lattice structures have started to be used in aerospace applications. Porous/lattice structures applied in the thermal management technology of aerospace vehicles have attracted ...
Jian Liu   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Research progress in graphene reinforced aeronautical metal matrix composites

open access: yesCailiao gongcheng, 2019
The research status of graphene reinforced metal matrix aeronautical composites was reviewed, and its preparation methods were summarized. The effect of graphene on the properties of composites and mechanisms were discussed.
ZHANG Dan-dan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strain Measurement on Cracks Using Fiber Bragg Gratings for Use in Aircraft Composite Skin Repairs

open access: yesAerospace, 2020
Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors have been widely used for measurements of strain and temperature in a host of different applications, including aerospace in composite wings, fuselage structures, and other critical components.
Aris A. Ikiades
doaj   +1 more source

Aerospace dermatology

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
Evolutionarily, man is a terrestrial mammal, adapted to land. Aviation and now space/microgravity environment, hence, pose new challenges to our physiology. Exposure to these changes affects the human body in acute and chronic settings. Since skin reflects our mental and physical well-being, any change/side effects of this environment shall be detected
openaire   +3 more sources

Collaborative Opportunistic Navigation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Aerospace Engineering and Engineering ...
Humphreys, Todd E.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Opportunities and Issues in the Application of Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Components

open access: yesMetals, 2020
The metal titanium (Ti) and its alloys have many attributes which are attractive as structural materials, but they also have one major disadvantage, high initial cost. Nevertheless, Ti and Ti alloys are used extensively in airframes, gas turbine engines (
James C. Williams, R. Boyer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Acoustic Sensors for Air and Surface Navigation Applications

open access: yesSensors, 2018
This paper presents the state-of-the-art and reviews the state-of-research of acoustic sensors used for a variety of navigation and guidance applications on air and surface vehicles.
Rohan Kapoor   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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