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Aircraft engine nozzle [PDF]

open access: yes, 1980
A variable area exit nozzle arrangement for an aircraft engine was a substantially reduced length and weight which comprises a number of longitudinally movable radial vanes and a number of fixed radial vanes.
Latham, E. A., Sorensen, N. E.
core   +1 more source

Multimodal Locomotion of Soft Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in multimodal locomotion within soft robotics. Typical locomotion modes are summarized and categorized. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms enabling multimodal locomotion are discussed and classified into three primary categories: active control‐based, reconfiguration‐based, and environment ...
Zihao Yuan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced prediction technique for the low speed aerodynamics of V/STOL aircraft. Volume 2: User's manual [PDF]

open access: yes
A computerized prediction method known as the Vought V/STOL Aircraft Propulsive Effects computer program (VAPE) for propulsive induced forces and moments in transition and Short TakeOff and Landing (STOL) flight is improved and evaluated.
Beatty, T. D., Worthey, M. K.
core   +1 more source

Design Challenges to Expand the Functionality of Drones: Deformable Rotorcraft and Nature‐Inspired Flapping Drones

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This review systematically analyzes deformable drones, including extendable, foldable, and tilting configurations, along with nature‐inspired flapping rotorcraft. By classifying deformation principles and structural mechanisms, design trade‐offs, functional capabilities, and future development potential are highlighted.
Ju‐Hee Lee   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The NASA high-speed turboprop program [PDF]

open access: yes
Technology readiness for Mach 0.7 to 0.8 turboprop powered aircraft with the potential for fuel savings and DOC reductions of up to 30 and 15 percent respectively relative to current in-service aircraft is addressed. The areas of propeller aeroacoustics,
Dugan, J. F.   +3 more
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Innovative Approach to Hydrogen Purification: A Review on the Role of Metal Hydrides

open access: yesAsia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Metal hydrides, renowned for their unique hydrogen bonding capabilities, have emerged as pivotal materials in the energy sector, particularly for hydrogen storage and purification applications. Their ability to store hydrogen reversibly under moderate conditions has positioned them at the forefront in hydrogen‐based energy systems. This review
T. Mohammed Faheem   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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