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Optimal design of a flying-wing aircraft inner wing structure configuration [PDF]
, 2012 Flying-wing aircraft are considered to have great advantages and potentials in aerodynamic performance and weight saving. However, they also have many challenges in design.
Huang, Haidong
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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 February 2026.This review introduces the concept of “general curvy surface reconstruction,” which incorporates both geometric and physical dimensions, representing an upgrade over conventional geometric reconstruction that focuses solely on spatial relationships. Particular emphasis is placed on the emerging opportunities enabled by advanced measurement techniques ...
Chen Shang +8 more
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.This review explores how shape‐changing structures—origami, bistable, and laminate structures—enable multifunctionality in soft robotics and metamaterials. Starting from structural design, it examines core principles, real‐world applications, and ongoing challenges.
Lingchen Kong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
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Airfoil optimization for morphing aircraft [PDF]
, 2005 Continuous variation of the aircraft wing shape to improve aerodynamic performance over a wide range of flight conditions is one of the objectives of morphing aircraft design efforts.
Namgoong, Howoong
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Optimal design of a composite active aeroelastic wing [PDF]
, 2011 The primary aim of this research was to design a Seamless Aeroelastic Wing (SAW) structure applicable to a lightweight Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Therefore the study focused on optimal design of a SAW structure by utilising the maximum aeroelastic ...
Perera, Melanie
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Unsteady Numerical Simulation of Wing Deformation Using Body Surface Dynamic Mesh
AerospaceMorphing aircraft, which are capable of adaptively changing their configurations in response to mission requirements and flight environments to achieve improved aerodynamic performance, have become an important direction in aircraft design.
Yue Zhang +4 more
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Perspectives on Highly Adaptive or Morphing Aircraft [PDF]
, 2009 The ability to adapt to different flight conditions has been fundamental to aircraft design since the Wright Brothers first flight. Over a hundred years later, unconventional aircraft adaptability, often called aircraft morphing has become a topic of ...
Vicroy, Dan D. +3 more
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Topology optimization methods for morphing aircraft design: a review
AviationCurrent aeronautical research efforts are increasingly focused on weight reduction and the integration of advanced materials analysing dynamic properties.
Carlos Mena-Arciniega +2 more
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Unsteady Aerodynamics of Continuously Morphing Airfoils from Transonic to Hypersonic Regimes
AerospaceDesigning high-speed aircraft for wide-speed-range operation remains a major aerodynamic challenge. This study investigates the unsteady aerodynamics of a continuously morphing airfoil from transonic to hypersonic regimes. A smooth morphing trajectory is
Linyi Zhi +4 more
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A Preliminary Evaluation of Morphing Horizontal Tail Design for UAVs
AerospaceMorphing structures are a relatively new aircraft technology currently being investigated for a variety of applications, from civil to military. Despite the lack of literature maturity and its complexity, morphing wings offer significant aerodynamic ...
Fernando Montano +2 more
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