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Robust Algorithm Software for NACA 4-Digit Airfoil Shape Optimization Using the Adjoint Method
Applied Sciences, 2023 Optimizing the aerodynamic shape of an airfoil is a critical concern in the aviation industry. The introduction of flexible airfoils has allowed the shape of the airfoil to vary, depending on the flight conditions. Therefore, in this study, we propose an
Naser Tanabi +3 more
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Polymer Testing, 2022 There is an emerging trend in the morphing aircraft research where two or more morphing degrees of freedom are used on a wing which leads to the concept of polymorphing.
Dilshad Ahmad +2 more
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Development and evaluation of a morphing concept for NACA-63418 airfoil for improved wind energy conversion [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesIn areas with low winds, generating enough power from wind turbines is a challenging task. In such conditions, efficient conversion of wind kinetic energy is crucial.
Molale Tshepho B., Zang Bin, Ho Weihua
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A High-Lift Optimization Methodology for the Design of Leading and Trailing Edges on Morphing Wings
Applied Sciences, 2021 Morphing offers an attractive alternative compared to conventional hinged, multi-element high lift devices. In the present work, morphed shapes of a NACA 64A010 airfoil are optimized for maximum lift characteristics.
Charalampos Themistokleous +5 more
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Mathematics, 2023 This study presents a novel approach to parameterize the geometry of a morphing trailing-edge flap that allows its aerodynamics to be optimized while capturing the expected structural behavior of the flap.
Martynas Lendraitis +1 more
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Development of dielectric elastomeric actuators for morphing wings [PDF]
INCAS Bulletin, 2021 In the last decades, wing morphing structures have aroused great interest due to their capability to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of modern aircraft.
Stefan URSU
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Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performance of Spanwise Morphed Airfoils [PDF]
AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM, 2020 Experimental studies of a NACA 0012 airfoil fitted with six different spanwise morphed flap profiles were successfully carried out to characterize their aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance. The airfoil was tested with six configurations with different spanwise flap camber with a maximum deflection angle of β = 10◦ on one side and a minimum ...
Kamliya Jawahar, Hasan +2 more
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Simplified 2D Skin Lattice Models for Multi-Axial Camber Morphing Wing Aircraft
Aerospace, 2019 Conventional fixed wing aircraft require a selection of certain thickness of skin material that guarantees structural strength for aerodynamic loadings in various flight modes.
Bashir Alsaidi +2 more
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Design and Numerical Evaluation of Trailing Edge Deflection Distance-Based Morphing Wing
EngThis project’s focus is to create a morphing wing with variable geometry that will improve aerodynamic performance. The NACA 0018 airfoil, known for its stable aerodynamic characteristics and symmetrical shape, is chosen as a base airfoil for ...
Periyasamy Sivanandi +3 more
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Overview of the holistic engineering lifecycle and core research pillars for wind turbine blades. ABSTRACT This paper reviews recent advancements across the lifecycle of wind turbine blades, focusing on three interconnected areas: advanced composites, structural optimization, and machine learning (ML) diagnostics. In materials, we highlight progress in
Kemal Hasirci +2 more
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