Topology Optimization of Large-Scale 3D Morphing Wing Structures
Actuators, 2021 This work proposes a systematic topology optimization approach for simultaneously designing the morphing functionality and actuation in three-dimensional wing structures.
Peter Dørffler Ladegaard Jensen +3 more
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Dynamics of a hybrid morphing wing with active open loop vibrating trailing edge by Time-Resolved PIV and force measures [PDF]
, 2017 A quantitative characterization of the effects obtained by high frequency-low amplitude trailing edge actuation is presented. Particle image velocimetry, pressure and aerodynamic forces measurements are carried out on a wing prototype equipped with shape
Braza, Marianna +6 more
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Optimization and design of an aircraft’s morphing wing-tip demonstrator for drag reduction at low speed, Part I – Aerodynamic optimization using genetic, bee colony and gradient descent algorithms [PDF]
, 2017 In this paper, an ‘in-house’ genetic algorithm is described and applied to an optimization problem for improving the aerodynamic performances of an aircraft wing tip through upper surface morphing.
Acotto, J +7 more
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Fluid–Structure Interaction Analysis of the Fish Bone Active Camber Mechanism [PDF]
, 2015 A coupled, partitioned fluid/structure-interaction analysis is introduced for calculation of the deformed equilibrium shape, aerodynamic coefficients, and actuation requirements of the fish-bone-active-camber morphing concept. The fish-bone-active-camber
Dayyani, Iman +2 more
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Effects of an Unsteady Morphing Wing with Seamless Side-Edge Transition on Aerodynamic Performance
Energies, 2022 This paper presents an unsteady flow analysis of a 3D wing with a morphing trailing edge flap (TEF) and a seamless side-edge transition between the morphed and static parts of a wing by introducing an unsteady parametrization method.
Chawki Abdessemed +2 more
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On the multidisciplinary control and sensing of a smart hybrid morphing wing [PDF]
, 2017 Morphing wing technology is of great interest for improving the aerodynamic performance of future aircraft. A morphing wing prototype using both surface embedded Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) and piezoelectric macro fiber composite (MFC) actuators has been ...
Braza, Marianna +3 more
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Stall Recovery of a Morphing Wing via Extended Nonlinear Lifting-Line Theory [PDF]
, 2017 Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/143096/1/1.J055042 ...
Gamble, Lawren L. +2 more
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In-situ boundary layer transition detection on multi-segmental (a)synchronous morphing wings
Measurement: Sensors, 2022 This paper presents an experimental method to detect in-situ the location of transition on a multi-segmental trailing edge camber morphing wing during synchronous and asynchronous morphing.
Vincent L. Stuber +3 more
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Actuators for smart applications [PDF]
, 2010 Actuator manufacturers are developing promising technologies\ud which meet high requirements in performance, weight and\ud power consumption. Conventionally, actuators are characterized\ud by their displacement and load performance.
Akkerman, Remko +3 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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