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Morphing surfaces for the control of boundary layer transition [PDF]

, 2016
A structure configured to modify its surface morphology between a smooth state and a rough state in response to an applied stress. In demonstrated examples, a soft (PDMS) substrate is produced, and is pre-strained. A relatively stiff overlayer of a metal,
Bhattacharya, Kaushik, McKeon, Beverley, Ortiz, Michael   +2 more
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Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Morphing Wing Aircraft Considering Rigid‐Elastic Coupling Effects

International Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT During the morphing process, the dynamic modeling of the morphing wing aircraft presents the characteristics of rigid‐elastic coupling effects, moving boundaries, and low computational efficiency. Meanwhile, parameters such as aerodynamic forces/moments, center of pressure, center of mass, and moment of inertia would also change significantly,
Xu Zha, Boran Qiao, Yingpeng Zhuo, Chengze Zhao, Yuchen Yang, Lixin Guan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Conceptual study of a morphing winglet based on unsymmetrical stiffness [PDF]

, 2016
Morphing technology has the potential to increase aircraft performance. Among the morphing technologies, the morphing winglet is a promising solution due to its small size and large effect on the aerodynamics. Morphing winglets have to carry the spanwise
Ajaj, Ajaj, Andersen, Bourdin, Bourdin, Bowman, Castrichini, Chen Wang, Dadeppo, Daniele, Dayyani, Drela, Falcão, Gilbert, Gomes, Guo, Hamed Haddad Khodaparast, Jelaska, Jingeleski, Kauertz, Kaw, Kudva, Li, Marketplace, Matlab R2014b, Mattioni, Mattioni, Michael I. Friswell, Park, Raymer, Skillen, Smith, Smith, Thill, Tsai, Wang, Whitcomb, Woods, Xia   +38 more
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Development of Vertical Wind Turbine Blades Using 4D Printing of Composites

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Vertical axis wind turbine: White blade: Commercial. Black blade: Composite. ABSTRACT This paper presents the procedure to make vertical wind turbine blades using the technique of 4D printing of composites (4DPC). The blades are made using carbon/epoxy composite materials with a fiber volume fraction of about 60%.
Emad Fakhimi, Suong Van Hoa
wiley   +1 more source

Morphing Wing Weight Predictors and Their Application in a Template-Based Morphing Aircraft Sizing Environment II [PDF]

This report presents an approach for sizing of a morphing aircraft based upon a multi-level design optimization approach. For this effort, a morphing wing is one whose planform can make significant shape changes in flight - increasing wing area by 50% or
Crossley, William A., Skillen, Michael D.   +1 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., Inman, Daniel J., Pankonien, Alexander M.   +2 more
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Road air pollution harms the reproductive success of a bee‐pollinated wildflower: A dusty threat to biodiversity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Dust, a common form of air pollution, is particularly problematic on roadsides, which are important habitats for plants and pollinators. We investigated whether and how road dust affects plant sexual reproduction using Primula chungensis in a biodiversity hotspot. Our study provides compelling evidence that road dust can harm plant reproductive success
Yong‐Peng Cha, Yin‐Mei Ma, David W. Inouye, Zhao‐Li Tong, Zhi‐Qiang Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating zeta‐cypermethrin resistance stability in California Drosophila suzukii populations

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
After continuous selection and removal of selection pressure in spotted‐wing Drosophila, zeta‐cypermethrin resistance remained stable over several generations. Following a population bottleneck, zeta‐cypermethrin resistance increased without selection, highlighting the importance of insecticide rotation.
Nicolas Buck, Fatemeh Ganjisaffar, Frank G. Zalom   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moisture and wind effects of Rossby waves on Western Pacific Intertropical Convergence Zone breakdown events

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, EarlyView.
(a) Organized convection: clouds are clustered at the southern edge of the domain, aligning with the warmest SST. Northeasterly winds prevail, facilitating convection confinement to the southern part of the domain. (b) ITCZ breakdown: the clouds are spread throughout the domain.
Alejandro Casallas, Adrian Mark Tompkins, Caroline Muller   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Subterranean Mine Inspection Using the Prometheus Re‐Configurable Drone

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper describes the design, development, and real‐world testing of an autonomous drone for subterranean exploration, known as “Prometheus.” Driven by requirements from industry that the drone be able to be deployed through areas of restricted access, Prometheus was designed to be directly deployed through a 150 mm aperture.
Liam Brown, Robert Clarke, Ali Akbari, Ferdian Jovan, Jameel Marafie, Ognjen Marjanovic, Sara Bernardini, Tom Richardson, Simon Watson   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source