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Moisture Effects on the Dimensional Stability of Bistable Carbon/Epoxy Laminates
Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Experimental and numerical approach for studying moisture effects on composite dimensional stability. ABSTRACT Bistable composite laminates are attractive because they can switch between two stable shapes without continuous energy input, enabling applications in morphing structures and energy harvesting devices.
Andrea Dei Sommi +3 more
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Gull-inspired joint-driven wing morphing allows adaptive longitudinal flight control. [PDF]
J R Soc Interface, 2021 Harvey C +4 more
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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 +4 more
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Take flight: predation risk induces wing polyphenism and dispersal in the aphid Myzus persicae
Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Predator risk above a critical density induces winged morphs in Myzus persicae, promoting dispersal and reducing predation compared with wingless aphids. This density‐dependent phenotypic plasticity enhances survival but may compromise biological control by facilitating aphid dispersal.
Jamin Ali +5 more
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Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of Airplane Winglet & Investigation Into Morphing Winglet Technology [PDF]
, 2019 While airplane design has been carefully crafted, there is always room for improvement. One debated topic within the aerospace industry is which fixed airfoil winglet design best increases lift while decreasing drag.
Gould, Cooper
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Sliding Mode Control in Aerospace Applications: A Survey
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sliding mode control (SMC) enjoys robustness to matched and unmatched (in the case of minimum phase input‐output dynamics) bounded perturbations, and finite time convergence. Second‐order and higher‐order sliding mode control systems (2‐SMC/HOSMC) retain all the advantages of sliding mode control, but in addition can be applied to systems of ...
Yuri Shtessel, Christopher Edwards
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Modeling and Optimization for Morphing Wing Concept Generation [PDF]
, 2007 This report consists of two major parts: 1) the approach to develop morphing wing weight equations, and 2) the approach to size morphing aircraft. Combined, these techniques allow the morphing aircraft to be sized with estimates of the morphing wing ...
Skillen, Michael D. +1 more
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Research on Optimal Morphing Strategies for Multi-Performance of UAV
MachinesThe flying-wing configuration offers inherent advantages in aerodynamic efficiency and stealth; however, conventional fixed-wing designs face fundamental performance trade-offs when tasked with multi-role missions.
Long Tan, Chao Yang, Yu Wang
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Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone +3 more
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Actuation System Design for a Morphing Wing Trailing Edge [PDF]
, 2014 Shape control of adaptive wings has the potential to improve aircraft aerodynamic performance during cruise. In recent years, several patents have been issued for inventions in the field of morphing wings, using hydraulic, electromechanical or smart ...
Ignazio Dimino +4 more
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