Complete morphing wing design using flexible-rib system
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DOI: 10.1007/s10999-015-9323-0
Abstract: This study is concerned with the complete design, analysis, functional prototyping and flight testing of a novel morphing wing system for use in a relatively small ( read more here.
Keywords: system; flexible rib; using flexible; morphing wing ... See more keywords
Efficient nonlinear aeroelastic analysis of a morphing wing via parameterized fictitious mode method
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DOI: 10.1007/s11071-021-06577-y
Abstract: The folding wing, as a possible concept for designing morphing aircraft, has gained special attention. However, such a wing may encounter complex nonlinear aeroelastic effects with bilinear-hinge stiffnesses during the in-flight morphing process. This paper… read more here.
Keywords: parameterized fictitious; folding wing; methodology; nonlinear aeroelastic ... See more keywords
Proportional fuzzy feed-forward architecture control validation by wind tunnel tests of a morphing wing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2017.02.001
Abstract: Abstract In aircraft wing design, engineers aim to provide the best possible aerodynamic performance under cruise flight conditions in terms of lift-to-drag ratio. Conventional control surfaces such as flaps, ailerons, variable wing sweep and spoilers… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; control; proportional fuzzy; flight ... See more keywords
Integrated optimization design of smart morphing wing for accurate shape control
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2020.08.048
Abstract: Abstract Smart morphing wing, which is equipped with smart materials and able to change structural geometry adaptively, can further improve aerodynamic efficiency of aircraft. This paper presents a new integrated layout and topology optimization design… read more here.
Keywords: shape; optimization design; smart morphing; topology ... See more keywords
A flexible morphing wing by soft wing skin actuation utilizing dielectric elastomer: experiments and electro-aerodynamic model
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ab5ad8
Abstract: The morphing wing has been studied for its advantage in tunable aerodynamics. In this paper, a soft wing skin that utilizing dielectric elastomer is designed to actuate a rigid airfoil for morphing performance. Quasi-linear and… read more here.
Keywords: dielectric elastomer; soft wing; wing skin; utilizing dielectric ... See more keywords
A morphing wing with cellular structure of non-uniform density
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ac1bef
Abstract: This paper proposes an optimization design method for the modular cellular structure of non-uniform density, which is filled into the morphing wing to generate variable torsion angle. By actively adjusting the distribution of the span-wise… read more here.
Keywords: structure non; morphing wing; structure; non uniform ... See more keywords
Vision-Based Nonlinear Incremental Control for a Morphing Wing With Mechanical Imperfections
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2022.3175679
Abstract: Morphing structures have acquired much attention in the aerospace community because they enable an aircraft to actively adapt its shape during flight, leading to fewer emissions and fuel consumption. Researchers have designed, manufactured, and tested… read more here.
Keywords: system; morphing wing; control; vision based ... See more keywords
Aero-structural optimization and actuation analysis of a morphing wing section with embedded selectively stiff bistable elements
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983231155163
Abstract: Morphing wings provide a potential avenue to improve aerodynamic performance of aircraft operating at multiple design conditions. Nevertheless, morphing wing design is constrained by the mutually exclusive goals of high load-carrying capacity, low weight, and… read more here.
Keywords: morphing wing; structural optimization; aero structural; bistable elements ... See more keywords
Ground Structures-Based Topology Optimization of a Morphing Wing Using a Metaheuristic Algorithm
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DOI: 10.3390/met11081311
Abstract: This paper presents multi-objective topology and sizing optimization of a morphing wing structure. The purpose of this paper is to design a new aircraft wing structure with a tapered shape for ribs, spars, and skins… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft wing; multi objective; topology; optimization morphing ... See more keywords
Multiaxial Deformations of Elastomeric Skins for Morphing Wing Applications: Theoretical Modeling and Experimental Investigations
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14224891
Abstract: An elastomeric class of flexible skin-based polymorphing wings changes its configuration to maximize performance at radically different flight conditions. One of the key design challenges for such an aircraft technology is the multiaxial deformation characterization… read more here.
Keywords: elastomeric skins; morphing wing; possible deformation; deformation modes ... See more keywords
A Multiaxial Fracture of Ecoflex Skin with Different Shore Hardness for Morphing Wing Application
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15061526
Abstract: The use of elastomer-based skins in morphing wings has become increasingly popular due to their remarkable stretchability and mechanical properties. However, the possibility of the skin fracturing during multiaxial stretching remains a significant design challenge.… read more here.
Keywords: shore hardness; fracture; fracture toughness; morphing wing ... See more keywords