D. Moorhouse, B. Sanders, M. von Spakovsky, J. Butt

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the future of adaptive structures leading towards the concept of a fully morphing aircraft configuration. First, examples are shown to illustrate the potential system-level mission benefits of morphing wing geometry. The challenges of design integration are discussed along with the question of how to address the optimization of such a system. This leads to a suggestion that traditional methods need to be enhanced. It is suggested that an integrated approach to defining the work to be done and the energy to be used is the solution. This approach is introduced and then some challenges are examined in more detail. First, concepts of mechanization are discussed as ways to achieve optimum geometries. Then there are discussions of nonlinearities that could be important. Finally, the flight control design challenge is considered in terms of the rate of change of the morphing geometry. The paper concludes with recommendations for future work.

International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics, 2005, München

Conference Paper

englisch

21,0 x 29,7 cm, 16 Seiten

DGLR-Bericht, 2005, 2005-04, International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 2005; S.1-16; 2005; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn

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Bibliothek

2005