Abstract
One approach to morphing aircraft is to use bistable or multistable structures that have two or more stable equilibrium configurations to define a discrete set of shapes for the morphing structure. Moving between these stable states may be achieved using an actuation system or by aerodynamic loads. This paper considers three concepts for morphing aircraft based on multistable structures, namely a variable sweep wing, bistable blended winglets and a variable camber trailing edge. The philosophy behind these concepts is outlined, and simulated and experimental results are given.
| Translated title of the contribution | The application of thermally induced multistable composites to morphing aircraft structures |
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| Original language | English |
| Title of host publication | SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring |
| Editors | LP Davis, BK Henderson, MB McMickell |
| Place of Publication | BELLINGHAM |
| Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) |
| Pages | 6930 - 6938 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-8194-7116-1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |
| Event | Conference on Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies - San Diego, Canada Duration: 10 Mar 2008 → 11 Mar 2008 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of SPIE |
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| Publisher | SPIE-INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING |
| Volume | 6930 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
Conference
| Conference | Conference on Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | San Diego |
| Period | 10/03/08 → 11/03/08 |
Bibliographical note
Name and Venue of Event: San Diego, CaliforniaConference Organiser: SPIE
Keywords
- variable sweep wing
- morphing
- bistable structure
- winglet