Mechanization of a High Aspect Ratio Wing for Aerodynamic Control

Author(s)

Geoffrey J. Frank, University of DaytonFollow
James J. Joo, University of Dayton
Brian Sanders, Air Combat Command
David M. Garner, Air Force Research Laboratory
Andrew P. Murray, University of DaytonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2008

Publication Source

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures

Abstract

Investigations are conducted to mechanize a controlled spanwise-varying airfoil camber change for a high aspect ratio wing, resulting in optimized aerodynamic performance for a aircraft that changes weight by 50% over its mission. Mechanisms to achieve these shape changes are designed based on two separate design methodologies: a rigid body kinematics approach and a compliant mechanism approach.

A framework for optimizing mechanisms based on each approach is presented. Differences between the approaches are illustrated through the design of a mechanism for a specific set of airfoil shapes. Mechanisms are evaluated based on the error in the shapes and on the energy efficiency of the systems.

Inclusive pages

1101-1112

ISBN/ISSN

1045-389X

Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Copyright

Copyright © 2008, Sage Publications

Publisher

Sage Publications

Volume

19

Issue

9

Peer Reviewed

yes

eCommons Citation

Frank, Geoffrey J.; Joo, James J.; Sanders, Brian; Garner, David M.; and Murray, Andrew P., "Mechanization of a High Aspect Ratio Wing for Aerodynamic Control" (2008). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications. 184.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/mee_fac_pub/184