Mechanization of a High Aspect Ratio Wing for Aerodynamic Control

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.

Publisher

Sage Publications

Volume

19

Issue

9

Peer Reviewed

yes


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