Shape memory polymers (SMPs) have received immense attention from materials research
community thanks to their unrivaled properties such as high recoverable strains (up to …

SARISTU was a big cooperation project granted by the European Commission, 7th
Framework Programme, carried out between 2011 and 2015. It dealt with smart aeronautic …

Morphing wing structures are widely considered among the most promising technologies for
the improvement of aerodynamic performances in large civil aircraft. The controlled …

Aircraft winglets are well-established devices that improve aircraft fuel efficiency by enabling
a higher lift over drag ratios and lower induced drag. Retrofitting winglets to existing aircraft …

Active blade twist is an option to increase helicopter performance, for instance moving its
condition from hovering to cruise. Shape memory alloys give the possibility of realizing …

International aviation regulations on emissions are becoming more strict. In a scenario
where the traditional configuration is reaching maximum efficiency, new technologies may …

Occupational health and safety (OHS) represents an important field of exploration for the
research community: in spite of the growth of technological innovations, the increasing …

This article presents some application of the morphing technology for aerodynamic
performance improvement of turboprop regional aircraft. It summarizes the results obtained …

The seamless trailing edge morphing flap is investigated using a high-fidelity steady-state
aerodynamic shape optimization to determine its optimum configuration for different flight …

This paper presents state‐of‐the‐art technologies of camber morphing mechanisms from the
perspectives of design and implementation. Wing morphing technologies are aimed at …