[HTML][HTML] A self–tuning intelligent controller for a smart actuation mechanism of a morphing wing based on shape memory alloys

TL Grigorie, RM Botez - Actuators, 2023 - mdpi.com
The paper exposes some of the results obtained in a major research project related to the
design, development, and experimental testing of a morphing wing demonstrator, with the …

Morphing wing design using integrated and distributed trailing edge morphing

T Mkhoyan, NR Thakrar, R De Breuker… - Smart Materials and …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
The presented study investigates the design and development of an autonomous morphing
wing concept developed in the scope of the SmartX project, which aims to demonstrate in …

Vision-based nonlinear incremental control for a morphing wing with mechanical imperfections

B Sun, T Mkhoyan, EJ van Kampen… - … on Aerospace and …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Morphing structures have acquired much attention in the aerospace community because
they enable an aircraft to actively adapt its shape during flight, leading to fewer emissions …

[HTML][HTML] Design and Validation of the Trailing Edge of a Variable Camber Wing Based on a Two-Dimensional Airfoil

J Zhou, X Sun, Q Sun, J Xue, K Song, Y Li, L Dong - Biomimetics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Variable camber wing technology stands out as the most promising morphing technology
currently available in green aviation. Despite the ongoing advancements in smart materials …

[HTML][HTML] In-situ boundary layer transition detection on multi-segmental (a) synchronous morphing wings

VL Stuber, T Mkhoyan, R De Breuker… - Measurement …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental method to detect in-situ the location of transition on a
multi-segmental trailing edge camber morphing wing during synchronous and …

Continuous Parametrisation of Wing Movable Layout for Design Optimisation

S de Boer, J Sodja, R De Breuker - International Forum on …, 2024 - research.tudelft.nl
In line with recent advancements in aviation, which lead to more fuel-efficient aircraft, this
paper presents a novel continuous movable parameterisation methodology. The …

Nature, smart structures, and morphing UAVs

DJ Inman, KPT Haughn… - Sensors and Smart …, 2023 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Nature through careful observation and tests of gliding avian species have resulted in new
thoughts on how to design morphing uninhabited air vehicles (UAV) and what morphing …

Analysis, monitoring and control of morphing wing structures based on the inverse Finite Element Method

V Biscotti - 2023 - webthesis.biblio.polito.it
Morphing capabilities allow for the design of a wing structure able to drastically change its
external shape. The adaptive and flexible morphing wing is thus able to achieve high …