Design of a Morphing Wing : Modeling and Experiments Conference Paper

abstract

• This paper details the design and modeling of a novel morphing wing developed at Texas A & M University. Twistable sections with an elastomeric skin characterize the wing as a distinct actuator in aerospace vehicles. Aerodynamic models of the wing were developed using Prandtl's Lifting Line Theory.1 These models were validated using wind tunnel tests conducted at the low speed wind tunnel at Texas A&M University. It was found that the operating envelope of the angle of attack of the wing was enhanced by the twistable sections.

name of conference

• AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference and Exhibit

authors

• Junkins, John
• Majji, Manoranjan

published proceedings

• AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference and Exhibit

author list (cited authors)

• Majji, M., Rediniotis, O., & Junkins, J.

citation count

• 18

complete list of authors

• Majji, Manoranjan||Rediniotis, Othon||Junkins, John

publication date

• August 2007

publisher

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)  Publisher

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.2514/6.2007-6310

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 10

• 1563479052

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 9781563479052

start page

• 124

end page

• 132

volume

• 1

URL

• http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.2514%2F6.2007-6310