Optimization framework for design of morphing wings

Jian Yang, Jonathan E. Cooper, Raj K. Nangia, John C. Simpson

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

There has been much recent interest in developing more environmentally friendly aircraft concepts. One of the emerging technologies is to allow the wings to morph to meet the flight performance envelope needs. This paper presents a combined aerodynamic and structures/aeroelastic framework for the design of morphing wings by altering the aircraft lifting surface shape. It is implied that the weight penalties and the extent of morphing are also kept to a minimum. Case studies are conducted to demonstrate the approach applied to the morphing wing design of a regional aircraft through the flight envelope embracing high speed cruise (low CL) and low speed (high CL).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781624102820
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference 2014 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201420 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameAIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference

Conference

ConferenceAIAA AVIATION 2014 -14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period16/06/1420/06/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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