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2015
Conference Paper
Title
Polymer based morphing skin for adaptive wings
Abstract
The development of elastomeric materials for adaptive wings focuses onthe elasticity at -55 °C to ensure morphing at cruise altitudes. FEM simulations andmechanical tests are carried out to optimize fatigue and aging properties of this newmulti-material device. Two large skin panels are manufactured and successfullyassembled into a true-scale wind tunnel demonstrator for the experimental validationof adaptive trailing edge device functionality in simulated operative conditions.
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