Static and Dynamic Performance of a Morphing Trailing Edge Concept with High-Damping Elastomeric Skin

Nature has many striking examples of adaptive structures: the emulation of birds’ flight is the true challenge of a morphing wing. The integration of increasingly innovative technologies, such as reliable kinematic mechanisms, embedded servo-actuation and smart materials systems, enables u...

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Main Authors: Maurizio Arena, Christof Nagel, Rosario Pecora, Oliver Schorsch, Antonio Concilio, Ignazio Dimino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/6/2/22