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A SUMMARY OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ON MORPHING AIRPLANE BASED ON INTELLIGENT MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
K Veeranjaneyulu
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Abstract. This article reviews current innovations in the use of intelligent materials and structures for morphing airplane covering specific applications of actuators, sensors, and controllers. Morphing refers to a gradual transformation of an object's appearance or form. In the past, electrical actuators were used to do morphing; now, advanced materials like SMA and piezoelectric materials are used. A typical aircraft's flying envelope is designed to be optimized for just one or two flight conditions, not for all of them. A bird's wings, on the other hand, can be repositioned to fly optimally in any situation. Aerodynamic performance can be improved by making modifications to the aircraft wing, and it is possible to find the best configurations for any flight scenario. A wide range of flight conditions can be improved using morphing technology. It is assumed that extra weight of the morphing components is considered acceptable in order to justify the strengths of a morphing aircraft. Modern mechanical and hydraulic technologies are not thought to be the best options for morphing aircraft. The benefits of "smart" materials and constructions include their high energy density, controllability, variable stiffness, and capacity to withstand significant strain. These characteristics equip researchers and designers with novel design ideas for morphing aircraft.
Keywords: Bird’s wings, Morphing Airplane, Piezoelectric, Smart structures
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[1] K Veeranjaneyulu, “A SUMMARY OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ON MORPHING AIRPLANE BASED ON INTELLIGENT MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES,” International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology (IARJSET), DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2026.13645
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