Airfoil trailing edge morphing based on modified SMAHC concept: design, implementation, and experimental studies

Max Kaiser; Martin Gurka; Manuel Kunzler

doi:10.1117/12.2612572

20 April 2022 Airfoil trailing edge morphing based on modified SMAHC concept: design, implementation, and experimental studies

Max Kaiser, Martin Gurka, Manuel Kunzler

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Proceedings Volume 12043, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI; 120430Z (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612572
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2022, Long Beach, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper the suitability of active shape memory alloy hybrid composite (SMAHC) technology to realize an adaptive airfoil trailing edge is evaluated. The demonstrator component investigated highlights the potential of such concept as an extreme lightweight variant of a morphing trailing edge. The main challenges for successful implementation according to today´s typical requirements were identified. The investigation includes analysis and model based modification of an successfully flight tested concept for adaptive vortex generators,1 as well as the design and implementation of a demonstrator of a morphing trailing edge, and its experimental investigation in the laboratory.

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Max Kaiser, Martin Gurka, and Manuel Kunzler "Airfoil trailing edge morphing based on modified SMAHC concept: design, implementation, and experimental studies", Proc. SPIE 12043, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI, 120430Z (20 April 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612572

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