Applications of Active Aeroelastic Wing Technology
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Isaac, Kakkattukuzhy M.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
Opportunities for Undergraduate Experience Program (OURE)
Abstract
A new wing system has been developed using Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) Technology. This system uses an actuator made from two aluminum alignment rods that fit together to apply a vertical displacement. Camber is introduced into the wing by the displacement of the actuator. Beginning with a NACA 0012 airfoil, which has no lift at zero angle of attack, the displacement will increase the camber of the wing, providing lift at zero angle of attack. It is expected that wind tunnel testing will support this hypothesis, and that drag will be reduced when the actuators are not displaced. By utilizing the high life configuration for takeoff and a low lift configuration for cruise conditions, the design will require less fuel consumption.
Biography
Emily Dierkes is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering at Missouri S&T. In her time with the MAE department, she has become involved with numerous projects, including undergraduate research and the Advanced Aero Vehicle Group. After she completes her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Emily plans to work full time with Boeing assisting SLS design and analysis.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Award
Engineering poster session, Third place
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2014, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Applications of Active Aeroelastic Wing Technology
Upper Atrium/Hall
A new wing system has been developed using Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) Technology. This system uses an actuator made from two aluminum alignment rods that fit together to apply a vertical displacement. Camber is introduced into the wing by the displacement of the actuator. Beginning with a NACA 0012 airfoil, which has no lift at zero angle of attack, the displacement will increase the camber of the wing, providing lift at zero angle of attack. It is expected that wind tunnel testing will support this hypothesis, and that drag will be reduced when the actuators are not displaced. By utilizing the high life configuration for takeoff and a low lift configuration for cruise conditions, the design will require less fuel consumption.
Comments
Joint project with John Schaefer