This paper reviews the various control algorithms and strategies used for fixed-wing
morphing aircraft applications. It is evident from the literature that the development of control …

This paper comprehensively reviews effective control applications using shape memory
alloy (SMA) actuators. Among many applications, this paper focuses on the vibration and …

This paper presents a new non-linear formulation of the classical Vortex Lattice Method
(VLM) approach for calculating the aerodynamic properties of lifting surfaces. The method …

Several large-scale projects were carried out at the LARCASE at ÉTS in numerical studies
and experimental tests for morphing aircraft using three equipments. In this article, these …

This paper presents the results obtained from the numerical simulation and experimental
wind tunnel testing of a morphing wing equipped with a flexible upper surface and …

The paper exposes some of the results obtained in a major research project related to the
design, development, and experimental testing of a morphing wing demonstrator, with the …

The drag coefficient and the laminar-to-turbulent transition for the aerofoil component of a
wing model are optimised using an adaptive upper surface with two actuation points. The …

A new wing-tip concept with morphing upper surface and interchangeable conventional and
morphing ailerons was designed, manufactured, bench and wind-tunnel tested. The …

The conception of aircraft morphing wings thrives in aeronautics since the appearance of
shape memory alloys (SMAs). An aircraft morphing wing device, manipulated by an SMA …

In aircraft wing design, engineers aim to provide the best possible aerodynamic
performance under cruise flight conditions in terms of lift-to-drag ratio. Conventional control …