コルゲート型モーフィング翼の開発と風洞試験における駆動実証

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This paper describes the development and the wind tunnel test of a variable geometry morphing airfoil using corrugated structures. Feasibility of a morphing wing with corrugated flexible seamless flap-like structure is verified by the finite element analysis, and a prototype is manufactured using carbon fiber reinforced plastics. For the actuation system, two servomotors are installed inside the prototype wing to control the airfoil shape by the chord-wise tension of the connected wires. Successful actuation of the prototype wing is demonstrated under the air speed up to 30m/s in the wind tunnel test. Basic aerodynamic properties are also evaluated in comparison to traditional airfoil with a hinged control surface. Lift increase of variable corrugated wing is recognized when the flap angle increases.