Recent developments in the aeroelasticity of morphing aircraft

Abstract This paper presents an extensive review of the developments in aeroelasticity morphing aircraft that occurred last decade (from 2009 to 2020). It focuses mainly on fixed-wing and highlights some representative examples from rotary-wing aircraft. Morphing wings are usually associated with significant changes aerodynamic loads, structural/elastic properties, inertial properties hence aeroelastic behavior. Changes behavior can also affect flight dynamics, stability, control air-vehicles. The main motivation for this is fact it not fully possible assess quantify benefits technologies without accounting effects. literature be split into two themes: Aeroelastic Stability Control. first theme (Aeroelastic Stability) includes studies conducted concepts ensure they satisfy certain requirements/constraints such do limit potential morphing. second Control) utilized improve characteristics and/or loads. evident both themes, has been analyzed using analytical, numerical, computational tools a very limited number wind-tunnel tests. In paper, research activities categorized according degree freedom address. For each freedom, arranged fit under. frameworks developed generic applications reviewed. addition, models used highlighted discussed. Finally, trends gaps identified discussed conclusions drawn.