A control mechanism which provides active compensation for aerodynamically induced twist deformation of high aspect ratio wings consists of a torque tube, internal to each wing and rigidly attached near the tip of each wing, which is moved by an actuator located in the aircraft fuselage. As changes in the aerodynamic loads on the wings occur the torque tube is rotated to compensate for the induced wing twist.


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    Title :

    Means for controlling aerodynamically induced twist


    Contributors:
    Elber, W. (author)

    Publication date :

    1982-05-18


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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