TY - GEN
T1 - Inflatable wings as a UAV design alternative
AU - Jacob, Jamey D.
AU - Smith, Suzanne W.
AU - Cadogan, Dave
AU - Scarborough, Steve
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Inflatable wings have a number of advantages for small UAVs, particularly when wing packing or in flight morphing is required. The design of inflatable wings has progressed to the point where they are now a viable design alternative alternative for many UAVs. We have demonstrated the benefits of wing warping over conventional control surfaces and the survivability of inflatable wings in the field. The wings are slightly heavier than conventional wing designs and cannot carry internal items, such as fuel, and lack hard points, thus cannot be used when these are required. Regardless, design implications should be carefully weighed when considering use of inflatable components in a vehicle.
AB - Inflatable wings have a number of advantages for small UAVs, particularly when wing packing or in flight morphing is required. The design of inflatable wings has progressed to the point where they are now a viable design alternative alternative for many UAVs. We have demonstrated the benefits of wing warping over conventional control surfaces and the survivability of inflatable wings in the field. The wings are slightly heavier than conventional wing designs and cannot carry internal items, such as fuel, and lack hard points, thus cannot be used when these are required. Regardless, design implications should be carefully weighed when considering use of inflatable components in a vehicle.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:70449108071
SN - 9781605604572
T3 - Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International - Unmanned Systems North America Conference 2007
SP - 404
EP - 418
BT - Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International - Unmanned Systems North America Conference 2007
T2 - Unmanned Systems North America Conference 2007
Y2 - 6 August 2007 through 9 August 2007
ER -