2. DEFINITON:
Biomimetic architecture is a contemporary
philosophy of architecture that seeks
solutions for sustainability in nature, not by
replicating the natural forms, but by
understanding the rules governing those
forms - Wikipedia
BIOMIMETIC
6. DEFINITION:
An adaptive compliant wing is a wing which
is flexible enough for aspects of its shape to
be changed in flight - WikiPedia
ADAPTIVECOMPLIANTWINGS
7. INTRODUCTION
Principals behind ACW
MORPHING: "TO CAUSE SOMETHING TO CHANGE ITS OUTWARD
APPEARANCE."
MORPHING WINGS:"WINGS THAT CAN SENSE ITS ENVIRONMENT AND
ADAPT ITS SHAPE TO PERFORM OPTIMALLY.
8. REQUIREMENTSFOR
MORPHING
Actuation Systems
To change the shape in a controlled manner by different
methods.
Wing Structural Characteristics
Withstand Aerodynamic force and wing loading
Achieve seamless morph.
Compromise between rigidity and flexibility.
Aerodynamic Characteristics
Must ensure the changes in shape will result in measurable
changes in flight Characteristics