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Use of Smart Structures for Control and Performance Improvement of Hypersonic VehiclesThe objective of this presentation was to point out the fact that there are many promising applications for smart structures technology on hypersonic vehicles. This is not inherently obvious due to the real and perceived operating environments of hypersonic vehicles. The idea behind this project was to talk to hypersonic vehicle designers and academics to find out what sort of problems could be solved with smart structures. Two main conclusions can be drawn: One is that the actual environment inside a hypersonic vehicle is not always as severe as it appears. The second is that the hypersonic community needs a different type of research done on a faster timetable in order to use smart structures technology. Vehicle design cycle times are such that a technology must be proven before the vehicle is designed.
Document ID
19960047659
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
August, James A.
(Texas Univ. Arlington, TX United States)
Joshi, Shiv
(Texas Univ. Arlington, TX United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the 4th Annual Workshop: Advances in Smart Materials for Aerospace Applications
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
96N33269
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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