Aerospace, Volume 11, Issue 8

A coaxial helicopter with a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg was converted to an unmanned aerial vehicle. A minimally invasive robotic actuator system was developed, which can be retrofitted onto the copilot seat of the rotorcraft in a short period...

Morphing wingtips have the potential to improve aircraft performance. By connecting the wingtips and the wings with a compliant structure, a continuous aerodynamic surface can be achieved for a better aerodynamic performance. However, how to maintain...

Aiming at the interception constraint posed by defensive aircrafts against hypersonic morphing vehicles (HMVs) during the terminal guidance phase, this paper designed a guidance law with the finite-time convergence theory and control allocation metho...

The rudder surfaces and lifting surfaces of a missile are utilized to acquire aerodynamic forces and moments, adjust the missile’s attitude, and achieve precise strike missions. However, the harsh flying conditions of missiles make the rudder s...

In aircraft panel assembly, the interference fit unevenly distributed along the axial direction of the rivet holes leads to an uneven stress–strain field around the rivet holes. The uneven stress–strain fields of single rivets, when accum...

This study investigates the application of deep learning models—specifically Deep Neural Networks (DNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Long Short-Term Memory Neural Networks (LSTM-NN)—to predict panel flutter in aerospace structures....

Hole detection is an important means of crack detection for aero-engine blades, and the current technology still mainly relies on manual operation, which may cause safety hazards for visual reasons. To address this problem, this paper proposes a deep...

This study investigates the turbulent flow characteristics and heat transfer performance within a rectangular cooling channel with an aspect ratio of 5:3 and featuring perforated ribs, then explores the effects of the rib perforation directions on it...

The widespread use of composite materials with low electrical conductivity in modern advanced aircraft has placed higher requirements on lightning protection for airborne equipment. To ensure the safe operation of aircraft under a lightning environme...

The benchmarking of CO2 emissions serves as the foundation for the accurate assessment of the environmental impact of air traffic. To calculate the environmental benchmarks of arrival traffic flows with Point Merge System (PMS) patterns, this study p...