The Impact of Smart Structures in Contemporary and Future Aerospace Scenarios
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825). This special issue belongs to the section "Aerospace Actuators".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 513
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerospace actuators; robots; applied mechanics; modeling and simulation; diagnostics; engineering; flap/slat actuation systems; FBG sensors; flight control systems; hydraulics; MATLAB Simulink; mechatronics; on-board systems; prognostics and systems engineering
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Interests: anti icing systems; additive manufacturing; smart structures; on board system design; lattice structures; in situ resource utilization
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Interests: computational mechanics; composite materials; aerospace structures; multifield interactions; smart sensors; optimisation algorithms; 3D printing; homogenisation techniques
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue proposes an in-depth exploration of the application of smart structures in both current and future aerospace systems. Smart structures represent a transformative approach to aerospace engineering, containing novel components capable of sensing, actuation, and control. This Special Issue focuses on embedded actuation within structures, which is managed through closed-loop systems utilizing advanced sensor technologies. These smart structures enhance the efficiency, safety, and performance of aerospace systems by autonomously adapting to changing environmental conditions and operational demands. Contributions to this Special Issue will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to, the development of novel smart materials and sensors, innovative actuation mechanisms, cutting-edge algorithms for real-time processing and control, and case studies on the integration and performance evaluation of these systems in aerospace applications. The research articles, reviews, and case studies featured in this Special Issue will highlight the pivotal role of smart structures in advancing aerospace engineering, paving the way for more resilient and adaptable aircraft and spacecraft designs.
Dr. Matteo Davide Lorenzo Dalla Vedova
Dr. Carlo Giovanni Ferro
Dr. Stefano Valvano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart structures
- aerospace engineering
- embedded actuation
- closed-loop systems
- sensor technologies
- real-time processing
- smart materials
- actuation mechanisms
- performance evaluation
- resilient aircraft
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