Identification of In-Flight Wingtip Folding Effects on the Roll Characteristics of a Flexible Aircraft

Wingtip folding is a means by which an aircraft’s wingspan can be extended, allowing designers to take advantage of the associated reduction in induced drag. This type of device can provide other benefits if used in flight, such as flight control and load alleviation. In this paper, the au...

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Main Authors: Gaétan Dussart, Sezsy Yusuf, Mudassir Lone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/6/6/63