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5 August 2003 Development of smart vortex generators
Fabio Geraci, Jonathan E. Cooper, Michael Amprikidis
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Abstract
Two concepts for Smart Vortex Generators have been designed, constructed and tested. The first is based upon the use of Shape Memory Alloy, whereas the second makes use of a pneumatic actuator. Experimental wind tunnel tests were undertaken using Fluorine Flow Visualisation in order to investigate their performance. It was demonstrated that both concepts enabled full control of the vortex generator angle for all speeds up to 35 ms-1.
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Fabio Geraci, Jonathan E. Cooper, and Michael Amprikidis "Development of smart vortex generators", Proc. SPIE 5056, Smart Structures and Materials 2003: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (5 August 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483436
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KEYWORDS
Shape memory alloys

Visualization

Actuators

Control systems

Fluorine

Prototyping

Skin

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