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Applications of MEMS devices to delta wing aircraft: From concept development to transonic flight test

  • Adam Huang
  • , Chris Folk
  • , Chris Silva
  • , Brian Christensen
  • , Yih-Far Chen
  • , Gwo-Bin Lee
  • , Minjdar Chen
  • , Scott Newbern
  • , Fukang Jiang
  • , Charles Grosjean
  • , Chih-Ming Ho
  • , Yu-Chong Tai

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

About six years ago, we conceived the idea of using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based transducer for aircraft maneuvering. By using micro-actuators as effectors, micro-sensors to detect the optimal actuation location, and microelectronics to provide close loop feedback decisions, a low power control system has been developed for controlling a UAV-sized aircraft. This paper covers the evolution of developing a MEMS controlled delta wing UAV (christened Gryphon), from concept to application, and the transonic testing of the sensors and actuators. Furthermore, recent concepts have been developed to further simplify and add robustness to the control scheme (Please refer to AIAA 2001- 0121). © 2000 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit 2001 - Reno, NV, United States
Duration: 8 Jan 200111 Jan 2001

Publication series

Name39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Conference

Conference39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit 2001
PlaceUnited States
CityReno, NV
Period8/01/0111/01/01

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