April 16, 2024
Morphing aircraft systems developed by Purdue researchers aim to enhance performance of hypersonic vehicles
What if components in aircraft could morph in response to their external conditions, much like a bird changes the shape of its wings? And what if those components could function like an octopus arm, operating independently of a central control system? Inspired by these natural phenomena, a Purdue research team is developing morphing systems for hypersonic vehicles that respond to their environment.