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Micro Balloon Actuators for Aerodynamic Control
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- Grosjean, C.
- Lee, G. B.
- Hong, W.
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Tai, Y. C.
- Ho, C. M.
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- Sandmaier, Hermann
- Stemme, Goran
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Abstract
A robust, large-force, large-deflection micro balloon actuator for aerodynamic (manoeuvring) control of transonic aircraft has been developed. Using a novel process, high yield linear arrays of silicone balloons on a robust silicon substrate have been fabricated that can deflect vertically in excess of one mm. Balloon actuators have been tested under cyclic conditions to assess reliability. The actuators have been characterized in a wind tunnel to assess their suitability as aerodynamic control surfaces and flight-tested on a jet fighter to assess their resistance to varied temperatures and pressures at high velocity.
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