Application of shape memory alloy (SMA) spars for aircraft maneuver enhancement

Physics & Astronomy

• aircraft maneuvers 100%
• shape memory alloys 47%
• stiffness 38%
• augmentation 26%
• maneuverability 24%
• aircraft 16%
• actuation 15%
• wings 15%
• flight envelopes 14%
• performance 13%
• flight conditions 10%
• combat 10%
• controllability 8%
• flight 6%
• activation 5%
• composite materials 4%
• causes 4%
• geometry 4%

Engineering & Materials Science

• Shape memory effect 47%
• Aircraft 31%
• Stiffness 30%
• Maneuverability 17%
• Flight envelopes 9%
• Chemical activation 6%
• Geometry 4%
• Composite materials 4%