Variable Camber Segmented Control Surfaces
Abstract
This application and the subject matter disclosed herein (collectively referred to as the "disclosure"), generally concern variable camber segmented control surfaces, and related systems and methods. More particularly, but not exclusively, this disclosure pertains to systems, methods, and components that use segmented levers assembled to articulate in both positive and negative symmetric cambers by means of a single degree of freedom rotary actuation shaft. As but one illustrative example, an airfoil may have three or more segments hingeably connected together that collectively provide a control surface. The camber of the airfoil and the angle of attack can be varied by angular displacement of one of the segments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 15, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1142532
Entities
People
- Richard E. Dooley
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center