Smart Structures, An Overview

Abstract

This report assesses the current status and maturity of smart structures technology. The report contains sections on smart materials, neural networks, health monitoring, and smart structures component technologies such as actuators, sensory elements, control methodologies and algorithms, controller architecture and implementation hardware, and signal conditioning and power amplification. A strategic research and-development plan is suggested for the Air Force. Eleven specific problems with Air Force aircraft structure and weapons systems are identified which have the potential for being alleviated or reduced by application Of Smart structures technologies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274147

Entities

People

  • Kenneth B. Lazarus
  • Kevin L. Napolitano

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Control Systems
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Laminates
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Neural Networks
  • Optical Fibers
  • Piezoelectric Effect
  • Strain Gages

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy