Project
Objectives
The objective of the project will be to utilise the design of new active morphing devices that result from another R-IADP consortium and to integrate them for the first time in a ration 1:3 large scale laminar flow wing model for wind tunnel testing (WTT). more
Challenges
From an environmental and societal point of view, it will be necessary to reduce the aviation environmental footprint through aircraft performance improvements (e.g. fuel efficiency, noise emission). This will be achieved by developing new flexible wings with integrated active morphing devices that assist to build next generation aerodynamic optimized Green Turboprop Regional Aircrafts. more
Impact
GRETEL activities and outputs are expected to have essential societal impacts. More than 3 million people are employed in the European Aircraft and Airlines industry. Therefore, strengthening the competitiveness of this industry and related SMEs through the development of st. more
Progress
M1 – GRETEL Consortium is investigating the morphing devices concepts, the design, stress, test, and manufacturing requirements. The initial CAD design evaluations for scaled wing concepts have been started in early February 2017 and are ongoing. more
