AIRFRAME STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE SYSTEMS

Abstract : An overview of future structures technology for military air vehicles is given. The overview is prefaced by a discussion of the factors influencing structures research today. The key to meeting affordability and rapid technology insertion is identified as simulation-based prototyping, including certification by analysis. Other enabling structures technology candidates for future systems are discussed, including multi-functional structures, extreme environment structures, affordable composite structures and active flow control for structures applications.