The project EverScale complements the strongly numerically oriented studies in SE2A in the field of aircraft wing load alleviation by sub-scaled flight testing to experimentally verify and improve different load alleviation systems. Sub-scale models with the passive and active alleviation technologies are derived from the full-scale concepts, built and flight-tested. Passive load alleviation is based on flexible wings with non-linear behaviour, active alleviation is achieved through feedback of distributed inertial sensors and active control of distributed fast moving flaps, also in combination with the passive approach. Valuable insights into the feasibility and limitations of the load alleviation systems are expected from the realistic in-flight operating conditions, so that enhancements can be developed and quickly be tested for conclusions to be drawn also for the full-scale technology concepts.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Heimbs (Project lead, IFL)
Dr.Ing. Meiko Steen (Project Co-PI, IFF)
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institute of Aircraft Design and Lightweight Structures (IFL)
Hermann-Blenk-Str. 35
38108 Braunschweig
Institute of Flight Guidance (IFF)
Hermann-Blenk-Str. 27
38108 Braunschweig