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Strain-based aeroelastic shape sensing

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Abstract

The paper presents a numerical and experimental study of aeroelastic shape sensing using fiber optics sensors. Strain measurements via optical fibers are used to estimate a wing's deformed shape and modal displacements using a strain-to-displacement transformation algorithm. To test the performance of the algorithm and fiber optics sensors an elastic wing was designed and manufactured using rapid prototyping, and equipped with fiber-optics sensors of different technologies for strain measurements. The paper presents results from a static load testing and from wind-tunnel experiments in which the fiber-optics strain measurements were used to compute the deformed wing shape is static and dynamic conditions. The paper shows that the strain-to-displacement transformation algorithm, which requires knowledge of the structure's displacement and strain modes, can be applied successfully to aeroelastic systems, where the mode shapes vary with flflight conditions. The paper discusses aspects of application and accuracy of this shape-sensing technology.

Original languageEnglish GB
Title of host publicationAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: 8 Jan 201812 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018

Conference

ConferenceAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period8/01/1812/01/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Architecture

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