
doi: 10.2514/6.2012-1509
Controllable morphing spoiler concept is designed and fabricated using flexible matrix composite (FMC) actuators. In the FMC actuated spoiler concept, extensional actuators are embedded under top surface and contracting actuators are integrated under bottom surface to bend the spoiler tip downward. Both FMC actuators are fabricated using a custom designed filament winding system and also with braided sleeves to find appropriate actuator types for the spoiler concept. Three different spoiler prototypes with two actuators are fabricated and tested under different loading conditions to examine their performance capabilities. After analyzing the test results for these prototypes, a final spoiler model with ten FMC actuators is design, fabricated, and evaluated under various testing conditions. The test results show that the final spoiler model performs well under various pseudo aerodynamic loading conditions.
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