Feasibility Investigation of Attitude Control with Shape Memory Alloy Actuator on a Tethered Wing

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dc.contributor.authorZhu, Yufeien
dc.contributor.authorTsuruta, Ryoheien
dc.contributor.authorGupta, Rikinen
dc.contributor.authorNam, Taewooen
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-11T17:29:33Zen
dc.date.available2023-08-11T17:29:33Zen
dc.date.issued2023-07-29en
dc.date.updated2023-08-11T14:33:31Zen
dc.description.abstractThis study is aimed at assessing the feasibility of employing an innovative, smart-material-based control effector for an inflatable wing. A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator is primarily investigated as a control effector in this work for its advantages of a simple actuation mechanism and a high force-to-weight ratio. This paper presents the design, control strategy and simulation results of the SMA actuator used as a stability augmentation system for a small-scale prototype kite. Stable flight of the kite is achieved during open wind tunnel tests using the SMA actuator. Based on experimental and simulation analyses, it is evident that the current SMA actuator is better for low-frequency actuations rather than stability augmentation purposes, as its performance is sensitive to practical conditions. The study also discusses potential improvements and applications of the SMA actuator.en
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dc.identifier.citationZhu, Y.; Tsuruta, R.; Gupta, R.; Nam, T. Feasibility Investigation of Attitude Control with Shape Memory Alloy Actuator on a Tethered Wing. Energies 2023, 16, 5691.en
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3390/en16155691en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/116027en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherMDPIen
dc.rightsCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
dc.subjectshape memory alloyen
dc.subjectflight controlen
dc.subjectairborne wind energy harvestingen
dc.titleFeasibility Investigation of Attitude Control with Shape Memory Alloy Actuator on a Tethered Wingen
dc.title.serialEnergiesen
dc.typeArticle - Refereeden
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten

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