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Aircraft Morphing Project

Program

Investigated aircraft that adapt their shape and function by integrating smart materials, structures, aerodynamics, and controls.

Integrate the disciplines before technical commitments harden.

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Organization
NASA
Topics
morphing aircraft, adaptive structures, technology integration, aerodynamics, structures, controls, materials science

Practice note

Makes multidisciplinary integration visible in a high-risk aerospace research portfolio.

Sources

Outside review of a consequential program or decision.

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