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Control of aerodynamic forces by variable wetted surface morphology

Invented by: Beverley J. McKeon
Tujunga, CA Applicant: Name City State Country Type McKeon

Originally Assigned to: California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
[Now assigned to . . .]

Issued:2013-04-23
Filed:2012-06-04
Application No:13487496
Examined by:Lee; Benjamin P

Systems and methods for providing dynamic control to a vehicle in a dynamic fluid. The systems and methods of the invention relate to one or more morphable surfaces that can be controlled by a controller and an actuator in an active manner to provide asperities that interact with a fluid moving across the morphable surfaces. By controlling the size, shape and location of the asperities, one can exert control authority over the motion of the vehicle relative to the fluid, including a speed, a direction and an attitude of the vehicle. Examples of materials that provide suitable morphable surfaces include ionic polymer metal composites and shape memory polymers, both of which types of material are commercially available. Useful morphable surface systems have been examined and are described.

[pdf] U.S. Pat. No. 8,424,809

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