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Smart and Adaptive Structures

Expertise

Integration of active materials and structural concepts for aerospace systems that can adapt their behavior or shape.

Integrate the disciplines before technical commitments harden.

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Organization
NASA
Topics
smart structures, adaptive materials, morphing aircraft, structures, materials science, controls

Practice note

Links material capability to aircraft-level design and testing.

Sources

Outside review of a consequential program or decision.

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