Future of Airplane Aeroelasticity

Abstract

Aeroelasticity is still dynamic, challenging, and a key part of cutting-edge airplane technology. Emerging trends, as well as challenges and needs in the field of airplane aeroelasticity, are surveyed and discussed. The paper complements other overview papers on various aspects of the fixed-wing aeroelastic problem, published recently for the centennial year of flight. It includes an extensive bibliography and emphasizes those aspects of aeroelastic technology development not covered thoroughly elsewhere.