Ko Displacement Theory for Structural Shape Predictions
TBMG-8905
12/01/2010
- Content
The development of the Ko displacement theory for predictions of structure deformed shapes was motivated in 2003 by the Helios flying wing, which had a 247-ft (75-m) wing span with wingtip deflections reaching 40 ft (12 m). The Helios flying wing failed in midair in June 2003, creating the need to develop new technology to predict in-flight deformed shapes of unmanned aircraft wings for visual display before the ground-based pilots.
- Citation
- "Ko Displacement Theory for Structural Shape Predictions," Mobility Engineering, December 1, 2010.