Shape adaptive structures with built-in compact smart material based actuators

澳大利亚主要的航空航天制造商是分包商，并在全球市场上不断竞争。他们的产品主要是控制面，例如波音757和777的方向舵，737克鲁格襟翼。鉴于美国智能飞机机翼计划中无铰控制面（HCS）的发展，该项目的经济效益非常高，因为(a)它将解决HCS计划中确定的关键技术问题；(b)通过向训练有素的人员提供世界领先的利基技术，提高澳大利亚制造商在设计和制造下一代HCS方面的技术地位和投入。

Primary Australian aerospace manufacturers are sub-contractors and constantly compete in the global market. Their products are primarily control surfaces, e.g., Boeing 757 and 777 rudders, 737 Krueger flaps. In light of the development of the hingeless control surfaces (HCS) in the smart aircraft wing program in the USA, the economic benefits of this project are very high because (a) it will address the key technological issue identified in the HCS program; and (b) it will enhance Australian manufacturers¡¯ technological standing and input in the design and manufacturing of next generation HCS by providing highly trained people with world-leading niche technology.