초록 ▼

The Oya glider is a modified hang-glider that incorporates many advanced aerospace technologies, such as, glues, for binding Shape Memory Alloy materials to Piezoelectric Ceramic Strips, and synthetic feathers. Lightweight composite plastic materials treated with the MuCell Process, both for framing

The Oya glider is a modified hang-glider that incorporates many advanced aerospace technologies, such as, glues, for binding Shape Memory Alloy materials to Piezoelectric Ceramic Strips, and synthetic feathers. Lightweight composite plastic materials treated with the MuCell Process, both for framing and chassis construction. Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators. Nano wires, and nano cables, for electrical connections and manual control levers. Computer firmware and software, designed to mimic, in real time, the aerodynamic flight reactions to external wind conditions, of a gliding bird. The Oya computerized glider will come as close as technologically possible to imitating a bird's mastery of the wind.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An aircraft having a lifting surface and control means comprising: a plurality of synthetic feathers on said lifting surface, at least some of said feathers including airflow sensing means and actuator means located thereon such that when airflow strikes said at least s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An aircraft having a lifting surface and control means comprising: a plurality of synthetic feathers on said lifting surface, at least some of said feathers including airflow sensing means and actuator means located thereon such that when airflow strikes said at least some feathers causing movement thereof a corresponding signal is sent from the sensing means to the control means which in turn sends a control signal to the actuator means on said at least some of said feathers thereby altering the shape of said at least some feathers and thereby controlling the lift on said lifting surface.