Modern racing sailplanes are optimized for the highest possible cross-country speed.
Altitude is gained by circling in thermals with a low sink rate. The distance to the next thermal …

Sailplanes operate in a broad speed range, from low-speed circling in thermals to high-
speed cruise with a high liftto-drag ratio. The objective is to achieve a maximum average …

In this work, synthesis of compliant mechanisms for a variable-geometry forward section
wing concept based on geometric nonlinear FEM is presented. The path-generation …

In this dissertation, the analytical sensitivities of flexible multibody dynamics are novelly
developed for use in efficient gradient-based design optimization. The governing equations …

In this dissertation, the analytical sensitivities of flexible multibody dynamics are novelly
developed for use in efficient gradient-based design optimization. The governing equations …

An alternative structural concept in the wing design of sailplanes is the combination of a
morphing forward wing section with a conventional trailing edge flap. Since the load-bearing …

Für die formvariable Flügelschale wurden in Vorstudien an der TUM ein Design und ein
Fertigungskonzept entwickelt [2]. Das Konzept wird wegen des zellenförmig aussehenden …

This paper considers the optimal control problem of minimizing the altitude loss of a glider
maneuvering in still air to a nearby position and heading angle under shallow bank angle …