Nonlinear aeroelastic metastructure for wing flutter enhancement: modeling, simulation and wind tunnel experiment

Key Points

• Wing flutter was enhanced through a nonlinear aeroelastic metastructure, improving flight dynamics and stability.
• Key evidence showed significant vibration reduction and stability improvement in tests at various wind speeds.
• Modeling and simulations combined with wind tunnel experiments assessed the metastructure's effectiveness under controlled conditions.
• These innovations may highlight new design approaches to mitigate flutter in aircraft, enhancing safety and performance.