Innovation in Aeronautics

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Part I: Concepts

Chapter 1: Introduction to innovation in aeronautics

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Concepts

1.3 Change

1.4 Challenges

Chapter 2: Biologically inspired technologies for aeronautics

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Biologically inspired or independent human innovation

2.3 Nature as a source of innovation in aerospace

2.4 Biologically inspired mechanisms and systems

2.5 Robotics as beneficiary of biomimetic technologies

2.6 Conclusion: challenges and potential development

2.7 Acknowledgement

Chapter 3: Aircraft morphing technologies

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Early aircraft morphing developments

3.3 Keeping morphing alive – NASA research in morphing aircraft ...