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Old 23rd Jun 2009, 03:17
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bob.arctor
 
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Are you seriously suggesting to try to back out the external wing loading from FEM type measurements within the structure? That would require a degree of accuracy that simply does not exist, and may not feasibly ever exist in any cost-effective sense.
First, a piezo-resistive matrix on the wing surfaces would give data that eventually could be used to make flying in strong turbulence experienced as rather comfortable.

There would be a combination of inputs needed, with advanced realtime computing involved, surely. A carbon fiber airframe would have more flexing / movement that would make the measurements more 'visible' to the various sensors.

The main 3D physical motion of a wing could be measured from one strategic single point, affordably.
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