Biomimetic Aircraft Wing Structures - Shaping Ideas to Reality

Aeronautical Engineering

Biomimetics by definition is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. Adapting biology can involve copying the complete appearance and function of specific creatures like the many toys found in toy stores, which are increasingly full of simplistic imitations of electro-mechanized toys such as dogs that walk and bark, frogs that swim, and such others. Humans have learned a lot from nature and the results help surviving generations and continue to secure a sustainable future. Biological creatures can build amazing shapes and structures using materials in their surroundings or the materials that they produce. The shapes and structures produced within a species are very close copies. They are also quite robust and support the required function of the structure over the duration for which it is needed. Parts and structures also have a biological model of inspiration. The honeycomb is, for the same reasons, an ideal structure for the construction of control surfaces of an aircraft and it can be found in the wing, elevators, tail, the floor, and many other parts that need strength and large dimensions while maintaining a low weight.

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