Article Details
Retrieved on: 2018-01-22 02:56:15
Tags for this article:
Click the tags to see associated articles and topics
Excerpt
<div>The <b>shape memory alloy</b>, developed by NASA with the help of Boeing, is controlled by temperature and uses thermal energy in tubes that act as actuators. When the alloy is heated, it triggers a twisting motion in the tubes, which subsequently activates the movement of the wing's outer portions.</div>
Article found on:
This article is found inside other Hiswai user's workspaces. To start your own collection, sign up for free.
Sign UpAlready have an account? Log in here