Importance, Relevance and Applications of Smart Materials in Aircraft Control

Abstract

In this work, we have sought to outline the basics ofthe hydraulic circuit, whichhas hydraulic pumps,conventional hydro-mechanical flightcontrol and itsreservoirs, filters, pipes, valves and actuators. Thelimitations, before addressing  how smart materials,

actuators are powered by the hydraulic pressure specifically shape memory alloys, can help overcome            generated by the pumps in the hydraulic circuit. The the inherent drawbacks of hydro-mechanical controlactuators convert hydraulicpressure into control and also allow design and reliable control of more    surface movements.      The electro-hydraulic  servoaerodynamically feasible wing configurations. Thevalves control the movemenof the actuators. The advantages of smart materials and the difficulties associated with their implementation in mass produced are also delineated