Active Twisting Of Rotor Blades May Cut Noise, Vibration—Researchers

DLR - German Aerospace Center
Credit: DLR - German Aerospace Center
A global team of researchers has demonstrated that active twisting of helicopter main rotor blades could help reduce noise and vibration levels. The Smart Twisting Active Rotor (STAR) project, which includes researchers from France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea and the U.S., tested a...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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