Fuel Sloshing Could Reduce Wing Gust Response

Could the sloshing of fuel within a wing be exploited to reduce its response to gusts? A European-funded research project is investigating the effect of fuel sloshing on the dynamics of flexible wings. The three-year Sloshing Wing Dynamics project began in September, supported by €3.16 million ($3...

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