ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Adaptive Compliant Wing

Adaptive compliant wing is like a big bird's wing that can change its shape and size depending on how it needs to fly.

So, you know how when you flap your arms like a bird, you can feel the air pushing against your palms? That's called aerodynamics. It's all about how things move through air.

Now, imagine a big airplane flying through the air. It has big wings that help it stay in the air. But sometimes, those wings need to change their shape to make the plane fly better. That's what an adaptive compliant wing can do.

It's like the wings have muscles and can move on their own. They can bend and twist to adjust to different wind conditions, which makes flying safer and more efficient. It's kind of like how your own muscles help you move around and do things.

So, when an airplane has an adaptive compliant wing, it's like having a really smart and flexible bird's wing helping it stay in the air. And that's pretty cool, isn't it?