ABSTRACT
The objectives o f this paper are to outline the use o f Electrorheological (ER) fluid within an aerospace system. The advantages o f ER fluid based systems are given followed by design considerations which include those related to the non-linear behaviour of an ER fluid subjected to oscillatory shear. A control strategy is outlined for the use o f a smart landing gear (LG) oleo incorporating ER fluid. The paper also considers the issues associated with airworthiness requirements and ER fluid devices.
