This paper evaluates possible applications for SMAs (Shape Memory Alloys) based on the\nrequirements in the field of aircraft interiors. The authors gather requirements regarding industry\nstandards and regulations by detailed literature research and lead user interviews. They develop a\nclassification scheme for SMA-based actuators, which consists of SMA-specific technical attributes\nand requirements. This classification scheme allows one to evaluate the feasibility of using SMAbased\nsystems in aircraft interiors. Furthermore, this paper clusters critical requirements and\ndiscusses solutions for limitations of SMAs in aircraft interiors. The authors identify critical and\nnoncritical requirements for the implementation of SMA-based actuators. They suggest solutions\nfor critical requirements in order to improve the possible range of applications for SMAs. The study\nexclusively regards the field of aircraft interiors and the currently existing industry standards and\nonly indirectly takes laws into account. The evaluated requirements and proposed solutions can be\ntransferred to other areas such as the automotive industry. This structured analysis of the feasibility\nof SMA-based systems in aircraft interiors is an innovative research work and, therefore, is valuable\nin order to benefit from the advantageous properties of SMAs.
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