Improvements to ice protection systems as disclosed herein include monitoring ice accretion intensity based on atmospheric conditions proximate to a vehicle. Examples of parameters that measure atmospheric conditions include a water content and a size distribution of an atmosphere around a vehicle. These parameters, along with other vehicle parameters, are used to control at least one ice protection element to reduce ice accretion intensity at one or more designated locations of the vehicle. Incorporating measurements of cloud conditions enables nuanced control of the ice protection system and improves overall system efficiency of the vehicle.
ICE PROTECTION MODULATION WITH ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
EISSCHUTZMODULATION MIT ATMOSPHÄRISCHEN BEDINGUNGEN
MODULATION DE PROTECTION CONTRE LA GLACE AVEC DES CONDITIONS ATMOSPHÉRIQUES
2023-07-26
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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