In the feasibility phase of the study, researchers have completed a theoretical analysis, fabricated prototype hardware, and demonstrated in the laboratory that it is scientifically possible to independently and simultaneously sense liquid (unfrozen) and ice (frozen) water and rime ice accumulations on the leading edges of an aircraft or helicopter rotor blade in real time with a lightweight solid-state electronic sensor. The technique, if further developed, should be light-weight and non-intrusive enough to be mounted directly on the tip of helicopter rotors to monitor helicopter rotor icing for the first time. Present sensors are too massive and bulky for this application in IFR helicopter safety. Researchers expect that the probe will eventually be low in cost and complexity when compared to present techniques so that it can be routinely used as a safety aid in civil aviation.


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    Title :

    Meteorological Supercooled Water and Rime Sensor for Cloud Physics Research


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    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    57 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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