Microwave System for Detecting Ice on Aircraft
TBMG-614
02/01/2004
- Content
A microwave-based system has been developed as a means of detecting ice on aircraft surfaces, with enough sensitivity to provide a warning before the ice accretes to a dangerous thickness. The system can measure the thickness of ice from a few mils (1 mil = 0.0254 mm) to about 1/4 in. (≈6 mm) and can distinguish among (1) ice, (2) water (or deicing fluid), and (3) a mixture of ice and water (or deicing fluid). Sensors have been ruggedized to withstand the rain erosion environment.
- Citation
- "Microwave System for Detecting Ice on Aircraft," Mobility Engineering, February 1, 2004.