Detection and rate of growth of ice on aerodynamic surfaces using its optical characteristics
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 14 October 2013
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to reports the further developments of an optical sensing technique, relying on Mie scattered and reflected light, from the ice surface and volume, to determine the ice accretion rate as well as the ice type.
Design/methodology/approach
By measuring the optical intensity of the backscattered and reflected light, the paper demonstrates that it is possible to obtain information on the onset of icing as well as determine the thickness and type of ice accreted on the leading edge of a wing in real time.
Findings
This work is important in the design and development of optical direct ice detection sensors for aerospace applications.
Practical implications
This work is aimed at showing a new approach to ice detection.
Originality/value
Original concept follow on paper from pervious publication.
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Acknowledgements
The support of the European Commission in the form of ON-WINGS project (ACP8-GA-2009-233838) and of the other consortium partners of the project is graciously acknowledged.
Citation
Anthony Ikiades, A., Spasopoulos, D., Amoiropoulos, K., Richards, T., Howard, G. and Pfeil, M. (2013), "Detection and rate of growth of ice on aerodynamic surfaces using its optical characteristics", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 85 No. 6, pp. 443-452. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-11-2012-0219
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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