Detection system and method for ice and other debris

Details Detection system and method for ice and other debris Detection system and method for ice and other debris

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Ice prevention

Reexamination Certificate

active

07909291

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for detecting debris on the surface of a member are provided, for example, for detecting ice or other debris on an outer surface of an aircraft. The detection system includes a heating device in thermal communication with the member, an infrared sensing device configured to sense infrared radiation emitted from the member, and a monitoring device in communication with the sensing device. The monitoring device is configured to monitor a change in emission from the member and thereby detect the presence of debris on the surface of the member.

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