Method of and apparatus for detection of ice accretion

Details Method of and apparatus for detection of ice accretion Method of and apparatus for detection of ice accretion

1993-01-25

1994-05-17

Swarthout, Brent

Communications: electrical

Aircraft alarm or indicating systems

Icing indicator

244134R, 340580, 340581, G08B 2100

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053132025

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for detecting icing, particularly on airfoils such as helicopter rotor blades, by detecting warming caused by latent heat released as water freezes. The sensors may be multiple or single, contact or remote.

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