NASA NTRS · 20110016743
Microwave System for Detecting Ice on Aircraft
Abstract
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.
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Joseph, Philip J., Glynn, Dennis P., Jr., Joseph, John C.. 2004-02-01. Microwave System for Detecting Ice on Aircraft. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20110016743
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