Smart Icing Systems for Aircraft Icing Safety University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Bragg, Michael B., author.

Conference Name:

FAA In-flight Icing / Ground De-icing International Conference & Exhibition (2003-06-16 : Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2003

Summary:

Aircraft incidents and accidents in icing are often the result of degradation in performance and control. However, current ice sensors measure the amount of ice and not the effect on performance and control. No processed aircraft performance degradation information is available to the pilot. In this paper research is reported on a system to estimate aircraft performance and control changes due to ice, then use this information to automatically operate ice protection systems, provide aircraft envelope protection and, if icing is severe, adapt the flight controls. Key to such a safety system would be he proper communication to, and coordination with, the flight crew. This paper reviews the basic system concept, as well as the research conducted in three critical areas; aerodynamics and flight mechanics, aircraft control and identification, and human factors. In addition, the flight simulation development is reviewed, as well as the joint program with NASA Glenn using the Twin Otter flight test aircraft

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Publisher Number:

2003-01-2100

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license