Discussions and sample results are presented for an in-flight wing ice accretion detector based on newly developed ultrasonic guided wave sensors and measurements. Detection over a fairly large area can be accomplished with these sensors. Physical principles, hardware, and computational methods are outlined along with a description of two flight demonstration programs. Excellent results are obtained, pointing to the potential for immediate field use of this new ice detection technology.
Author(s):
Derrick D. Hongerholt, Gary Willms, Joseph L. Rose
Affiliated:
Advanced Sensors Technical Center, Goodrich Corporation, Sensor Systems, Goodrich Corporation, Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, The Pennsylvania State University
Pages: 8
Event:
Advances In Aviation Safety Conference & Exposition
