Ice protection system for an aircraft
US12202610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D15/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice protection system for an aircraft includes one or more heaters configured to be coupled to a surface of a wing of the aircraft. The ice protection system also includes a controller configured to, in response to a first determination indicating presence of an icing condition, determine a setpoint temperature for a first location of an outer surface of the wing configured to be heated by a heater of the one or more heaters. The controller is also configured to control power provided to the heater based on the setpoint temperature. The setpoint temperature for the first location is determined to cause a second location of the outer surface of the wing, which is heated by the heater and is located at a particular distance from the first location, to remain above a threshold temperature based on a projected temperature profile of the outer surface heated by the heater.
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