Thermal icing conditions detector
US8182140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K13/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor for detecting icing conditions in an airstream includes a flow housing mounted on an aircraft and in which one or more probes are mounted. At least one of the probes subjected to impingement of the airstream and liquid moisture droplets in such airstream. The heat removal, or cooling effect on the probe in the airstream carrying liquid droplets is determined. A temperature signal indicating the airstream temperature is combined with signals from the at least one probe for determining whether or not icing conditions are present.
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