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Detection of aircraft icing

US8325338B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

The Blue Sky Group, Inc. · US

Inventors

John Pope · Laramie, US
Daniel A. Buttry · Tempe, US
Arthur R. Toews · Laramie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 13, 2010
Grant date	Dec 4, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B19/02
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a system comprising Raman spectroscopy used to detect key characteristics of ice formation on aircraft wings and engines in real time. This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for early detection of icing. The disclosed apparatus is suitable for use in aircraft, boats, oil rigs, wind turbines, and the like.

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