Date:23/04/16

NRC develops two industry-leading ice particle detection technologies

Aircraft icing, caused by soaring altitudes and high concentrations of ice crystal-laden clouds, continues to be a concern for the aviation industry. While buildup of these tiny crystals can cause damage to an aircraft engine or worse, researchers at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) are addressing an industry-wide gap with the development of two new technologies designed to enhance ice particle detection.

The Ultrasound Ice Accretion Sensor is a non-intrusive device that uses ultrasound technology to send out acoustic waves that provide data about conditions on the inside of an aircraft’s engine. What’s particularly innovative about the ultrasound senor is that it does not have to be placed within the environment being measured, ultimately eliminating the risk of damage caused by ice and debris.

Like the Ultrasound Ice Accretion Sensor, the NRC’s Particle Ice Probe is a small, lightweight device mounted to aircraft or engine surfaces and has no effect on fuel consumption or aerodynamics. The probe detects particles in the atmosphere around the aircraft by measuring changes in the electrical characteristics when flying in a high-altitude and ice crystal environment.

 NRC’s development of two industry-leading ice particle detections technologies for high-altitude aircraft are both ready to leave NRC’s laboratories for the market, ultimately ensuring the highest level of aviation safety for us all.

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