The influence of ice accretion physics on the forecasting of aircraft icing conditionsThe physics which control aircraft ice accretion are reviewed in the context of identifying and forecasting hazardous icing conditions. The severity of aircraft icing is found to be extremely sensitive to temperature, liquid water content and droplet size distribution particularly near the transition between rime and mixed icing. The difficulty in measurement and the variability of these factors with altitude, position and time coupled with variable aircraft sensitivity make forecasting and identifying icing conditions difficult. Automated Pilot Reports (PIREPS) are suggested as one mechanism for improving the data base necessary to forecast icing conditions.
Document ID
19890067432
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hansman, R. John, Jr. (MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on the Aviation Weather System