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Liquid water content and droplet size calibration of the NASA Lewis Icing Research TunnelThe icing research tunnel at the NASA Lewis Research Center underwent a major rehabilitation in 1986 to 1987, necessitating recalibration of the icing cloud. The methods used in the recalibration, including the procedure used to establish a uniform icing cloud and the use of a standard icing blade technique for measurement of liquid water content are described. PMS Forward Scattering Spectrometer and Optical Array probes were used for measurement of droplet size. Examples of droplet size distributions are shown for several median volumetric diameters. Finally, the liquid water content/droplet size operating envelopes of the icing tunnel are shown for a range of airspeeds and are compared to the FAA icing certification criteria.
Document ID
19900035187
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ide, Robert F.
(NASA Lewis Research Center; U.S. Army, Propulsion Directorate, Cleveland OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-0669
Accession Number
90A22242
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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