[HTML][HTML] UAV icing: Development of an ice protection system for the propeller of a small UAV

NC Müller, B Løw-Hansen, KT Borup, R Hann - Cold Regions Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Atmospheric icing, also called in-flight icing, is a common hazard for the operation of
uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). With the background of a growing commercial and military …

[PDF][PDF] Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology

Q Li, Z Chai, R Yao, T Bai, H Zhao - Drones, 2025 - researchgate.net
In cold environments, ice formation poses significant risks to infrastructure such as
transportation systems and power transmission. Yet, traditional de-icing methods are often …

UAV Icing: 3D simulations of propeller icing effects and anti-icing heat loads

NC Müller, R Hann - 2023 - sae.org
In-flight atmospheric icing is a significant threat to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) in adverse weather. The propeller of the UAV is especially sensitive to icing …

[HTML][HTML] UAV Icing: Aerodynamic Degradation Caused by Intercycle and Runback Ice Shapes on an RG-15 Airfoil

J Wallisch, M Lindner, ØW Petersen, I Neunaber… - Drones, 2024 - mdpi.com
Electrothermal de-icing systems are a popular approach to protect unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) from the performance degradation caused by in-cloud icing. However, their …

A comprehensive numerical model for numerical simulation of ice accretion and electro-thermal ice protection system in anti-icing and de-icing mode, with an ice …

M Gallia, A Rausa, A Martuffo, A Guardone - 2023 - sae.org
This work presents a comprehensive numerical model for ice accretion and Ice Protection
System (IPS) simulation over a 2D component, such as an airfoil. The model is based on the …

[PDF][PDF] UAV Icing: Challenges for computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tools

R Hann - International Conference on Computational Fluid …, 2022 - iccfd.org
Atmospheric in-flight icing imposes a significant hazard for the operation of unmanned
aircraft. The objective of this study is to highlight current challenges for simulating icing with …

Identification of an Electric UAV Propulsion System in Icing Conditions

In-flight atmospheric icing is a severe hazard for propeller-driven unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) that can lead to issues ranging from reduced flight performance to unacceptable loss …

UAV icing: A unified icing severity index derived from performance degradation

M Cheung, R Hann, TA Johansen - AIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-3906. vid A problem that
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) operators face when dealing with in-flight icing conditions …

UAV icing: Ice shedding detection method for an electrothermal de-icing system

B Løw-Hansen, R Hann, TA Johansen - AIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-3904. vid Among the identified
problems with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially with the medium-sized fixed …

UAV Icing: Intercycle Ice Effects on Aerodynamic Performance

J Wallisch, R Hann - 2023 - ntnuopen.ntnu.no
Atmospheric in-flight icing poses a challenge to all aircraft including unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs). Aircraft should avoid icing conditions unless they have ways of mitigating …