Arndt et al., 1994 - Google Patents
Microwave sensor for ice detectionArndt et al., 1994
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- Arndt G
- Chu A
- Stolarczyk L
- Stolarczyk G
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- Dual-Use Space Technology Transfer Conference and Exhibition
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ABSTRACT A microwave technique has been developed for detecting ice build-up on the wing surfaces of commercial airliners and highway bridges. A microstrip patch antenna serves as the sensor, with changes in the resonant frequency and impedance being …
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- G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
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