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LO Rotor Blade De-Ice Systems Evaluation
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 2
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Fiscal Year: 1995Title: LO Rotor Blade De-Ice Systems EvaluationAgency / Branch: DOD / ARMYContract: N/AAward Amount: $596,639.00
Abstract:
This proposal investigates candidate main rotor blade de-icing systems which offer signature reduction capabilities. In comparison to traditional mechanical boot style de-icing systems, electrical de-icing systems are considered. One such candidate is a novel electrical thin film resistive de-icing system, which shows potential to lower the RCS levels associated with main rotor blade systems. This de-icing approach is a modified form of resistive heating. The resistive element is comprised of a thin sheet of resistive material in the areas of ice accretion on the rotor blade surfaces. In contrast to traditional resistive heating where highly conductive wires are used, a film of resistive material can be used to achieve the desired low observable (LO) specifications. This approach would be applicable as both an ice prevention technique and a de-icing technique. Basic evaluation of this approach will be performed through numercial and experimental investigation. Comparisons will be made to the traditional mechanical and electrical de-icing systems with various signature reduction techniques to assess the viability of the thin film resistive de-icing system.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Dr. Harry Shamansky
6142249078Business Contact:
Analytic Designs, Inc.
245 East Gay Street Columbus, OH 43215EIN/Tax ID:DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Army |
Award ID: 20516 |
Program Year/Program: 1995 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 20516 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |