STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State University engineers in the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory are spearheading research that could make unmanned aircraft systems operational by government and civilian aviation in icy conditions. MSU is leading an icing system development and technology team in what the Defense Department hopes will result in lightweight anti-icing systems, leading to certification for UAS to operate in forecasted icing conditions. DoD awarded $5M for the effort that also includes the university’s aerospace engineering department and several industry partners. The entire team is evaluating the use of a new carbon-nanotube coating, part of an intelligently controlled ice protection system. One aspect of the flight testing includes 3-D printed ice shapes designed by Raspet to mimic frozen formations affixed to the wings. Results from those tests help inform the development of the ice protection system. (Source: MSU 12/03/20) MSU engineers lead the way for bringing UAS to the skies during ice conditions | Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)
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