Patent ID: 9180972
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: B64D,B64F

Abstract:
1. An ice detection system comprising: a first sensor located on a leading edge of a vertical stabilizer on an aircraft, wherein the first sensor is configured to detect a first type of icing condition for the aircraft, and wherein the first sensor is located at a first height above a fuselage of the aircraft; a second sensor located on a first side of the vertical stabilizer, wherein the second sensor is configured to detect a second type of icing condition for the aircraft, wherein the second sensor is substantially flush to a first surface on the first side of the vertical stabilizer, and wherein the second sensor is located at a second height different from the first height above the fuselage of the aircraft; and a third sensor located on a second side of the vertical stabilizer, wherein the third sensor is configured to detect the second type of icing condition for the aircraft.