Heliport Snow and Ice Control Methods and Guidelines.

Abstract

Guidelines for snow and ice control on heliports are presented for the purpose of both enhancing the operational utility of heliports, and employing the unique capabilities of the rotorcraft to the maximum extent. These guidelines consider manual methods of snow and ice control such as plowing and chemical application, and automated methods through pavement heating systems. Cost and design considerations are provided for each system. Benefit/cost decision guidelines are provided with estimated annual operating cost data for 32 U.S. cities, and six snow and ice control methods. In addition, selection guidelines provide a methodology to assist heliport planners and designers with the selection of the most appropriate snow and ice control system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148137

Entities

People

  • J. B. Mckinley
  • R. B. Newman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Deicing Systems
  • Electricity
  • Engineering
  • Groundwater
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Vaporization
  • Ice Formation
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Solar System
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface Temperature
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies