Feasibility of Using Lasers and Infrared Heaters as UNREP Icing Countermeasures

Abstract

Report summarizes the results of a study directed toward determining the feasibility of applying laser technology to UNREP deicing, and infrared heating technology to UNREP anti-icing and deicing. The shipboard applicability of lasers for use as an UNREP deicing tool was determined to be technically feasible, with the laser system operating in either a melting mode or a shattering mode. Design approaches were developed for overcoming concerns related to the ability of the laser to remove ice without damaging the underlying surface, and the ability to use the system without risk of injury to the operator or to other members of the deicing team. Anti-icing, Deicing, Icing, Topside icing, Arctic, Cold weather, Lasers, Infrared heating, Underway replenishment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1989
Accession Number
ADA219031

Entities

People

  • Lawrence A. Schultz
  • Peter V. Minnick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Frequency Combs
  • Health Services
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Science
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Quantum Yields
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy