A Flight Investigation of the Thermal Properties of an Exhaust Heated Wing De-icing System on a Lockheed 12-A Airplane
Abstract
The thermal properties are presented for the exhaust heated wing de-icing system of a Lockheed 12-A airplane which has successfully prevented wing icing in 25 hours of flying in various icing conditions. The quantities of heat supplied for de-icing of the wings under various conditions were measured and are presented. The distribution of temperatures above the ambient air temperature for the wing surface under various operating conditions are given. The design and construction of the wing heating system are described and design factors relative to the weight, maintenance, and the applicability to exhaust heating on other airplanes are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1941
- Accession Number
- ADB804235
Entities
People
- Lawrence Clousing
- Lewis A. Robert
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration