Mathematical models for protecting aircraft from icing have been developed at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT). This was reported by the Center for Scientific Communication of the university.
The mathematical models developed by scientists will be used in solving the problems of aircraft icing and friction reduction. This will allow making the right and informed choice of material for hydrophobic coating, and will also minimize the risk of accidents and flight costs.
One of the biggest threats to aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles is ice build-up on the surface of their wings and fuselage. These formations increase the weight of the vessel, worsen its aerodynamic characteristics and disrupt the operation of sensors. Such growths often occur as a result of an aircraft colliding with droplets of supercooled water, to protect against which various water-repellent coatings are applied to structural elements.
Scientists have studied the interaction of water with hydrophobic materials. Based on the data obtained, a set of mathematical models was created.
The development allows calculating the dynamic characteristics of hydrophobic coatings and the nature of their interaction with water, as well as predicting changes in their properties depending on various conditions.
Earlier www1.ru reported that plasma and laser technologies for aircraft repair were created in Novosibirsk.
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