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Detection system and method for ice and other debris

  • US 20050263646A1
  • Filed: 05/26/2004
  • Published: 12/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A detection system for detecting debris on a surface of a member, the system comprising:

  • a heating device in thermal communication with the member;

    an infrared sensing device configured to sense infrared radiation emitted from the member; and

    a monitoring device in communication with the sensing device and configured to monitor a change in emission from the member and thereby detect the presence of debris on the surface of the member.

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