The buildup of ice on airplanes in flight is a major winter hazard for small
and commuter planes. But scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric
Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., are testing a new system this month that
may pinpoint water droplets in clouds that cause icing, potentially enabling
pilots to avoid dangerous areas...

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