New radar system may help airplanes avoid in-flight icing

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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http://scienceblog.com/community/article2446.html

I'm delighted to see this. Dr. Wayne Sand was working on this concept back
in 1996....some funding must have become available. From his description at
the time, it seems very doable.

Bob Gardner

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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...

more at :
http://scienceblog.com/community/article2446.html