CFD as an Aid to In-flight Icing Certification

ABSTRACT 

Aircraft, Rotorcraft and UAVs flying through clouds
encounter the problem of ice formation on critical surfaces
and on/in engines. This can moderately or severely alter
aerodynamic performance and handling qualities. CFD is a
cost-effective, flexible and comprehensive aid to the
analysis-design-certification of ice protection systems.
Modern CFD offers advanced 3D simulation tools and physical
models that more completely explore the combined flight and
icing envelopes, optimize designs, and finely tune
associated tunnel, tanker and flight tests.

This short but to-the-point course illustrates the
state-of-the-art in CFD icing simulation and its 
application to the certification process. It should be of
direct and indirect value to all personnel involved in
in-flight icing. 

THE LECTURES

1. CFD Simulation of In-flight Icing
2. CFD Simulation of Droplet Impingement, Ice Accretion, De-
and Anti-icing
3. Operating in Known-icing, Handling Qualities Issues
4. CFD in Aid of Certification (Aircraft Case Study)
5. CFD in Aid of Certification (Helicopters, UAVs, Engines
and Sensors Case Studies)

THE INSTRUCTORS

Mr. Martin AUBE (Newmerical Technologies International, 
Canada)
Prof. Wagdi G. HABASHI (McGill University, Canada)
Dr. Alberto PUEYO (Bombardier Aerospace, Canada)