A system includes a signal monitor to monitor a time rate of change of a revolution per minute (RPM) trim signal that is received from an RPM command path to control a velocity of a helicopter rotor. An icing detector detects for the presence of ice accumulation on the helicopter rotor by comparing the time rate of change of the RPM trim signal to a predetermined threshold for the time rate of change.
HELICOPTER ROTOR ICING DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
2019-04-18
Patent
Electronic Resource
English