Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology
In cold environments, ice formation poses significant risks to infrastructure such as transportation systems and power transmission. Yet, traditional de-icing methods are often time-consuming, hazardous, and inefficient. In this regard, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have shown great potential in e...
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| description | In cold environments, ice formation poses significant risks to infrastructure such as transportation systems and power transmission. Yet, traditional de-icing methods are often time-consuming, hazardous, and inefficient. In this regard, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have shown great potential in environmental ice detection and de-icing applications. This study comprehensively reviews the application of UAVs in ice detection and de-icing operations in external environments, emphasizing their potential to replace traditional manual methods. Firstly, the latest developments in UAV-based external ice detection technology are examined, with a focus on the unique capabilities of sensors such as multispectral cameras, infrared imagers, and LiDAR in capturing specific ice features. Subsequently, the implementation and effectiveness of chemical, mechanical, and thermal de-icing methods delivered via UAV platforms are evaluated, focusing on their operational efficiency and adaptability. In addition, key operational requirements are reviewed, including environmental adaptability, mission planning and execution, and command transmission, as well as system design and manufacturing. Finally, the practical challenges involved in deploying UAVs under complex weather conditions are examined and solutions are proposed. These are aimed at promoting future research and ultimately driving the adoption of UAV technology in de-icing applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b837d0be1cdb46459ad1b45022a6115e2025-01-24T13:29:36ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2024-12-0191510.3390/drones9010005Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing TechnologyQingying Li0Zhijie Chai1Rao Yao2Tian Bai3Huanyu Zhao4School of Air Transportation, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, ChinaSchool of Air Transportation, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, ChinaSchool of Air Transportation, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, ChinaBeijing Aerospace Institute for Metrology and Measurement Technology, Beijing 100048, ChinaLiaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Aircraft Ice Protection, AVIC Aerodynamics Research Institute, Shenyang 110034, ChinaIn cold environments, ice formation poses significant risks to infrastructure such as transportation systems and power transmission. Yet, traditional de-icing methods are often time-consuming, hazardous, and inefficient. In this regard, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have shown great potential in environmental ice detection and de-icing applications. This study comprehensively reviews the application of UAVs in ice detection and de-icing operations in external environments, emphasizing their potential to replace traditional manual methods. Firstly, the latest developments in UAV-based external ice detection technology are examined, with a focus on the unique capabilities of sensors such as multispectral cameras, infrared imagers, and LiDAR in capturing specific ice features. Subsequently, the implementation and effectiveness of chemical, mechanical, and thermal de-icing methods delivered via UAV platforms are evaluated, focusing on their operational efficiency and adaptability. In addition, key operational requirements are reviewed, including environmental adaptability, mission planning and execution, and command transmission, as well as system design and manufacturing. Finally, the practical challenges involved in deploying UAVs under complex weather conditions are examined and solutions are proposed. These are aimed at promoting future research and ultimately driving the adoption of UAV technology in de-icing applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/1/5unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)external environment applicationice detectionde-icing methodstechnical challengescoping strategies |
| spellingShingle | Qingying Li Zhijie Chai Rao Yao Tian Bai Huanyu Zhao Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology Drones unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) external environment application ice detection de-icing methods technical challenges coping strategies |
| title | Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology |
| title_full | Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology |
| title_fullStr | Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology |
| title_short | Investigation into UAV Applications for Environmental Ice Detection and De-Icing Technology |
| title_sort | investigation into uav applications for environmental ice detection and de icing technology |
| topic | unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) external environment application ice detection de-icing methods technical challenges coping strategies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/1/5 |
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