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Nov 19, 2024

Math professor could help answer physics of ice buildup on planes

Posted by in categories: information science, mathematics, physics, transportation

Team develops simulation algorithms for safer, greener, and more aerodynamic aircraft.


Ice buildup on aircraft wings and fuselage occurs when atmospheric conditions conducive to ice formation are encountered during flight, presenting a critical area of focus for their research endeavors.

Ice accumulation on an aircraft during flight poses a significant risk, potentially impairing its performance and, in severe cases, leading to catastrophic consequences.

Fernández’s laboratory is dedicated to the development of algorithms and software tools aimed at comprehensively understanding these processes and leveraging this knowledge to enhance future aircraft designs, thereby mitigating potential negative outcomes.

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