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Ice Advisor
Portable Cockpit Ice Detector
Ice Advisor is an optical ice detector that uses an eyesafe laser to
remotely determine the presence of ice on a surface or visible moisture
and below freezing conditions in air. By sensing the absorption and reflection
of laser light from the environment, Ice Advisor is able to alert the
crew of the existence of icing conditions, or if actual ice layers have
accumulated on the aircraft. Digital temperature readout is also available
and displayed to alert the crew of freezing conditions at altitude.
The unit is mounted on the pilot or co-pilot side window and looks out
at a surface to be monitored. Sensitivity is set to various levels to
indicate the onset of ice, or delay until an appreciable buildup has occurred.
In a second embodiment, the unit is mounted on the cockpit front windshield
to directly alert the pilot when approaching icing conditions. The unit
will also indicate direct ice buildup on the front windshield, which generally
cannot be seen in IFR or night flying.
If your aircraft is equipped with deicing equipment, use the Ice Advisor
to remind you to activate equipment early, before dangerous levels of
ice can build up on your aircraft wing and tail surfaces. If your aircraft
is not equipped with deicing equipment, but you regularly fly into IMC
conditions, let the Ice Advisor warn you of impending icing conditions
and enable you to properly avoid and exit these conditions.
Operation
The unit has bright LED displays for ICING DETECT, as well as a digital
LCD constant temperature readout. The unit operates up to 12 continuous hours
on batteries. The cockpit light will operate up to 50 hours on a charge
due to new solid state LED technology light bulbs.
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Features
- Portable cockpit ice detection
- Detects ice on wing leading edge or windshield
- Detects icing conditions
- Displays external temperature
- Built-in cockpit map light
- Battery operated, no STC required
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