The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the ...
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AI being tested to prevent stalls and reduce air turbulence for smoother flights
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The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
It is generated when air flows over the wings of a plane ... Since they’re thin enough to flow off a plane when it’s not moving — or moving slowly — they can be applied to any aircraft.