NASA Tests Reveal Ice Protection Need For Transonic Wing

ice on TTBW wing nasa photo

The test work was undertaken at NASA’s Glenn Research Center’s Icing Research Tunnel in Ohio.

Credit: NASA/Jordan Cochran
Two icing test campaigns conducted on a section of a transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW), like that in development for the X-66 flight demonstrator, suggest large sections of the leading edge will require an extensive ice protection system. The test work, undertaken at NASA’s Glenn Research Center’s...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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