Sergey Y Matrosov from 4133 Nevis St, Boulder, CO 80301, age 67

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Location:

Boulder, CO

Industry:

Research

Work:

Noaa: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Atmospheric Sciences

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Icing Hazard Avoidance System And Method Using Dual-Polarization Airborne Radar
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US Patent:

6377202, Apr 23, 2002
Filed:

Mar 24, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/534069
Inventors:

Robert A. Kropfli - Golden CO
Roger F. Reinking - Longmont CO
Bruce W. Bartram - Boulder CO
Sergey Y. Matrosov - Boulder CO
Brooks E. Martner - Lafayette CO
Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Commerce - Washington DC
University Technology Corporation - Boulder CO
International Classification:

G01S 1395
US Classification:

342 26, 342 27, 342175, 342188, 342195
Abstract:

An icing hazard avoidance system and method utilizes a forward-looking, single frequency, dual-polarization pulse radar system as well as temperature sensing means to determine if supercooled liquid water (SLW) drops are present in an aircrafts flight path. A processor determines the ratio of co-polarized and cross-polarized returns. This ratio and the temperature of the atmosphere indicate if SLW drops exists. If an icing hazard is determined, an indicator in the cockpit of the aircraft alerts pilots so that avoidance measures may be taken.