This paper explores the application method of a Plasma Synthetic Jet Actuator (PSJA) for ice removal on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wings. Traditional wing anti-icing and de-icing technologies, such as engine bleed air and electric heating, suffer from issues like high power consumption and ineffective ice removal, rendering them unsuitable for small-scale UAVs. Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma technology offers a novel solution, ensuring ice removal on the leading edge of the wing while preventing overflow ice formation on the middle and rear sections. Compared to traditional electric heating methods for wing anti-icing and de-icing, this solution consumes less energy, requires simpler equipment, and is easier to control. Experimental studies have demonstrated the significant effectiveness of DBD plasma technology in ice prevention. By optimizing the layout and parameter settings of the plasma actuator, de-icing efficiency can be further enhanced. Such applications can provide solutions to the rapidly evolving problem of anti-icing and de-icing for UAVs, enhancing the ice protection performance of UAV wings while ensuring their operational endurance.

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Application of DBD Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma in UAV Wing De-icing

  • Xuejing Yang,
  • Xincheng Wang,
  • Yu Wang,
  • Qipeng Li,
  • Zhengchao Yang

摘要

This paper explores the application method of a Plasma Synthetic Jet Actuator (PSJA) for ice removal on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wings. Traditional wing anti-icing and de-icing technologies, such as engine bleed air and electric heating, suffer from issues like high power consumption and ineffective ice removal, rendering them unsuitable for small-scale UAVs. Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma technology offers a novel solution, ensuring ice removal on the leading edge of the wing while preventing overflow ice formation on the middle and rear sections. Compared to traditional electric heating methods for wing anti-icing and de-icing, this solution consumes less energy, requires simpler equipment, and is easier to control. Experimental studies have demonstrated the significant effectiveness of DBD plasma technology in ice prevention. By optimizing the layout and parameter settings of the plasma actuator, de-icing efficiency can be further enhanced. Such applications can provide solutions to the rapidly evolving problem of anti-icing and de-icing for UAVs, enhancing the ice protection performance of UAV wings while ensuring their operational endurance.