SYNERGETIC NOISE ABSORPTION AND ANTI-ICING FOR AIRCRAFTS

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for an inductive coil anti-icing and noise absorption system. In certain versions, the inductive coil anti-icing and noise absorption system may include an inductive coil and a skin. The inductive coil may generate electromagnetic fields and may electromagnetically couple with the skin. The skin, upon electromagnetically coupling with the inductive coil, may increase in temperature and the increase in temperature may melt or prevent the formation of ice on the skin. The skin or a portion of the skin may be porous and may allow incorporation of a sound absorbing liner. The sound absorbing liner may attenuate noise generated by the aircraft (e.g., noise generated by the aircraft engine). Certain versions may include a plurality of inductive coils and a plurality of skins.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a skin of an aircraft, wherein:
the skin is comprised of a first material such that at least a portion of the first material is a ferromagnetic metal, andthe skin at least partly defines a cavity; and an inductive coil located at least partly within the cavity and configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the skin.