IceFinder
Research
Icefinder combines basic research with applied development. The focus is on researching novel nanomaterials and their use for highly sensitive detection of moisture and ice formation under real-world environmental conditions.
Scientific excellence meets industrial application.
Research & Validation
Climate Wind Tunnel Tests
Prototypes of the Icefinder system underwent extensive testing in specialized climate wind tunnels. These tests simulated icing conditions down to -18 °C and wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h.
- Detection of supercooled large drops (SLD), which pose a high risk in aviation.
- Precise early warning within 5 seconds of icing onset.
- Validation of nano-coating durability under abrasive conditions (sand/dust).
Collaborative Research
Stony Brook University (USA) is assisting with the molecular analysis of adsorption processes at the nanostructure level.
Scientific support
The Austrian Institute for Icing Sciences (AIIS) provides meteorological expertise and state-of-the-art monitoring stations.
Practical development
In collaboration with industry partners, the sensor technology is being developed, tested, and prepared for future aviation applications under real-world conditions.
Scientific articles
Icefinder is making waves in the international expert community.
Signal Processing for Advanced Nano-Sensors in Hybrid De-Icing
SAE International
Detailed analysis of the algorithmic evaluation of changes in resistance during phase transitions.
Frühzeitige Eiserkennung mithilfe hydrophiler Kohlenstoff-Nanostrukturen
AIAA Journal
A comparative study between traditional optical systems and Icefinder nanotechnology.
