Nonfluid Transportable Aircraft Deicing System

Radiant Aviation Services have been providing airports with an economical, operationally efficient and environmental (non-fluid) system for deicing large aircraft since 1998. They have already perfected the science to employ a two stage infrared area-deicing system, which is FAA approved. Leveraging this technical expertise we are proposing an electrical infrared system, which will consist of ground mounted modules that will deploy an array of emitters. The modules will be modified mobility bins that can be easily transported by Air Force cargo aircraft. The electrically powered emitters will produce the same-patented effect that our commercial systems in Newark, Oslo and soon at JFK already achieve. This system will fit contingency operational needs. Using an electrically powered system will allow it to be quickly installed and able to use existing bare base electrical generators. The ground-based emitters will have their infrared energy reflected off lightweight reflectors that can be easily attached to the ceiling of any contingency flow through hangar. This fully integrated system can be sized to deice helicopters up to large mobility aircraft. As per the solicitation, deicing fluid will only be used for holdover purposes. We already have operational procedures for holdover glycol use at Newark and achieved at least a 90% reduction in glycol use compared to conventional methods. Our technical expertise and operational understanding of this capability will ensure outstanding results in Phase I and II with rapid transition to Phase III and use by military or commercial interests.