New technology in the works could make winter weather easier for pilots to bear, with one project seeking to make airport surfaces ice-free, and another aiming to keep ice off airplane wings. At the University of Nebraska, Lincoln campus, civil engineer Chris Tuan and his research team are testing a mix of steel shavings and carbon particles that are added to concrete surfaces, which then are electrified to prevent the buildup of ice. The modified concrete carries just enough electrical current to melt ice while remaining safe to the touch, according to the university.
Source: avwebNew Tech Fights Winter Icing