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In this paper a parametric optimization of the dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator is con ducted in order to achieve better ice sensing and deicing performance. For this purpose, different DBD
plasma actuators were tested by changing the main geometrical dimension of the DBD plasma actuator and
dielectric material. Both the ice sensing and thermal characteristics of the DBD plasma actuator were
analyzed and compared. The results reveal that there exists two separate set of optimum parameters that
lead to best ice sensing and thermal behavior. For both the sensing and thermal characteristics, the thinnest
DBD showed the best performance. Kapton DBD plasma actuator showed the highest surface temperature
while PMMA (poly methyl methacrylate) had the best performance for ice sensing. In the end, the deicing
performance of a DBD actuator that had in average better thermal and ice sensing performance was tested
for deicing an ice layer and a frost layer. The progress of the deicing process and the ice sensing measure on
the surface were recorded and analyzed.
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Ice sensing Deicing Thermal characterization Plasma actuator