SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM FOR AIRPORT PAVEMENT SNOW, SLUSH, AND ICE CONTROL

The technical and economic practicability of a solar energy pavement heating system for use in snow, slush and ice control on airport runways, taxiways and ramps is discussed. The preliminary design considers the winter climate, the air traffic density and the operating and total system costs. Cost comparison between a solar, electrical and a steam fired system are given together with a "SNOP" number which is unique to each airport. Through use of the "SNOP" number, each airport management can predict when the practicality of a solar system should be considered.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Symposium on Alternate Fuel Resources, Santa Maria, California, 25-27 March 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

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• Authors:
  • Bromley Jr, E
  • D'Aulerio, H
  • Pravda, M
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Symposium on Alternate Fuel Resources, Santa Maria, California, 25-27 March 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 58-69

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Costs; Electrical systems; Forecasting; Ramps; Slush; Snow and ice control; Snow removal; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Steam; Taxiways; Traffic density
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Finance; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163524
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Aerospace Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 1977 12:00AM