The diploma thesis describes and analyzes De-icing/Anti-icing process at Ljubljana Jože
Pučnik Airport in relation to the current DE position and its efficiency, which plays a very
important role from the point of view of safety when winter weather conditions occur or
anything close to that.
The thesis presents all modern and efficient methods of de-icing and further protection
against icing of aircraft surfaces, as well as influencing conditions and factors. There is
emphasis put on the importance of applying de-icing/anti-icing fluids and their concentration
to the surface of the aircraft, the use of dedicated »HOT« tables, and the general problems
that occur in practice.
The last part of the thesis on the examples of »state of the art« airports, presents a proposal
to change the current position of de-icing and anti-icing operations to the new positions DE-
1 and DE-2, which would, in this area today, achieve a much needed and »sought after«
greater efficiency.
At the same time the thesis provides small guidelines for the most likely increase in demand
for travel in the future. As the current technology becomes obsolete, more will need to be
done for modern aviation in terms of safety, less environmental burden, reduction of costs
and delays for all involved.
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