AIRCRAFT & WIND TURBINES

RAPID ICE PROTECTION
FOR CRITICAL SURFACES

Betterfrost detects ice early and clears critical aerodynamic surfaces in minutes, using significantly less energy than conventional deicing systems.

The Challenge

ICE CREATES RISK BEYOND THE SURFACE

In aerospace and wind energy, ice buildup adds weight, disrupts performance, and increases operational risk. Removing it can be slow, energy-intensive, and difficult to verify.

OPERATIONAL DELAYS

— deicing can slow turnaround and delay takeoff readiness

HIGH ENERGY USE

— traditional methods use significant energy and heated equipment

Performance Loss

— ice adds risk and can reduce turbine output by 17%

LIMITED CONFIRMATION

— it can be difficult to confirm the surface is completely ice-free

THE BETTERFROST APPROACH

THE SYSTEM BEHIND PRECISION DEICING

Betterfrost combines ice detection, targeted heating, and adaptive power control to clear critical surfaces with far less energy. The system identifies where ice is present, directs heat only to affected areas, and confirms when the surface is clear.

Precision Surface Heating

Pulsed power targets the interfacial ice layer, reducing heat loss and releasing ice efficiently.

Intelligent Power Control

Power is directed only where ice is present, reducing energy use and improving response time.

Real-Time Ice Detection

Sensors detect ice formation early, locate affected areas, and confirm when surfaces are clear.

AEROSPACE

DEICE FASTER. FLY SOONER.

Betterfrost detects ice location, applies heat only where needed, and confirms when surfaces are clear. On the ground, this enables chemical-free deicing at the gate and reduces time to takeoff.

Detect ice before performance drops

Monitor critical surfaces in real time

Break the ice-to-surface bond directly

25 min faster
Time to takeoff
Under 3 min
Surface clearance

TWO CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
ONE PRECISION ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM

WIND ENERGY

KEEP BLADES CLEAR AND PRODUCTIVE

Betterfrost detects blade ice early, targets heat to affected areas, and helps restore aerodynamic performance with minimal energy. That supports more reliable winter operation and helps reduce output losses caused by ice buildup.

Detect ice early on rotor blade surfaces

Activate deicing only where needed

Support safer winter turbine operation

8 cm in 2 min
Ice clearance at −20 C
17% output loss
Blade ice can reduce output

BETTERFROST VS
TRADITIONAL DEICING

Traditional deicing can require more energy, respond more slowly, and make it difficult to verify that critical surfaces are clear. Betterfrost detects ice early, directs heat only to affected areas, and confirms when the surface is ice-free.

KEY AREA
Ice detection
Heat delivery
Response time
Energy use
Weight
Reliability
TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS
Delayed or limited detection
Broad thermal soak
Slow deicing cycles
High energy demand
Heavy mechanical or fluid systems
Manual or delayed activation
BETTERFROST
Early, precise ice detection
Targets only affected areas
Clears in under 3 minutes
Lower energy, targeted output
Thin-film integration
Automated detection and activation

Get in Touch

KEEP Your SURFACES CLEAR

Tell us about your application and we’ll help you find the right ice protection approach.

We're here to help!

Betterfrost Technical Center
2115 South Service Rd W
Oakville, ON L6L 5W2 Canada

info@betterfrost.com