New car sensors to avoid dangerous ice developed by University of Michigan engineer’s team

ANN ARBOR — A new technology developed by a team led by a University of Michigan pilot and engineer could make it easier for pilots and drivers to avoid dangerous ice.

Nilton Renno, professor of climate and space sciences and engineering at UM, and his 12-person team have developed new sensors that can detect water and ice dozens of meters ahead of both automobiles and airplanes.

His research was published in the journal Scientific Reports on Jan. 26…

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