Sleet and ice troubles on transmission lines in New England

This paper deals with the troubles one of the large power companies in New England has encountered from sleet and ice on transmission lines. The experience of this company should bring home to the transmission line designer the fact that in certain parts of the country sleet is a very serious problem and should be taken into account in designing all new transmission lines. It also shows the necessity for looking over the existing transmission systems with a view to providing some quick and easy method of thawing sleet from the lines already constructed.