Conducting-fiber deicing systems and methods. In one embodiment, an
assembly includes a surface subject to an accumulation of ice, the
surface at least partially including a heating portion having a layer of
multi-directional electrically-conductive fibers formed between first and
second non-electrically conductive layers. The layer of
electrically-conductive fibers is coupled to a power supply member and is
adapted to conduct an electrical current such that the layer of
electrically-conductive fibers, and at least one of the first and second
non-electrically conductive layers of the heating portion, are raised to
an elevated temperature to at least partially inhibit the accumulation of
ice on the surface.