Demisting Sensor System

A sensor system for use with a windshield that defines an at least partially transparent region, the sensor system comprising:

• a glare shield configured to be positioned adjacent to the windshield to define a sealed sensor cavity therebetween;
• at least one sensor configured to be disposed within the sealed sensor cavity and oriented with a field of view through the at least partially transparent region of the windshield;
• and
• a moisture-trapping material disposed within the sealed sensor cavity and configured to absorb or adsorb moisture to control humidity and reduce condensation within the sealed sensor cavity.

A housing assembly for a sensor system configured for use with a windshield having an at least partially transparent region, the housing assembly comprising:

• a glare shield configured to be positioned adjacent to the windshield to define a sealed sensor cavity therebetween,
• wherein the glare shield comprises a first glare panel and a second glare panel oriented transversely relative to one another,
• wherein each of the first glare panel and the second glare panel comprises a heater layer configured to provide a dual-plane heater arrangement,
• wherein at least one sensor is configured to be disposed within the sealed sensor cavity and oriented with a field of view through the at least partially transparent region of the windshield, and
• wherein the sealed sensor cavity is defined by a continuous seal between the glare shield and the windshield to prevent external fluid ingress.