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In one embodiment, one or more modular heated covers 104 are placed on the surface 102 to thaw or prevent freezing of the surface 102. A plurality of thermal covers 104 may be connected by electrical coupling connections 106 to provide heat to a larger area of the surface 102. In one embodiment, the modular heated covers 104 may include a physical connecting means, an electrical connector, one or more insulation layers, and an active electrical heating element. The electrical heating elements of the thermal covers 104 may be connected in a series configuration. Alternatively, the electrical heating elements of the thermal covers 104 may be connected in a parallel configuration. Detailed embodiments of modular heated covers 104 are discussed further with relation to FIG. 2 through FIG. 4.

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