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10-06-2000 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ АКУСТИЧЕСКИХ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ПОДВОДНЫХ ОБЪЕКТОВ

Номер: RU0000013923U1
Автор: Баханов О.Н., Котяшкин С.И., Кощеев Р.С.
Принадлежит: Государственное предприятие "Научно-исследовательский и проектный институт геофизических методов разведки океана"

1. Система для измерения акустических характеристик подводных объектов, включающая судно с набортным обрабатывающим модулем и связанную с судовым обрабатывающим модулем посредством кабель-троса комбинированную буйковую станцию, содержащую плавающий поверхностный модуль и подвешенный к нему на кабель-тросе подводный модуль, оснащенный акустическими измерителями, отличающаяся тем, что плавающий поверхностный модуль выполнен в виде цилиндрического наборного поплавка, состоящего из секций-дисков и имеющего нулевую плавучесть. 2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что каждая из секций-дисков наборного поплавка выполнена с возможностью обеспечения подъемной силы, кратной целому числу n кг, например, n, 2n, 3n, ... кг. 3. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что 0,5-0,8 частей наборного поплавка выполнены в виде одной секции, а остальные 0,2-0,5 частей наборного поплавка выполнены в виде секций-дисков, каждая из которых обеспечивает подъемную силу, кратному целому числу кг. 4. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что она снабжена одним или несколькими удерживающими буями, поддерживающими верхнюю часть кабель-троса, соединяющую плавающий поверхностный модуль буйковой станции с судовым набортным обрабатывающим модулем. 5. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что подводный модуль буйковой станции снабжен демпфирующим элементом в виде кольцеобразного диска. 6. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что подводный модуль дополнительно оснащен измерительными датчиками температуры, давления, солености и/или других параметров водной среды. 7. Системы по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что плавающий поверхностный модуль оснащен радиолокационным отражателем и/или приемником спутниковой системы местоопределения. (19) RU (11) 13 923 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (2000.01) G01S 3/80 (2000.01) B63B 22/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2000102044/20 , 26.01.2000 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.01.2000 ...

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10-09-2006 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАЗМЕРОВ АТМОСФЕРНЫХ ТУРБУЛЕНТНЫХ ВИХРЕЙ

Номер: RU0000056595U1
Автор: Степанов Валерий Викторович
Принадлежит: Государственное Учреждение "Арктический и антарктический научно-исследовательский институт"

1. Устройство для измерения размеров атмосферных турбулентных вихрей, содержащее цифровой фотоаппарат, выполненный с возможностью фотографирования изображения за одну простую операцию и преобразования сфотографированного изображения в цифровую матрицу данных изображения, устройство обработки в виде персонального или карманного компьютера, устройство отображения изображения в виде печатающего устройства и/или монитора, отличающееся тем, что оно дополнительно содержит высотомер, измеритель угла наклона фотоаппарата и сетку перспективных искажений. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что выходы высотомера и измеритель угла наклона фотоаппарата соединены с входами устройства обработки. 3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что устройство обработки выполнено с возможностью создания сетки перспективных искажений в зависимости от значений выхода высотомера и измеритель угла наклона фотоаппарата. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что устройство обработки выполнено с возможностью наложения сетки перспективных искажений на изображения и поворота их на 180° относительно изображения, формируемого фотоаппаратом. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 56 595 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2006115052/22 , 02.05.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 02.05.2006 (45) Опубликовано: 10.09.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Государственное Учреждение "Арктический и антарктический научно-исследовательский институт" (RU) Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 5 6 5 9 5 R U U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для измерения размеров атмосферных турбулентных вихрей, содержащее цифровой фотоаппарат, выполненный с возможностью фотографирования изображения за одну простую операцию и преобразования сфотографированного изображения в цифровую матрицу данных изображения, устройство обработки в виде персонального или карманного компьютера, устройство ...

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10-01-2012 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО СЕЛЕКЦИИ ДВИЖУЩИХСЯ ЦЕЛЕЙ

Номер: RU0000112400U1
Автор: Галеев Мансур Гарифзянович, Демидов Сергей Сергеевич, Зорин Сергей Валерьевич, Коваленко Иван Андреевич, Масеева Ирина Александровна, Пигин Евгений Александрович, Сокиран Василий Иванович, Фёдоров Станислав Владимирович
Принадлежит: Открытое акционерное общество "Научно-исследовательский институт приборостроения имени В.В. Тихомирова"

Устройство селекции движущихся целей, содержащее блок сжатия ЛЧМ сигнала, компенсатор СДЦ, отличающееся тем, что введены устройство измерения шумов, первый амплитудный детектор, первый накопитель, второй амплитудный детектор, второй накопитель, постоянное запоминающее устройство, решающее устройство, коммутатор, обнаружитель, вход устройства селекции движущихся целей соединен с входом блока сжатия ЛЧМ сигнала и с входом устройства измерения шумов, выход блока сжатия ЛЧМ сигнала соединен со входом компенсатора СДЦ и входом второго амплитудного детектора, выход которого подключен к входу второго накопителя, выход компенсатора СДЦ подключен к входу первого амплитудного детектора, выход первого амплитудного детектора соединен с входом первого накопителя, выходы первого и второго накопителя соединены с первым и вторым входом решающего устройства, соответственно, первый и второй выходы ПЗУ подключены к третьему и четвертому входам решающего устройства, соответственно, выход решающего устройства соединен с третьим входом коммутатора, выход устройства измерения шумов соединен со вторым входом коммутатора, с первым входом коммутатора соединен выход второго некогерентного накопителя, выход коммутатора соединен с входом обнаружителя. И 1 112400 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 112 400” 94 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 26.05.2020 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 01.03.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 01.03.2021 Бюл. №7 Стр.: 1 па ООС ЕП

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20-04-2013 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГЛУБИНЫ ЗАЛЕГАНИЯ ТЕРМОКЛИНА С ДРЕЙФУЮЩЕГО СУДНА

Номер: RU0000127188U1
Автор: Зимин Алексей Вадимович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Российский государственный гидрометеорологический университет" (РГГМУ)

Система для измерения глубины залегания термоклина с дрейфующего судна, содержащая распределенные по вертикали измерительные линии термоинтегральных преобразователей, на верхних концах которых установлены преобразователи локальной температуры, а на нижних - совместно преобразователи локальной температуры и гидростатического давления, соединенных кабель-тросами, отличающаяся тем, что в состав системы для измерения глубины залегания термоклина с дрейфующего судна дополнительно введено малое плавсредство с одной из упомянутых измерительных линий, установленное с возможностью удерживать свое положение относительно дрейфующего судна, причем остальные измерительные линии размещены у носа и кормы судна. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (13) 127 188 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012113977/28, 06.06.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.06.2012 (72) Автор(ы): Зимин Алексей Вадимович (RU) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 06.06.2012 (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2013 Бюл. № 11 1 2 7 1 8 8 R U Формула полезной модели Система для измерения глубины залегания термоклина с дрейфующего судна, содержащая распределенные по вертикали измерительные линии термоинтегральных преобразователей, на верхних концах которых установлены преобразователи локальной температуры, а на нижних - совместно преобразователи локальной температуры и гидростатического давления, соединенных кабель-тросами, отличающаяся тем, что в состав системы для измерения глубины залегания термоклина с дрейфующего судна дополнительно введено малое плавсредство с одной из упомянутых измерительных линий, установленное с возможностью удерживать свое положение относительно дрейфующего судна, причем остальные измерительные линии размещены у носа и кормы судна. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГЛУБИНЫ ЗАЛЕГАНИЯ ТЕРМОКЛИНА С ДРЕЙФУЮЩЕГО СУДНА 1 2 7 1 8 8 Адрес для переписки: 195196, Санкт ...

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27-09-2013 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГЛУБИНЫ ЗАЛЕГАНИЯ СЛОЯ СКАЧКА В МОРЕ НА ХОДУ СУДНА

Номер: RU0000132886U1
Автор: Зимин Алексей Вадимович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Российский государственный гидрометеорологический университет"

Система измерения глубины залегания слоя скачка в море на ходу судна, содержащая акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, размещенный на буксируемой стабилизированной платформе, отличающаяся тем, что она дополнительно содержит второй акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, выполненный с возможностью смещения времени приема зондирующих акустических импульсов в зависимости от значений, заданных первому измерителю, при сохранении возможности синхронных посылок исходящего зондирующего сигнала обоими акустическими доплеровскими измерителями течений. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (13) 132 886 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013120374/28, 30.04.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.04.2013 (72) Автор(ы): Зимин Алексей Вадимович (RU) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 30.04.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2013 Бюл. № 27 R U 1 3 2 8 8 6 Формула полезной модели Система измерения глубины залегания слоя скачка в море на ходу судна, содержащая акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, размещенный на буксируемой стабилизированной платформе, отличающаяся тем, что она дополнительно содержит второй акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, выполненный с возможностью смещения времени приема зондирующих акустических импульсов в зависимости от значений, заданных первому измерителю, при сохранении возможности синхронных посылок исходящего зондирующего сигнала обоими акустическими доплеровскими измерителями течений. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГЛУБИНЫ ЗАЛЕГАНИЯ СЛОЯ СКАЧКА В МОРЕ НА ХОДУ СУДНА 1 3 2 8 8 6 Адрес для переписки: 195196, Санкт-Петербург, Малоохтинский пр., 98, РГГМУ, Шилову Д.В. R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Российский государственный гидрометеорологический университет" (RU) U 1 U 1 1 3 2 8 8 6 1 3 2 8 8 6 R ...

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27-11-2013 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ВЫСОТ ВНУТРЕННИХ ВОЛН В МОРЕ НА ХОДУ СУДНА

Номер: RU0000135117U1
Автор: Зимин Алексей Вадимович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Институт океанологии им. П.П. Ширшова Российской академии наук (ИО РАН)

Система измерения высот внутренних волн в море на ходу судна, содержащая акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, размещенный на буксируемой стабилизированной платформе, отличающаяся тем, что она дополнительно содержит второй акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, который на мерной штанге прикреплен к платформе и смещен по вертикали относительно первого, при этом оба измерителя размещены выше пикноклина с возможностью оперативного изменения расстояния между ними. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (13) 135 117 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013126810/28, 11.06.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.06.2013 (72) Автор(ы): Зимин Алексей Вадимович (RU) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 11.06.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2013 Бюл. № 33 R U 1 3 5 1 1 7 Формула полезной модели Система измерения высот внутренних волн в море на ходу судна, содержащая акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, размещенный на буксируемой стабилизированной платформе, отличающаяся тем, что она дополнительно содержит второй акустический доплеровский измеритель течения, который на мерной штанге прикреплен к платформе и смещен по вертикали относительно первого, при этом оба измерителя размещены выше пикноклина с возможностью оперативного изменения расстояния между ними. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ВЫСОТ ВНУТРЕННИХ ВОЛН В МОРЕ НА ХОДУ СУДНА 1 3 5 1 1 7 Адрес для переписки: 199053, Санкт-Петербург, В.О., 1-я Линия, 30, Родионов Анатолий Александрович R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Институт океанологии им. П.П. Ширшова Российской академии наук (ИО РАН) (RU) RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 135 117 U1 Область техники к которой относится полезная модель Полезная модель относится к области измерительной техники, а более конкретно к системам и устройствам для измерения пространственно-временной ...

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27-10-2016 дата публикации

ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОГО ВОЛНЕНИЯ

Номер: RU0000165695U1
Автор: Ковалев Сергей Николаевич
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Тихоокеанский океанологический институт им. В.И. Ильичева Дальневосточного отделения Российской академии наук (ТОИ ДВО РАН)

1. Измеритель поверхностного волнения, состоящий из корпуса, содержащего измерительный блок и электронный блок обработки данных, и чувствительного элемента в виде стержня, верхний конец которого находится в корпусе и соединен с корпусом посредством держателя, отличающийся тем, что держатель выполнен в виде работающей на изгиб балки, а измерительный блок представляет собой лазерно-интерференционный измеритель перемещений, отражатель измерительного луча которого установлен на конце держателя, присоединенного к чувствительному элементу, а второй конец жестко соединен с корпусом. 2. Измеритель поверхностного волнения по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что лазерно-интерференционный измеритель перемещений выполнен по схеме Майкельсона. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01C 13/00 (13) 165 695 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2016117653/28, 04.05.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.05.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2016 U 1 1 6 5 6 9 5 R U Стр.: 1 U 1 (54) ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОГО ВОЛНЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к измерительной представляющий собой лазернотехнике, а именно к устройствам для измерения интерференционный измеритель перемещений. параметров поверхностного волнения и может Держатель выполнен в виде работающей на изгиб быть применена в геофизике для исследования балки, один конец которой жестко соединен с волновых процессов на поверхности жидкости, корпусом, а на другом конце установлен например для определения высоты волн на отражатель измерительного луча измерителя поверхности моря. Измеритель поверхностного перемещений. Технический результат заявляемого волнения включает чувствительный элемент в устройства - расширение динамического виде стержня, механически соединенного с диапазона измеряемых волновых процессов, держателем, и измерительный блок, повышение чувствительности. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. 1 6 5 6 9 5 Адрес для переписки: 690041, ...

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Номер записи: 7
20-11-2016 дата публикации

ГИДРОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ ТРАЛ

Номер: RU0000166112U1
Автор: Жуков Денис Викторович, Комарицын Анатолий Александрович, Красиков Алексей Александрович, Осюхин Борис Александрович, Тхоржевская Наталья Олеговна, Фомин Юрий Поликарпович
Принадлежит: АО "НПК "ПРОМЭЛЕКТРОНИКА"

Гидрографический трал, содержащий заглубленную в воду тральную балку, подвешенную с помощью тросовой системы на плавучем средстве, компьютер и устройство определения координат, выход которого связан с одним из входов компьютера, отличающийся тем, что на тральной балке установлен датчик ударных ускорений, выход которого электрически связан с другим входом компьютера. 166112 И 1 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 7 ВУ‘” 166 112? 91 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 19.07.2021 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 21.07.2022 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 21.07.2022 Бюл. №21 Стр.: 1 СГ 9Э па ЕП

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Номер записи: 8
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Sensors, systems, and methods for measuring fluid perturbation

Номер: US20120010844A1
Автор: Blake Jude Landry, James Emory PALMER, III
Принадлежит: Individual

Sensors, systems, and methods for measuring fluid perturbation are provided. One system includes a sensor module, a data management system, and a control system. In operation, data representing fluid is generated and recorded on the sensor module. During generating and recording, the sensor module is preferably partially submerged in a conductive fluid. The sensor module transmits the data representing fluid to the data management system in response to receiving data representing a record request from the data management system. Next, the data management system operates on the received data representing fluid to convert the data representing fluid into data representing fluid perturbation. Then the data management system stores the data representing fluid perturbation and transmits the data representing fluid perturbation to the control system. The control system stores the data representing fluid perturbation and displays the data representing fluid perturbation.

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Номер записи: 9
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Mobile flow rate measuring system and method

Номер: US20130030722A1
Автор: Ji-Yang Park, Jin-Taek Kim
Принадлежит: Korea Rural Corp

A mobile flow rate measuring system and method, which can recognize a flow rate at a site, and acquire and utilize data on water level, flow velocity, and flow rate of a plurality of agricultural waterways, by acquiring water level information and site features stored in a remote server from a tag installed at the site by a mobile apparatus and comparing images continuously acquired from the agricultural waterways through an image photographing camera to calculate the surface velocity of the waterway.

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Номер записи: 10
05-01-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND MOVABLE TERMINAL DEVICE

Номер: US20170003128A1
Автор: KONO Taki
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

An information processing system includes: a plurality of movable terminal devices; a plurality of base stations; and an information processing device. The plurality of movable terminal devices are provided in vessels, and the plurality of movable terminal devices include: a first processor that executes a first process including: acquiring positional information on a movement start position of the vessel and a direction of a bow, a rudder angle, and a vessel speed of the vessel during movement; calculating a predicted position of the vessel in accordance with the positional information on the movement start position, the direction of the bow, the rudder angle, and the vessel speed; specifying a direction and a magnitude of a tidal current in accordance with a difference between current positional information on the vessel and the predicted position; and transmitting, to the plurality of base stations, management information. 1. An information processing system comprising:a plurality of movable terminal devices;a plurality of base stations; andan information processing device, whereinthe plurality of movable terminal devices are provided in vessels, and a first processor that executes a first process including:', 'acquiring positional information on a movement start position of the vessel and a direction of a bow, a rudder angle, and a vessel speed of the vessel during movement;', 'calculating a predicted position of the vessel in accordance with the positional information on the movement start position, the direction of the bow, the rudder angle, and the vessel speed;', 'specifying a direction and a magnitude of a tidal current in accordance with a difference between current positional information on the vessel and the predicted position; and', 'transmitting, to the plurality of base stations, management information that includes the direction and the magnitude of the tidal current specified, positional information before and after movement of the vessel, and ...

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Номер записи: 11
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MARINE VESSELS

Номер: US20210009239A1
Автор: CARMON Yaron Shlomo, EYAL Amir, NATAN Lawrence, OFIR Yehonatan, SELA Ofer
Принадлежит: AQUA MARINA YACHTS (1995) LTD.

Aspects of the invention may be related to a computer system and a computerized method of controlling a marine vessel. Embodiments may include: receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system; receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data may include at least a map of seabed depths; receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel; calculating, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel; identifying a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based on the received, the geographical data; and changing, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone. 1. A method of controlling a marine vessel , comprising:receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system;receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data comprising at least a map of seabed depths;receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel;determining, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel;identifying, by the controller, a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based the received geographical data; andchanging, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing the state of the propelling unit of the marine vessel comprises at least one of: reducing the speed of the marine vessel claim 1 , disengaging the engine of the marine vessel from the propelling unit claim 1 , activating dynamic positioning system (DPS) claim 1 , maneuvering ...

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Номер записи: 12
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MARINE VESSELS

Номер: US20200017177A1
Автор: CARMON Yaron Shlomo, EYAL Amir, NATAN Lawrence, OFIR Yehonatan, SELA Ofer
Принадлежит: AQUA MARINA YACHTS (1995) LTD.

Aspects of the invention may be related to a computer system and a computerized method of controlling a marine vessel. Embodiments may include: receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system; receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data may include at least a map of seabed depths; receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel; calculating, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel; identifying a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based on the received, the geographical data; and changing, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone. 1. A method of controlling a marine vessel , comprising:receiving, by a controller, a position of the marine vessel from a positioning system;receiving, by the controller, geographical data, from at least one database, the geographical data comprising at least a map of seabed depths;receiving, by the controller, a heading direction and speed of the marine vessel;determining, by the controller, a safety zone ahead of the marine vessel based on the position, the heading direction and the speed of the marine vessel;identifying, by the controller, a location of a critical seabed depth inside the safety zone based the received geographical data; andchanging, by the controller, a state of a propelling unit of the marine vessel when a critical seabed depth was identified inside the safety zone.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing the state of the propelling unit of the marine vessel comprises at least one of: reducing the speed of the marine vessel claim 1 , disengaging the engine of the marine vessel from the propelling unit claim 1 , activating dynamic positioning system (DPS) claim 1 , maneuvering ...

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Номер записи: 13
21-01-2021 дата публикации

ROAD SURFACE WATER DEPTH CALCULATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210018317A1
Автор: MORI Yuhei, NIWA Eiji, Noma Hiroshi
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A road surface water depth calculation device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire flooding locations at which a vehicle travels and water depth candidates of the flooding locations; an extraction unit configured to extract a plurality of continuous flooding locations from the acquired flooding locations; an altitude acquisition unit configured to acquire altitudes of the extracted flooding locations; an estimation unit configured to calculate a sum of the water depth candidate and the altitude, acquired by the altitude acquisition unit, of each of the extracted flooding locations, and estimate the sum as a water surface altitude which is an altitude of a water surface of each of the extracted flooding locations; and a calculation unit configured to calculate a water depth of the extracted flooding location based on the water surface altitude and the altitude, acquired by the altitude acquisition unit, of each of the extracted flooding locations. 1. A road surface water depth calculation device , comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire flooding locations at which a vehicle travels and water depth candidates of the flooding locations;an extraction unit configured to extract a plurality of continuous flooding locations from the acquired flooding locations;an altitude acquisition unit configured to acquire altitudes of the extracted flooding locations;an estimation unit configured to calculate a sum of the water depth candidate and the altitude, acquired by the altitude acquisition unit, of each of the extracted flooding locations, and estimate the sum as a water surface altitude which is an altitude of a water surface of each of the extracted flooding locations; anda calculation unit configured to calculate a water depth of the extracted flooding location based on the water surface altitude and the altitude, acquired by the altitude acquisition unit, of each of the extracted flooding locations.2. The road surface water depth calculation ...

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Номер записи: 14
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Device And Method For Measuring Wave Motion

Номер: US20150025804A1
Автор: Craig A. Jones, Grace Chang Spada
Принадлежит: Sea Engineering Inc

Embodiments are directed towards a wave measuring electronics device that is integrated within a buoy and the buoy is moored in an ocean. The wave measurement device performs a computer-implemented method for estimating wave motion, including receiving 3D sensor data from each of an accelerometer and a gyroscope, determining, an absolute orientation of the buoy based on said 3D sensor data; and estimating, the true earth acceleration of the buoy over a specified time interval.

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Номер записи: 15
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Activity and sport sensor

Номер: US20170028255A1
Автор: Akhil Rao, Brian Michael Olson, Cody Lewis, Jaysen Kim, Mica John Parks, Shyama Dorbala
Принадлежит: Individual

Surf tracking and monitoring systems and methods. Surf tracking systems that incorporate a variety of sensors, including acceleration and rotation sensors, to track and monitor various aspects of a surfer's activities while in the water surfing including: depth of a duck dive, criticality of a turn while riding a wave, paddling efficiency, and so on. A motion capture element having the various sensors is affixed to the surface of a board. A computing device is used to interpret information from those sensors.

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Номер записи: 16
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Method for water level measurement and method for obtaining 3d water surface spatial information using unmanned aerial vehicle and virtual water control points

Номер: US20220049956A1
Автор: Byunghee Nam, Doo Pyo KIM, Jae One LEE, Namsik Park, Sang Min SUNG
Принадлежит: Research Foundation for Industry Academy Cooperation of Dong A University

The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring a water level by using a UAV and virtual water control points and a method for generating 3D water surface spatial information, and a UAV used therefor. According to an embodiment, an UAV for a water surface survey includes: a position measurement unit configured to receive a GPS signal and to obtain position information of the UAV; a distance measurement unit including a plurality of laser measurement devices configured to project lasers toward the water surface; and a controller configured to calculate a moving distance of the UAV, based on measurement values of the position measurement unit and the distance measurement unit.

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Номер записи: 17
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Low cost ocean surface drifter for satellite tracking

Номер: US20190033073A1
Автор: Mazof Charles
Принадлежит:

An ocean floating drifter, which can be very quickly assembled at low cost in urgent situation, can accurately trace ocean surface currents with help of global positioning device to transmit periodically data and position information to satellites. The drifter includes a cylinder shape made of materials which can protect the electronic GPS tracker device in it. A conical shape at lower end is used to lower the impact during air drop. The weight amount at the bottom can be pre-adjusted to simulate different the wind effect during the drifting. The drifter can be kept relatively stable position during its drifting to let its GPS device reliably communicate with satellites. The drifter has special provisions to sustain impact during air drop, resist corrosion, fish-bite damage and biological fouling. 1. An ocean drifter used to follow ocean surface currents comprising:a hollow cylinder shape body with sealed caps on both the top and bottom ends;a conical shape made with the same materials as the cylinder is attached to the bottom;weighing materials, foam, GPS and foam slice are subsequently inserted into the cylinder from the bottom to the top;a global positioning tracker device is sitting above the foam at near the top inside of cylinder and can transmit its location to satellites periodically;2. The drifter assembly according to where the hollow cylinder claim 1 , caps at the two ends and conical shape at the bottom are all made of PVC;3. The drifter assembly according to where the conical shape attached to the bottom is optional for non air drop uses claim 1 , it is required in the case of air drop.4. The drifter assembly according to where the conical shape at the bottom is also acting as weighing material. It is made of solid but the same materials as its cylinder body in .5. The drifter assembly according to where the caps and conical are attached to the cylinder using PVC solvent cement claim 1 , which is mainly tetrahydrofuran;6. The drifter assembly according ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-02-2017 дата публикации

WAKEBOAT DRAFT MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20170036738A1
Автор: Hartman Richard L.
Принадлежит: Skier's Choice, Inc.

Wakeboat hull control systems and methods are provided to permit the accurate reproduction of a wake behind a wakeboat. The onboard wake control system receives data from a draft measuring system. Incorporation of the data from the draft measuring system permits accurate reproduction of a wake behind the wakeboat after a change in an onboard variable such as the number, weight or position of passengers, the weight or position of cargo and the position of trim tabs or amount/location of ballast. 1. A wake control system for a wakeboat having a hull , said system comprising:at least one trim tab attached to said wakeboat;at least one ballast tank carried by said wakeboat;the wake control system capable of controlling the position of said at least one trim tab and the fluid level within said at least one ballast tank and storing data associated with the position of said at least one trim tab and the fluid level within said at least one ballast tank; a fitting positioned within an opening in the hull, said opening in the hull located below the operational waterline of the hull;an open pipe attached to said fitting, said open pipe providing fluid communication between the exterior and interior of the hull;a draft measuring system carried by said pipe, said draft measuring system capable of generating a signal representative of a wake profile for said hull within the water, said signal received and stored by said wake control system.2. The wake control system of claim 1 , further comprising a shutoff valve positioned between said open pipe and said fitting.3. The wake control system of claim 1 , wherein said draft measuring system is selected from the group consisting of: a float configured to measure a water column within said pipe; an ultrasonic transducer position at the top of said pipe to measure the water column within said pipe; a cap positioned on top of said pipe claim 1 , said cap carrying a pressure transducer.4. The wake control system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 19
24-02-2022 дата публикации

FRAMEWORKS AND METHODOLOGIES CONFIGURED TO ENABLE REAL-TIME LOCATION-SPECIFIC DETERMINATION OF RECREATIONALLY RELEVANT WAVE CHARACTERISTIC DATA, INCLUDING GENERATION AND DELIVERY OF LOCATION-SPECIFIC

Номер: US20220057205A1
Автор: Alder Nathan, Cassisi Sam
Принадлежит:

The generation of electronic notifications relating to ocean waves. Embodiments include frameworks and methodologies configured to enable real-time location-specific determination of recreationally relevant wave characteristic data, including (bot not limited to) generation and delivery of location-specific ocean wave notifications. Embodiments include, by way of example, technology for providing real-time location-specific determination of recreationally relevant wave characteristic data, portable and/or wearable devices configured to deliver notifications in respect of approaching waves, wave monitoring devices and frameworks configured to enable generation of alert notifications for surfers, rock fishers and other recreational users, and generation and delivery of location-specific ocean wave data, including visual data for event broadcasts. 1. A computer-implemented method for reporting on ocean wave activity at a surfing location , the method including:accessing input data derived from one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to provide data representative of wave activity in a body of water, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors are configured to observe wave activity a wave approach region for the surfing location;processing the input data thereby to determine wave activity parameter data for one or more waves approaching the surfing location;based on the wave activity parameter data, determining attributes of individual waves;processing historical attributes of individual waves for a defined historical period thereby to set thresholds for distinguishing between set wave activity and non-set wave activity;providing reporting output representative of set wave activity based on the processing historical attributes of individual waves for the defined historical period, the output including at least one of the following: (i) frequency at which sets of set waves are observed; (ii) number of set waves in sets; and (iii) size of ...

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Номер записи: 20
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SURF INFORMATION TO A USER

Номер: US20160047651A1
Автор: Babcock Joe, Everist Nick, White Tyson
Принадлежит:

This disclosure relates to a system configured to display current surf information to a user on a device worn by the user, track physical surfing activity of the user across multiple surf sessions, and/or alert the user when current surf conditions match previously highly rated surf conditions and/or any user selected criteria based on surf/weather forecast data. The system may comprise a first device (a watch) worn by the user, a second device (the user's smartphone) associated with the user but physically separate and unconnected from the first device, external resources, and/or other components. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method for displaying surf information to a user via a user interface carried by a first device worn by the user , the method comprising:obtaining information related to a desired physical, geographic surf location of the user with a second device, the second device being physically separate and unconnected from the first device, and being associated with the user;obtaining, with the second device, surf information for the desired surf location of the user, wherein the surf information for the desired surf location is regularly obtained from one or more external sources of information accessed via a wireless communication network such that the obtained surf information reflects substantially current surf information for the desired surf location of the user and wherein the surf information includes crowd sourced information related to current physical observable surf conditions;wirelessly communicating the obtained surf information to the first device responsive to the first device being in proximity to the second device to facilitate communication between the first device and the second device; anddisplaying the communicated surf information to the user via the user interface carried by the first device.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the current surf information includes real-time and/or near real time information related to one or more of ...

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Номер записи: 21
15-02-2018 дата публикации

AQUATIC VISUAL DATA COLLECTOR

Номер: US20180046065A1
Автор: DOBSON Nicholas, Harvey Matthew
Принадлежит: OCEAN VISION ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PTY LTD

A system for the collection of visual and related data on marine and other underwater habitats and fauna, in particular and without limitation for benthic habitats over significant spatial scales. The system can include elements such as a digital or video camera to receive visual images, various sensors to sense other related data and waterproof housings to protect various elements of the device. A sensor may for example be a global positioning system. The device can also include elements to control the device and to record, transfer & process the data. 1. A system for monitoring benthic habitats comprising:a manned boat;an underwater camera assembly having a camera;one or more sensors mounted on the camera assembly;a deck unit operatively connected to the camera assembly and one or more sensors to enable communication with and control of the camera and sensors by an operator on the boat to facilitate the simultaneous capture of a sequence of operator-selected visual images and correlated sensor data wherein successive images in a sequence are of spatially separate locations within a habitat; anda processor for processing the images and sensor data to provide statistically valid qualitative and quantitative assessment of the benthic habitats on a significant spatial scale.2. The system according to where the processor is arranged to process images and sensor data for the same sampling site captured at a later time to provide an indication of a change in the benthic habitats.3. The system according to wherein the camera and sensors are connected to the deck unit through an extensible network.4. The system according to comprising an umbilical providing a connection between the deck unit claim 3 , camera and sensors and wherein a part of the extensible network is carried in the umbilical thereby enabling operative communication and control and connection of additional sensors over extended distances without changes to the umbilical itself and in a manner which is ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-02-2020 дата публикации

MARINE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR GENERATING A ROUTE BASED ON WATER DEPTH

Номер: US20200049507A1
Автор: Clark Jeremiah D., Iverson Gregory
Принадлежит:

A marine electronic device is provided including a user interface, a processor, and a memory having computer program code stored thereon. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the marine electronic device to receive a first user input defining a minimum water depth value for a route on a body of water, receive a second user input defining a maximum water depth value for the route, cause a chart to be displayed on the user interface, receive a third user input directed to the chart defining an ending point, and generate a continuous route from a starting location to an ending location corresponding to the ending point based on the maximum water depth value and the minimum water depth value. 1. A marine electronic device comprising:a user interface;a processor; and receive, via the user interface, a first user input defining a minimum water depth value for a route on a body of water;', 'receive, via the user interface, a second user input defining a maximum water depth value for the route;', 'cause a chart to be displayed on the user interface;', 'receive, via the user interface, a third user input directed to the chart defining an ending point; and', 'generate a continuous route from a starting location to an ending location corresponding to the ending point based on the maximum water depth value and the minimum water depth value., 'a memory having computer program code stored thereon, the memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the marine electronic device to2. The marine electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the continuous route satisfies both the maximum water depth value and the minimum water depth value throughout the route.3. The marine electronic device of claim 1 , wherein generating the continuous route from the starting location to the ending location comprises:determining two or more geographic areas that satisfy both the maximum water depth value and the minimum ...

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Номер записи: 23
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Underwater data center

Номер: US20180054916A1
Автор: Kiyomasa Kamei, Naofumi Kosugi, Susumu Takahashi
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

An underwater data center includes an electronic device; a housing member that houses the electronic device and that is configured to be disposed under water; and a heat exchanger that is provided at the housing member and that is configured to discharge, into the water, heat discharged from the electronic device, with a face of the heat exchanger that discharges the heat making contact with the water, an opening being formed in a bottom face of the housing member and placing an inside of the housing member in communication with the water.

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Номер записи: 24
10-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A CONSOLIDATED WATER CURRENT VELOCITY PROFILE

Номер: US20220074742A1
Автор: TJØM Kyrre J.
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for determining a water current velocity profile in a water column by registration of a deviation between a first position and a second position of an underwater vehicle travelling in the water column. A batch of underwater vehicles is deployed from a surface vessel into the water. The vehicle(s) steers to the first position, which for the first batch is a predefined estimated position (PEP). The vehicle is by first means recording the second position, which is the actual position (AP). The difference ΔP between the predefined estimated position PEP and the actual position is registered and based on the difference a deviation data set is calculated. An updated current profile or stack of horizontal water current velocities UV is determined. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for determining a water current velocity profile in a water column by registration of a deviation between a first position and a second position of an underwater vehicle travelling in the water column , said method comprising deploying a batch of underwater vehicles—comprising at least one vehicle—from a surface vessel into the water , said vehicle steering to the first position which for the first batch is a predefined estimated position (PEP) calculated by a first predefined water current velocity profile wherein the vehicle by first means is recording the second position , which is the actual position (AP) ,and the difference ΔP between the predefined estimated position PEP and the actual position (AP) is registered and based on said difference a deviation data set is calculated and an updated horizontal water current velocity UV is determined in said water column.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the updated water current velocity UV is sent to a controller claim 11 , said controller is updating the predefined estimated position PEP to an updated estimated position UEP based on the predefined estimated position PEP and the updated water current ...

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Номер записи: 25
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Autonomous Sensor Fish to Support Advanced Hydropower Development

Номер: US20190056372A1
Автор: CARLSON THOMAS J., Deng Z. Daniel, Hou Hongfei, Lu Jun, Martinez Jayson J., Morris Scott J., Myjak Mitchell J., TIAN Chuan
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An improved sensor fish with robust design and enhanced measurement capabilities. This sensor fish contains sensors for acceleration, rotation, magnetic field intensity, pressure, and temperature. A low-power microcontroller collects data from the sensors and stores up to 5 minutes of data on a non-volatile flash memory. A rechargeable battery supplies power to the sensor fish. A recovery system helps locating sensor fish. The package, when ready for use is nearly neutrally buoyant and thus mimics the behavior of an actual fish. 1. A method for collecting environmental data using a sensor fish , the method comprising recovering the sensor fish by actuation by a microcontroller to cause the sensor fish to sever a line dispatching one or more weights and causing the sensor fish to become more buoyant.2. The method of further comprising downloading data from the microcontroller and erasing a portion of memory of said microcontroller to prepare said microcontroller for a subsequent deployment.3. The method of further comprising using the sensor fish to detect at least one parameter comprising one or more of orientation claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , rotational velocity claim 1 , magnetic field intensity claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , and/or external temperature.4. The method of wherein the sensor fish is nearly neutrally buoyant prior to actuation.5. The method of further comprising sampling data using the sensor fish at up to 8 claim 1 ,192 Hz for a preselected programmable period of time.6. The method of further comprising triggering an alarm to facilitate identification and location of the sensor fish.7. The method of furthering comprising identifying the sensor fish using an LED.8. The method of further comprising identifying the senor fish using a radio frequency (RF) beacon.9. The method of further comprising selectively activating or deactivating the microcontroller by a magnetic field.10. The method of further comprising downloading data collected during use and ...

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Номер записи: 26
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Inexpensive instrument for measuring wave exposure and water velocity

Номер: US20140137664A1
Автор: Figurski Jared
Принадлежит: The Regents of the University of California

A sea-floor tethered float instrument containing an accelerometer for measuring wave induced water velocity, ocean currents, relative swell kinetics and the like. 1. A device for measuring wave induced water velocity , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just above the substrate by a tether , the submerged float comprising a protective housing , and within the protective housing , an accelerometer in operational communication with a processor and a memory for logging data , whereby the accelerometer detects and measures the tilt of the float and expresses such measurements in the form of data which is stored in the memory.2. The device of further comprising a data port.3. The device of wherein the data port is a wireless data port.4. The device of specifically not comprising a feature selected from the group consisting of: an acoustic Doppler velocimeter claim 1 , and acoustic Doppler current profilers claim 1 , and a dissolvable block. of plaster or gypsum.5. A method for measuring wave induced water velocity claim 1 , the method comprising (a) providing and deploying a device claim 1 , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just above the substrate by a tether claim 1 , the submerged float comprising a protective housing claim 1 , and within the protective housing claim 1 , an accelerometer in operational communication with a memory for logging data claim 1 , whereby the accelerometer detects and measures the tilt of the float and expresses such measurements in the form of data which is stored in the memory means claim 1 , (b) collecting and storing said data claim 1 , (c) downloading said data into a computer claim 1 , (d) characterizing wave energy by summarizing data over intervals using (i) means of angles claim 1 , or (ii) standard deviations of accelerations.6. A system for estimating mean wave energy over time claim 1 , the system comprising a device claim 1 , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just above the substrate ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Dive Computers with Remote Upload Capabilities

Номер: US20170066515A1
Автор: Hoang Hoan, Hollis Mike, Hollis Robert R., Lewis John E., Pataky Ed
Принадлежит: Pelagic Pressure Systems Corp.

Dive computers incorporating a variety of features are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes a dive computer including a microprocessor, memory configured to store a software application, a pressure transducer configured to determine depth information, and a communications device configured to communicate with external devices, wherein the software application configures the microprocessor to create a dive log stored in memory, wherein the dive log includes recorded information including depth of submersion information recorded from the pressure transducer, and transmit the dive log using the communications device. 1. A dive computer , comprising:a microprocessor;memory configured to store a software application;a pressure transducer configured to determine depth information; anda communications device configured to communicate with external devices; create a dive log stored in memory, wherein the dive log comprises recorded information including depth of submersion information recorded from the pressure transducer; and', 'transmit the dive log using the communications device., 'wherein the software application configures the microprocessor to2. The dive computer of claim 1 , further comprising:a keypad connected to the microprocessor;wherein the recorded information includes text data obtained using the keypad.3. The dive computer of claim 1 , further comprising:a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver connected to the microprocessor;wherein the recorded information includes location information obtained using the GPS receiver.4. The dive computer of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor module connected to the microprocessor;wherein the recorded information includes sensor information obtained using the sensor module.5. The dive computer of claim 4 , wherein the sensor information is selected from the group consisting of tank air pressure claim 4 , water pressure claim 4 , time elapsed claim 4 , and temperature.6. The dive computer of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 28
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SPECTRAL IMAGES

Номер: US20180067209A1
Автор: Bishop Gary John, Blagg Adrian Simon
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A method of processing a remotely sensed multispectral or hyperspectral image captured in respect of an area of interest including a body of water so as to identify a submerged target, the method comprising obtaining (), from hydrographic LiDAR measurements, data representative of water depth in respect of said body of water in said area of interest, performing () geo-rectification in respect of said hyperspectral image and said water depth data, applying a hydrologic radiative analysis process () to said multispectral or hyperspectral image so as to calculate, using said water depth data obtained from said hydrographic LiDAR measurements, data representative of (i) scattered solar radiation and (ii) spectral transmission between a surface of said body of water and a submerged target and subtracting () data representative of said scattered solar radiation from said multispectral or hyper spectral image and multiplying a resultant image by data representative of said spectral transmission so as to recover a spectral signature representative of said submerged target. 1. A method of processing a remotely sensed multispectral or hyperspectral image captured in respect of an area of interest including a body of water so as to identify a submerged target , the method comprising:obtaining, from hydrographic LiDAR measurements, data representative of water depth in respect of said body of water in said area of interest;performing geo-rectification in respect of said hyperspectral image and said water depth data;applying a hydrologic radiative analysis process to said multispectral or hyperspectral image so as to calculate, using said water depth data obtained from said hydrographic LiDAR measurements, data representative of (i) scattered solar radiation and (ii) spectral transmission between a surface of said body of water and a submerged target; andsubtracting data representative of said scattered solar radiation from said multispectral or hyperspectral image and ...

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Номер записи: 29
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Method and system for measuring subsidence

Номер: US20180073870A1
Автор: Bjarte FAGERÅS, Helge Brandsaeter, John Even Lindgård, Leon Lovheim, Magne Oldervoll
Принадлежит: OCTIO AS

A method for measuring subsidence and/or uprise on a field, comprises the steps of: deploying at least one cable on a solid surface; collecting inline tilt data from numerous tilt sensors deployed along each cable ( 100 ); and performing a statistical analysis on the tilt data to determine changes in curvature on the solid surface. Preferably, the statistical method involves computing a cumulative inline and/or cross-line tilt, whereby random errors cancel and systematic changes add. In addition, regression and/or interpolation may provide a quantitative estimate of curvature etc.

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Номер записи: 30
07-03-2019 дата публикации

GEOMORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190072689A1
Автор: CHANG Kuo-Chun, Liao Tai-Shan, Lin Yung-Bin
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A geomorphological structure monitoring system is disclosed, which comprises a supporting base having an accommodating space and a plurality of through holes, and at least a portion of the supporting base is embedded under a ground; a plurality of sensing devices arranged in the accommodating space vertically and embedded under the ground, the sensing devices may generate a sensing signal when the sensing devices are exposed from the ground due to the structural change of the ground; a signal processing device receiving and processing the sensing signal; and a transmission device connecting the sensing devices in series and the signal processing device. 1. A geomorphological structure monitoring system , comprising:a supporting base having an accommodating space and a plurality of through holes, wherein at least a portion of the supporting base is embedded under a ground;a plurality of sensing devices arranged in the accommodating space vertically and embedded under the ground, wherein the sensing devices generate a sensing signal when the sensing devices are exposed from the ground due to a structural change of the ground;a signal processing device receiving and processing the sensing signal; anda transmission device stringing the sensing devices in intervals and connecting the sensing devices and the signal processing device.2. The geomorphological structure monitoring system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supporting base further comprises a plurality of stiffening separator to separate the accommodating space for forming a plurality of sub-accommodating space claim 1 , wherein the sensing devices are disposed in the accommodating space separately.3. The geomorphological structure monitoring system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensing devices are selected from the group consisting of an acceleration sensor claim 1 , a pressure sensor claim 1 , a vibration sensor claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , an acoustic sensor claim 1 , a gyro sensor claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 31
14-03-2019 дата публикации

WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT METHOD

Номер: US20190078882A1
Автор: AGATA YOSHIKI
Принадлежит: HITACHI KOKUSAI ELECTRIC INC.

In a technology for detecting the water level of a river by image processing, after an angle of view setting process, an area setting unit sets an arbitrarily defined certain range from the center of the set angle of view as a processing area. Then, a flow processing unit calculates, from the processing area, motion information and a flow direction, computes a flow density, determines a region having a high density and similar flow directions to be a flow of water currents, and deletes flows in the other directions. Thereafter, a graph-cut processing unit creates an object seed and a background seed for graph-cutting, and detects a water surface by automatic graph-cutting. After an edge extraction processing unit has performed edge extraction, a water level calculation processing unit determines an edge that satisfies a predetermined condition to be a water level line, and outputs a water level measurement result. 1. A water level measuring system comprising:a flow processing unit configured to acquire an image with a water surface and a structure and calculate motion information (motion vector);a graph-cut processing unit configured to specify a water surface region of the water surface by using a graph cut theory based on the motion information; anda water level calculating unit configured to calculate a water level based on a boundary between the water surface region and another region.2. The water level measuring system of claim 1 , wherein the flow processing unit extracts a water current flow from the motion information claim 1 , andthe graph-cut processing unit extracts the water surface region by performing labeling processing on the extracted water current flow and the other flows based on the graph cut theory.3. The water level measuring system of claim 2 , further comprising:an edge extraction processing unit configured to extract an edge near a boundary between the water surface region specified by the graph-cut processing unit and another region and set ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-03-2017 дата публикации

WEARABLE AMBIENT PRESSURE GAUGE

Номер: US20170082433A1
Автор: Auclair Martin J., Bushnell Tyler S., Huo Edward S., Lukens William C., Myers Scott A.
Принадлежит:

An electronic device includes at least a housing having a force transmissive surface capable of receiving a force, a force sensor configured to sense the force received from the force transmissive surface in accordance with a force path and respond by outputting a signal that indicates a magnitude of the force at a first sensitivity level when the magnitude of the force is less than a threshold level, otherwise, the signal indicates the magnitude of the force in accordance with a second sensitivity level. The electronic device includes a processor in communication with the force sensor that uses the signal to alter an operation of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device is wearable. 1. A electronic device , comprising:a housing comprising a force transmissive surface capable of receiving a force;a force sensor system configured to sense the force received from the force transmissive surface in accordance with a force path and respond by outputting a signal that indicates a magnitude of the force at a first sensitivity level when the magnitude of the force is less than a threshold level, otherwise, the signal indicates the magnitude of the force in accordance with a second sensitivity level; anda processor in communication with the force sensor that uses the signal to alter an operation of the electronic device.2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the force sensor system comprises:a first force sensor serially coupled with a second force sensor in accordance with the force path, wherein the first force sensor provides a first signal corresponding to the first sensitivity level in response to detection of the force and wherein the second force sensor provides a second signal corresponding to the second sensitivity level; andan output circuit in communication with the first force sensor and the second force sensor that selects for outputting only the first signal when the magnitude of the applied force is less than the ...

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Номер записи: 33
25-03-2021 дата публикации

UNDERWATER OBSERVATION UNIT AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20210086884A1
Автор: JONGSMA Arnoud Marc, LUBBES Aris, VAN WEEREN Dennis
Принадлежит: FNV IP B.V.

An observation unit () for underwater deployment on/in a submerged earth layer () or structure. The unit comprises a housing (), a light source (), an underwater imaging device (), a processor device (), and a communication device (). The housing supports the underwater observation unit relative to the submerged layer or structure. The light source is fixed to the housing, and configured to emit light into the unit's surroundings. The imaging device is attached to the housing, and configured to acquire image data of a second light source located within a FOV of the camera that covers the surroundings of the unit. The processor device is configured to determine positional data of the second light source relative to the imaging device, from the image data. The communication device is configured to transmit the positional data to another underwater observation unit, an underwater vehicle, or an underwater processing station. 1. An observation unit for underwater deployment on or in a submerged earth layer or a submerged structure , comprising:a housing adapted for supporting the underwater observation unit relative to the submerged layer or structure;a light source fixed to the housing, and configured to emit light into the surroundings of the observation unit;an underwater imaging device attached to the housing, and configured to acquire image data of a second light source located within a wide field of view, FOV, covering the surroundings of the observation unit;a processor device configured to receive the image data from the imaging device, and to determine positional data of the second light source relative to the imaging device, anda communication device configured to transmit the positional data to at least one of: another underwater observation unit, an underwater vehicle, and an underwater processing station.2. The observation unit according to claim 1 , wherein the communication device comprises an optical signal transmitter claim 1 , and wherein the light ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Underwater platform with lidar and related methods

Номер: US20150092178A1
Автор: Alan K. Fettinger, Christian H. Debrunner, Philip A. BOUXSEIN
Принадлежит: Lockheed Martin Corp

Systems and methods for conducting autonomous underwater inspections of subsea and other underwater structures using a 3D laser mounted on an underwater platform such as AUV, an ROV or a tripod. The systems and methods described herein can be used for scanning underwater structures to gain a better understanding of the underwater structures, such as for example, for the purpose of avoiding collision of an underwater vehicle with the underwater structures and for directing inspection, repair, and manipulation of the underwater structures.

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Номер записи: 35
30-03-2017 дата публикации

AIR DEPLOYABLE OCEAN DRIFTER BUOY

Номер: US20170089700A1
Автор: Chedrawy Anthony, Lowery Andrew, Widdis Adam, Wilson Vincent
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An air deployable drifter buoy assembly is provided. The air deployable drifter buoy assembly includes an air deployment tube in compliance with NATO A-Size packaging specifications and a foldable drifter buoy. In a first mode of operation the foldable drifter buoy is accommodated in the air deployment tube in a folded manner and in a second mode of operation the foldable drifter buoy is deployed in an unfolded manner with the foldable drifter buoy being in compliance with Davis CODE Drifter specifications. 1. An air deployable drifter buoy assembly comprising:an air deployment tube in compliance with NATO A-Size packaging specifications; anda foldable drifter buoy, in a first mode of operation the foldable drifter buoy being accommodated in the air deployment tube in a folded manner and in a second mode of operation the foldable drifter buoy being deployed in an unfolded manner with the foldable drifter buoy being in compliance with Davis CODE Drifter specifications.2. The air deployable drifter buoy assembly according to wherein the drifter buoy comprises a slender main body and an electronics housing containing electronic components therein with the electronics housing being telescopically movable along a longitudinal axis of the main body.3. The air deployable drifter buoy assembly according to wherein the drifter buoy comprises:four upper drag vane arms movable mounted to the upper end of the main body and four lower drag vane arms movable mounted to a lower end of the main body; andfour drag vanes disposed between respective upper and lower drag vane arms.4. The air deployable drifter buoy assembly according to wherein each of the drag vanes has a float via a tether mounted thereto.5. The air deployable drifter buoy assembly according to wherein the floats are shaped to form together a cylinder fitting inside the air deployment tube in the first mode of operation with the cylinder containing therein: the main body; the upper and lower drag vane arms; the drag ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Device For Indicating Tidal Water Depth

Номер: US20220136827A1
Автор: Wiesman Jon P.
Принадлежит: Wiesconcepts, LLC

A device and methods of placing the device for indicating tidal water depth is described. The device having a body in a vertical orientation, with a top, bottom, and at least one viewing surface, with a measurement scale of numerals and marks displayed on the at least one viewing surface, where the numerals increase in value in a direction from the bottom towards the top of the body.

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Номер записи: 37
28-03-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS USED FOR WATER SPORT, INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20190091539A1
Автор: Okada Takeshi
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A user performing a water sport is appropriately supported. A wrist terminal includes an LCD and an output control unit. The output control unit measures a time from when a swell of a wave occurs or passes until the swell breaks. In addition, the output control unit causes the LCD to display time information of the measured time. 1. An apparatus used for a water sport providing information for assisting in acquiring information on a wave and assisting in determining a timing at which a user starts movement when the user performs the water sport , the apparatus comprising:a CPU and a memory;a reporting device; anda measurement device for measuring a time from the timing when a swell of the wave occurs or passes through the current position of the user until timing of the swell breaks,the CPU causing the reporting device to report time information or timing information related to a timing at which the swell of the wave occurs based on the measured time according to a program stored in the memory.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement device is configured such that the user is allowed to perform a start operation at a timing at which the swell is visually recognized and perform a stop operation at a timing at which the wave breaks claim 1 , and a time or a distance from when the swell of the wave occurs or passes until the swell breaks is measured according to the operation state.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement device is set to automatically start at a timing at which the wave or the swell passes through a current position of the user.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the measurement device includes an acceleration rate sensor claim 3 , and detects the timing at which the wave or the swell passes through the current position of the user when acceleration rate of a predetermined value or more is continuously generated vertically upward and vertically downward.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Penetrometer

Номер: US20180094926A1
Автор: LOOIJEN Peter Nicolaas, Ruijtenbeek David Steven
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A penetrometer arranged for detecting a transition zone from water to sediment of a seabed, comprising a cone with a cone sleeve and a cone tip and a force sensitive element or elements, wherein the force sensitive element or elements comprise a piezo-electric sensor which is provided in contact with the cone tip so as to respond to a force or forces applied to the cone tip. The piezo-electric sensor is supported by a rim inside the cone sleeve. 1. A penetrometer arranged for detecting a transition from water to sediment of a seabed , comprising a cone with a cone sleeve and a cone tip and a force sensitive element or elements , wherein the force sensitive element or elements comprise a piezo-electric element that is provided in contact with the cone tip so as to respond to a force or forces applied to the cone tip , wherein the piezo-electric element is a piezo-electric sensor that is supported by a rim inside the cone sleeve.2. The penetrometer according to claim 1 , wherein the cone tip is provided with a shoulder arranged to cooperate with a frontal end of the cone sleeve for limiting a movement range of the cone tip in a direction towards the piezo-electric sensor.3. The penetrometer according to claim 2 , wherein the cone sleeve is comprised within an outer sleeve claim 2 , wherein the cone sleeve and the outer sleeve are longitudinally movable with respect to each other.4. The penetrometer according to claim 3 , wherein between the cone sleeve and the outer sleeve are one or more high load force sensors.5. The penetrometer according to claim 4 , wherein between the cone sleeve and the outer sleeve are one or more strain gauges.6. The penetrometer according to claim 1 , wherein the cone sleeve is comprised within an outer sleeve claim 1 , wherein the cone sleeve and the outer sleeve are longitudinally movable with respect to each other.7. The penetrometer according to claim 6 , wherein between the cone sleeve and the outer sleeve are one or more high load ...

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Номер записи: 39
06-04-2017 дата публикации

AIR-BASED-DEPLOYMENT-COMPATIBLE UNDERWATER VEHICLE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM VERTICAL PROFILING AND, DURING INFORMATION TRANSMISSION, PERFORM MOTION STABILIZATION AT A WATER SURFACE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20170096206A1
Автор: Dufour James Edward, Newville Brian Kenneth
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An air-based-deployment-compatible underwater vehicle that may be configured to perform vertical profiling is described. The vehicle may be configured, during information transmission, to perform motion stabilization at a water surface. A body of the vehicle may have a cylindrical shape. Buoyancy control components of the vehicle may be disposed within the body. The buoyancy control components may be configured to adjust a volume and/or buoyancy of the vehicle to facilitate vertical profiling. Fins may be hingedly disposed on the body at one or more locations on the vehicle. The fins may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The fins, in the first configuration, may be positioned substantially flat against the body. The fins, in the second configuration, may extend radially outward to slow descent and to provide motion stabilization. The fins may be pitched to rotate the vehicle about a longitudinal axis during vertical profiling. 1. An air-based-deployment-compatible underwater vehicle configured to perform vertical profiling after deployment in water , the vehicle comprising:a body comprising a cylindrical shape;buoyancy control components disposed within the body, wherein the buoyancy control components are configured to adjust a buoyancy of the vehicle to facilitate vertical motion of the vehicle in water; and wherein the fins are further configured such that, in the first configuration, the fins are positioned substantially flat against the body, wherein the vehicle is configured to use the first configuration for the fins during deployment of the vehicle and prior to impact of the vehicle with the water,', 'wherein the fins are further configured such that, in the second configuration, the fins extend radially outward from the body to slow descent and to provide motion stabilization, wherein the vehicle is configured to use the second configuration for the fins subsequent to deployment of the vehicle and impact of the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-04-2018 дата публикации

Underwater mobile body

Номер: US20180102854A1
Автор: Akihito Yamauchi, Kengo Tokuchi, Masahiro Sato, Motofumi Baba, Tsutomu Kimura, Yoshihiko Nemoto
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

An underwater mobile body includes: a communication unit that has a plurality of communicators adopting different communication systems and that performs underwater wireless communication with another device using one of the plurality of communicators; an acquisition unit that acquires information on depth or information varying with depth; and a control unit that controls the communication unit to switch, between the plurality of communicators and based on the acquired information, the one communicator used for underwater wireless communication

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Номер записи: 41
19-04-2018 дата публикации

PROACTIVE CONTROL OF WATERCRAFT MOVEMENT BASED ON WATER SURFACE FEATURES

Номер: US20180105236A1
Автор: BHAGERIA Gopal K., Gupta Rudranil D., Rakshit Sarbajit K.
Принадлежит:

Proactive control of watercraft movement based on water surface features. A method obtains, from a plurality of floating sensors at least partially surrounding a watercraft in a body of water, information about movement of a surface of the body of water, the plurality of floating sensors being arranged in multiple sets, the floating sensors of each set of the multiple sets being interconnected by a respective tether extending from the watercraft. The method builds a surface model of the surface of the body of water based on the obtained information about movement of the surface, the surface model including indications of force and directional movement of features of the surface of the body of water, and determines, based on the surface model, at least one control maneuver for controlling movement of the watercraft. 1. A method comprising:obtaining, from a plurality of floating sensors at least partially surrounding a watercraft in a body of water, information about movement of a surface of the body of water, the plurality of floating sensors being arranged in multiple sets, wherein the floating sensors of each set of the multiple sets are interconnected by a respective tether extending from the watercraft;building a surface model of the surface of the body of water based on the obtained information about movement of the surface, the surface model including indications of force and directional movement of features of the surface of the body of water; anddetermining, based on the surface model, at least one control maneuver for controlling movement of the watercraft.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising deploying the plurality of floating sensors.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the deploying deploys the floating sensors of a set of the multiple sets using a propulsion device attached to an end of the tether interconnecting the floating sensors of the set claim 2 , the propulsion device propelling the floating sensors of the set outwardly from the watercraft ...

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Номер записи: 42
19-04-2018 дата публикации

DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CHECK THE POSITION OF A PIPELINE IN A BED OF A BODY OF WATER

Номер: US20180106614A1
Автор: BERNASCONI Giancarlo, Bonel Paolo, Chiappa Fabio, Visentin Roberto
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A detection system to check the position of a pipeline in a bed of a body of water and extending along a predetermined route; the system comprising a device, which is configured to be moved in a moving direction and along the predetermined route and comprises a support, which mainly extends transversely to the moving direction, a quantity of acoustic wave sources, which are mounted on the support and are configured to transmit acoustic waves through the body of water and the bed of the body of water, and a quantity of acoustic wave receivers, which are located along the support and are configured to receive reflected acoustic waves and emit reception signals related to the reflected acoustic waves; and a processing unit comprising an acquisition unit, which is configured to receive, from the outside, at least one datum selected within a group of known or expected data comprising: the known value of the cross-section of the pipeline, an expected value of the trenching height of the pipeline, the known shape of the pipeline, the expected bathymetric profile of the bed of the body of water, and an expected value of the position of the pipeline; the processing unit being configured to calculate a parameter related to the position of the pipeline in the bed of the body of water on the basis of the reception signals and of said at least one datum selected within the group of data. 126-. (canceled)27. A pipeline detection system comprising: a support extending transversely to the moving direction,', 'a quantity of acoustic wave sources mounted on the support and configured to transmit acoustic waves through the body of water and a bed of the body of water,', 'a quantity of at least three acoustic wave receivers located along the support and configured to receive reflected acoustic waves and emit reception signals related to the reflected acoustic waves, wherein the acoustic wave receivers are distributed transversely to the moving direction, and', 'a mechanism configured ...

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Номер записи: 43
19-04-2018 дата публикации

PORTABLE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20180107382A1
Автор: SHIMAZU Tomohiro, TAMAI Naoyuki
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A portable telephone includes at least one processor and the at least one processor detects a barometric pressure value (a water pressure value) based on an output from a pressure sensor. In an underwater mode, a touch panel is turned off and a function for an underwater operation is allocated to a hardware key. A guide image for notification of a function different from a function for use in atmosphere is shown in correspondence with a hardware key to which the function is allocated, on a screen shown during execution of the function. 1. A portable terminal with a waterproof function , the portable terminal comprising:a display;a touch panel located in association with the display;at least one first hardware key; andat least one processor, determine whether the portable terminal is under water;', 'change a function allocated to the first hardware key to a first function for underwater use when the portable terminal is determined to be under water;', 'display a guide image for notification of the first function near the first hardware key on the display when a function allocated to the first hardware key is changed to the first function; and', 'change the first function allocated to the first hardware key to a second function for underwater use during the portable terminal is determined to be under water., 'the at least one processor being configured to2. The portable terminal according to claim 1 , whereinthe guide image has an outline at least part of which protrudes toward the first hardware key.3. The portable terminal according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one processor is configured not to display the guide image when the portable terminal is determined not to be under water.4. The portable terminal according to claim 1 , further comprises a least one second hardware key claim 1 , whereinthe at least one processor is configured to maintain a function allocated to the second hardware key when the portable terminal is determined to be under water.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 44
29-04-2021 дата публикации

FLOATING SENSOR

Номер: US20210123779A1
Автор: Farruggia, Floyd Steven Richard Charles, Friel James Edward, JR. Guy Joseph, Marnon Michael Francis, Peel Justin
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Systems and methods herein provide for floating sensors. In one embodiment, a system includes a waterproof housing, an electronics assembly mounted within the waterproof housing, and a wing structure hingeably attached to the waterproof housing and operable to float the system on a water surface. The system also includes a solar panel configured on the wing structure to provide power to the electronics assembly. 1. A system , comprising:a waterproof housing;an electronics assembly mounted within the waterproof housing;a wing structure hingeably attached to the waterproof housing and operable to float the system on a water surface; anda solar panel configured on the wing structure to provide power to the electronics assembly.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a mounting mechanism affixed to the waterproof housing, and operable to provide a watertight seal to the waterproof housing, and to hingeably attach the wing structure to the waterproof housing.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a water-dissolvable restraint mechanism operable to retain the wing structure proximate to the waterproof housing until the system is deployed in water.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising:a deployment mechanism mechanically coupled to the wing structure and operable to deploy the wing structure from the waterproof housing when the water-dissolvable restraint mechanism dissolves and releases the wing structure.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the deployment mechanism is further operable to automatically deploy the wing structure such that the solar panel faces the sun when the system is deployed in the water.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein:the deployment mechanism is further operable to constrain a range of motion of the wing structure such that the wing structure does not deploy substantially beyond a top of the waterproof housing.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein:a substantial portion of the waterproof housing is submerged in the water when the ...

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Номер записи: 45
13-05-2021 дата публикации

UNDERWATER OPTICAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20210141085A1
Автор: Embry Carl W., Hardy Mark, Manning Neil, Pierce Derek D.
Принадлежит: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring. 1. A method , comprising:determining a target location for an object, wherein the target location is in an underwater environment;projecting a visible target at the determined target location; andplacing the object at the target location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visible target is projected from a positioning system claim 1 , the method further comprising determining a location of the positioning system claim 1 , wherein the target location for the object is determined relative to the location of the positioning system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the location of the positioning system includes operating a light-based metrology system to determine a distance from the metrology system to a stationary structure having a known location.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a plurality of targets are affixed to the stationary structure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visible target is projected from a positioning system claim 1 , and wherein the positioning system is carried by an underwater vehicle.6. ...

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Номер записи: 46
25-08-2022 дата публикации

TIDAL CURRENT INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20220268580A1
Автор: NISHIYAMA Koji
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A tidal current display data generation apparatus for a movable body, for displaying tidal current information on a display screen, includes a tidal current information receiving terminal configured to receive tidal current information including a position of a tidal current on a chart of a region including the movable body, and a plurality of predicted tidal current directions of the tidal current at the position at a corresponding plurality of time instants, and a tidal current display data generation terminal configured to generate an indicator including a time scale determined according to the plurality of time instants, determine position of each predicted tidal current direction on the time scale at respective time instant, generate a plurality of symbols for respective positions on the time scale, each symbol indicating respective predicted tidal current direction at respective time instant, and output the indicator including the plurality of symbols to the display screen. 1. A tidal current information display apparatus for a movable body , for displaying tidal current information on a display screen , comprising:a tidal current information receiving terminal configured to receive tidal current information including a position of a tidal current on a chart of a region including the movable body, and a plurality of predicted tidal current directions of the tidal current at said position at a corresponding plurality of time instants; and generate an indicator including a time scale determined according to the plurality of time instants;', 'determine position of each predicted tidal current direction on the time scale at respective time instant;', 'generate a plurality of symbols for respective positions on the time scale, each symbol indicating respective predicted tidal current direction at respective time instant; and', 'output the indicator including the plurality of symbols to the display screen., 'processing circuitry configured to2. The tidal current ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Control device and automatic water sampler including same

Номер: US20200116599A1
Автор: Cheol Soo Myung, Hong Sun Kim
Принадлежит: Geoenergy Corp

An automatic water sampler is disclosed. The automatic water sampler of the present invention comprises: a driving unit operated according to the pressure measured by a pressure sensor; a driving magnet approaching a driven magnet according to the operation of the driving unit; and a first wire unlocked by a control rod according to the movement of the driven magnet. The present invention can provide an automatic water sampler, which improves inaccuracy due to conventional interference of an ocean current, flow velocity, and the like, and manual water sampling by depth by automatically sampling water at the correct depth recognized through a pressure sensor, thereby enabling reliability and accuracy of a sample to be ensured and sampling expenses to be remarkably reduced.

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Номер записи: 48
01-09-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING AND DISPLAYING WAKE HEIGHT

Номер: US20220276047A1
Автор: Colgan William
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The invention is a system for measuring boat wake and generating a meaningful representation of boat wake for watercraft operators. The invention includes a sensor mounted in a fixed location above the surface of an adjacent body of water. The apparatus further includes a programmable logic controller to evaluate the measurements collected by the sensor. The measurements are compared to each other to determine the maximum and minimum wake heights across a set time interval. The difference between the max and min distance is converted to inches and this is the wake height value which is broadcast via antenna to a display station. The display station receives the broadcast and displays the wake height value in a location and size visible to the operator of the boat. 1. A system for measuring and displaying wake height , the system comprising: a sensor configured to measure the distance between the sensing station and the surface of a body of water;', 'a control unit operatively connected to the sensor that is configured to receive measurement data from the sensor and calculate a wake height value;', 'a transmitter operatively connected to the control unit that is configured to transmit the wake height value;, 'a sensing station positionable near a body of water, the sensing station comprising a receiver configured to receive the wake height value from the transmitter;', 'an electronic display operatively connected to the receiver that is configured to display the wake height value., 'a display station comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing station further comprises a waterproof housing that houses the sensor and the control unit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor projects a field of view that is 8 inches or less in diameter over the surface of the water.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises an analog input module and the sensor is configured to transmit measurement data to the control unit via an analog signal.5. ...

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Номер записи: 49
10-06-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY SINKING CAGE NET SYSTEM

Номер: US20210169052A1
Автор: CHANG CHUNG-CHENG, CHEN ZHEN-YAO, HSIEH Yi-Zeng, LIN CHANG-TA, LIN CHEN-CHOU
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The present disclosure relates to an automatically sinking cage net system, comprising: the cage net body includes a floating frame and a net body; a working platform including an accelerometer, a first processing module and a first wireless communication module; a floating barrel, at least having a first opening, a gas flow controller, a water level sensor, a programmable control module, a second processing module, a second wireless communication module and a second opening; and a marine environment monitoring system, including a human-machine interface, a marine environment monitoring module, a data storage module, a third processing module, and a third wireless communication module; wherein the first wireless communication module, the second wireless communication module and the third wireless communication module are in signal connection with each other. The present disclosure provides an automatically sinking cage net system to improve the conventional shortcomings caused by manual operation. 1. An automatically sinking cage net system , comprising:a cage net body comprising a floating frame and a net body, the net body surrounds a lower end of the floating frame, and the net body surrounds to form breeding space;a working platform comprising an accelerometer, a first processing module and a first wireless communication module, the working platform is disposed on an upper end of the floating frame, and the accelerometer, the first processing module and the first wireless communication module are electrically connected to each other;a floating barrel at least comprising an first opening, a gas flow controller, a water level sensor, a programmable control module, a second processing module, a second wireless communication module and a second opening, interior of the floating barrel has a receiving space, the receiving space is communicated with the first opening and the second opening, the floating barrel is disposed on a lower end of the floating frame and ...

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Номер записи: 50
30-04-2020 дата публикации

Observation System and Method for Re-suspension Quantity of Submarine Sediments by Deep-sea Internal Waves

Номер: US20200130784A1
Автор: JIA Yonggang, Liu Xiaolei, SHAN Hongxian, TIAN Zhuangcai, Wei Zhiming, ZHANG Bowen, ZHANG Shaotong
Принадлежит: OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA

An observation system and determination method for the re-suspension quantity of submarine sediments by deep-sea internal waves. The observation system comprises a submarine observation platform, a mooring rope, and an anchor mooring counterweight. Acoustic release transponder, a single-point current meter, a turbidity meter, a high-precision temperature and salinity detector, and a sediment catcher are mounted on the submarine observation platform. A main floating body and auxiliary floating bodies are arranged on the mooring rope, wherein the main floating body is located in the middle of the mooring rope and is equipped with acoustic Doppler current profilers, and the auxiliary floating bodies are equipped with turbidity meters and high-precision temperature and salinity detectors. The anchor mooring counterweight is a gravity anchor provided with a square clamping groove and a fixed ring. 1. An observation system for the re-suspension quantity of submarine sediments by deep-sea internal waves , comprising:a submarine observation platform frame located at a bottom of the system,an anchor mooring counterweight located below the submarine observation platform frame, anda mooring rope arranged vertically,wherein the anchor mooring counterweight is a cuboid gravity anchor provided with a fixed ring in a middle of an upper surface, and floating materials are arranged at a top of the submarine observation platform frame; the submarine observation platform frame is equipped with a turbidity meter, a sediment catcher, a high-precision temperature and salinity detect a single-point current meter and two acoustic release transponders connected in parallel; upper ends of the two acoustic release transponder are connected with the submarine observation platform frame, and lower ends of the two acoustic release transponder are connected through a rope penetrating through the fixed ring; the mooring rope has a bottom end connected with the submarine observation platform frame ...

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Номер записи: 51
10-06-2021 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE DEPTH OF A BODY OF WATER AHEAD OF THE USER'S POSITION/LOCATION

Номер: US20210171043A1
Автор: Altman Rachel, Altman Shlomo
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This application describes a method, system, and apparatus for measuring the depth of a body of water ahead of the user's location or position. The user can be a driver of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a fording depth sensor, a second fording depth sensor, a proximity sensor to determine road angle or position ahead of the vehicle, wherein the proximity sensor is designed to operate underneath the water surface and a control unit configured to use signals of the wading depth and sensors to compute a wading depth at a location ahead of the direction of vehicle movement and/or to compute a distance ahead of the direction of vehicle movement to maximum wading depth. A method of building the apparatus, system, and vehicle is also provided. 1. A method comprising:a. receiving a signal from at least three sensors with at least two types of sensors at a first sensor location, wherein a portion of the at least three sensors are located on the front half of the vehicle indicating presence of water, first water fording depth at the first sensor location on the vehicle, and proximity sensor to determine road angle ahead of the vehicle, wherein the proximity sensor is designed to operate underneath the water surface;b. receiving a signal from a second sensor indicating second water fording depth at the second location on the vehicle to determine attitude of the vehicle and the angle of the road ahead; andc. detecting based upon comparing the angle between the first current water fording and the second current water fording depth, attitude of the vehicle and the angle of the road ahead and a distance in advance of the location of the vehicle and/or a maximum wading depth of the vehicle, a depth of water at a location ahead of the vehicle substantially in the direction of vehicle movement and/or the distance, ahead of the vehicle substantially in the direction of vehicle movement, to determine future maximum fording depth.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting is ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-04-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAULT-PROOF COLLECTION OF IMAGERY FOR UNDERWATER SURVEY

Номер: US20200132456A1
Автор: Rzhanov Yuri
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

An apparatus and method are presented comprising one or more sensors or cameras configured to rotate about a central motor. In some examples, the motor is configured to travel at a constant linear speed while the one or more cameras face downward and collect a set of images in a predetermined region of interest. The apparatus and method are configured for image acquisition with non-sequential image overlap. The apparatus and method are configured to eliminate gaps in image detection for fault-proof collection of imagery for an underwater survey. In some examples, long baseline (LBL) is utilized for mapping detected images to a location. In some examples, ultra-short baseline (USBL) is utilized for mapping detected images to a location. The apparatus and method are configured to utilize a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) approach. 1. An apparatus for image collection , comprising: a central motor comprising a rotating member;', 'a set of arms coupled to the rotating member and extending away from the central motor; and', 'one or more cameras attached to a distal end of at least one arm of the set of arms, wherein the underwater vehicle is configured to travel over a predetermined region and collect a set of images of the predetermined region., 'an underwater vehicle, comprising'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to create a full mosaic image using non-sequential image overlap.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the central motor claim 1 , the set of arms claim 1 , and the one or more cameras is provided with rounded edges to facilitate hydrodynamic motion.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the set of arms is housed within a disc.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the underwater vehicle is configured to utilize a long baseline (LBL) approach to determine positioning for each imaged location in the predetermined region.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the underwater vehicle is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-05-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING UNDERWATER ORGANIC SOLID BUILDUP AND RELATED EMISSIONS BACKGROUND

Номер: US20190137270A1
Автор: McArthur Ross
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The present invention generally relates to monitoring underwater organic solid buildup and related emissions, and more particularly to a monitoring system and method using a sonar-equipped drone watercraft and a monitoring controller in communication with the drone watercraft to monitor the underwater organic solid buildup and related emissions and to analyze and present results of the analysis. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. In a lagoon facility , a method of monitoring and calculating a plurality of lagoon-related data for maintaining a lagoon constructed in the lagoon facility wherein the plurality of lagoon-related data includes a volume of a sediment and solid mass material buildup deposited or formed at a bottom portion of the lagoon and a volume of a body of water on top of the sediment and solid mass material buildup , the method comprising the steps of:transmitting an operational sequence to a monitoring system controller, wherein the monitoring system controller includes at least a microprocessor and a database;initializing a drone watercraft for capturing a plurality of data samples over a time period, wherein the drone watercraft is equipped with one or more sonar transducers, a GPS device, and a network interface device, wherein the plurality of data samples include a plurality of sonar data and GPS data, and wherein the monitoring system controller is communicatively coupled via one or more wireless communication networks with the drone watercraft;updating a plurality of sonar watercraft parameters stored on the drone watercraft;storing the plurality of sonar data and GPS data in the database;determining an average sonar depth reading over an entire portion of the lagoon from the plurality of sonar data and GPS data in the database, wherein the average sonar depth ...

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Номер записи: 54
15-09-2022 дата публикации

GEOID MEASUREMENT METHOD, GEOID MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, GEOID ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND GEOID CALCULATION DATA COLLECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20220290988A1
Автор: HOSOYA Toshiyuki, INOUE Ryotaro, KOZUMA Mikio, TANAKA Atsushi
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A geoid calculation data is collected easily. A geoid calculation data collection device of the present invention comprises an inertial measurement data acquisition part, a comparison data acquisition part, and a recording part. In the inertial measurement data acquisition part, data related to velocity, position, and attitude angle is acquired as inertially-derived data based on an output of an inertial measurement part having a three-axis gyro and a three-axis accelerometer attached to a moving body. In the comparison data acquisition part, data related to velocity is acquired as comparison data from a source other than the inertial measurement part. In the recording part, inertially-derived data and comparison data are recorded in association with each other. In the inertial measurement part, a bias stability is acquired that allows error arising from plumb line deviation to be distinguished to a predetermined degree. 1. A geoid calculation data collection device comprising:an inertial measurement data acquisition part that acquires data related to velocity, position, and attitude angle as inertially-derived data based on an output of an inertial measurement part having a three-axis gyro and a three-axis accelerometer attached to a moving body;a comparison data acquisition part that acquires data related to velocity as comparison data from a source other than the inertial measurement part; anda recording part that records the inertially-derived data and the comparison data in association with each other, whereinthe inertial measurement part has a bias stability that allows error arising from plumb line deviation to be distinguished to a predetermined degree.2. The geoid calculation data collection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe inertially-derived data and the comparison data is used to apply a Kalman filter in which the plumb line deviation is included in the state variables in order to estimate state variables including a plumb line deviation.3. A ...

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Номер записи: 55
15-09-2022 дата публикации

PREDICTING GEOSPATIAL MEASURES

Номер: US20220290989A1
Автор: Bronevetsky Grigory, Leroy Charlotte, Ma Hongxu, Mai Gengchen, NI Bin
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Implementations are described herein for leveraging teleconnections and location embeddings to predict geospatial measures for a geographic location of interest. In various implementations, a plurality of reference geographic locations may be identified that are disparate from a geographic location of interest and influence a geospatial measure in the geographic location of interest. One or more features may be extracted from each of the plurality of reference geographic locations. The extracted features and a location embedding generated for the geographic location of interest may be encoded into a joint embedding. A sequence encoder may be applied to the joint embedding to generate encoded data indicative of the predicted geospatial measure. 1. A method for predicting a geospatial measure in a geographic location of interest , the method implemented using one or more processors and comprising:identifying a plurality of reference geographic locations that are disparate from the geographic location of interest and influence the geospatial measure in the geographic location of interest;extracting one or more features from each of the plurality of reference geographic locations;encoding the extracted features and a location embedding generated for the geographic location of interest into a joint embedding; andapplying a sequence encoder to the joint embedding to generate encoded data indicative of the predicted geospatial measure.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising applying the encoded data indicative of the predicted geospatial measure as input across a decoder to generate the predicted geospatial measure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequence encoder comprises a long short-term memory (LSTM) network.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more features extracted from each of the plurality of reference geographic locations comprise time series sea surface temperatures.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of reference geographic ...

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Номер записи: 56
15-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DISCRIMINATING VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION MODELS OF ORGANIC CARBONS, TERMINAL DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220291187A1
Автор: BAI Yan, CUI Wansong, GONG Fang, HE Xianqiang, LI Teng, WANG Difeng
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A method for discriminating vertical distribution models of organic carbons is provided, the method includes: obtaining a concentration of organic carbons in a surface layer of the ocean water area, depths of water of the ocean water area and depths of mixed layers of the ocean water area; determining different vertical distribution models of organic carbons in the ocean water area according to the concentration of the organic carbons in the surface layer and the depths of water of the ocean water area; calculating ratios of the depths of water of the ocean water area to the depths of the mixed layers of the ocean water area; and discriminating the vertical distribution models according to the ratios. According to this method, the accuracy of estimation of the stock of organic carbons in the ocean water area can be improved greatly. 1. A method for discriminating vertical distribution models of organic carbons in ocean water area , comprising steps of:obtaining a concentration of organic carbons in a surface layer of an ocean water area, depths of water of the ocean water area and depths of mixed layers of the ocean water area;determining different vertical distribution models of organic carbons in the ocean water area according to the concentration of the organic carbons in the surface layer of the ocean water area and the depths of water of the ocean water area;calculating ratios of the depths of water of the ocean water area to the depths of the mixed layers of the ocean water area; anddiscriminating the different vertical distribution models of organic carbons in the ocean water area according to the ratios of the depths of water of the ocean water area to the depths of the mixed layers of the ocean water area.2. The method for discriminating vertical distribution models of organic carbons of ocean water area according to claim 1 , wherein the step of determining different vertical distribution models of organic carbons in the ocean water area according to the ...

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Номер записи: 57
07-06-2018 дата публикации

Technique to measure the distance between stations using dgps/rtk gps in the velocity area method (stationary) with an acoustic doppler current profiler

Номер: US20180156647A1
Автор: Daniel J. WAGENAAR, Issac Jones, Martin MILANOV, Muthiah RADHAKRISHNAN
Принадлежит: YSI Inc

A system for determining a measurement of a discharge of a streamflow in open channel conditions using a velocity-area technique featuring a signal processor configured to receive ADCP measurement signaling containing information about ADCP measurements taken in conjunction with the streamflow, GPS signaling containing information about GPS readings in conjunction with ADCP measurements, and signaling containing information about a projection or virtual tag line using two (2) Global Position System (GPS) locations having start and end latitudes and longitudes at a measurement site in a hydrographic operation for a measurement of a discharge in open channel conditions, and an instantaneous GPS position for a station; and determine control signaling containing information to take the ADCP measurements and the GPS readings in conjunction with the ADCP measurements, as well as corresponding signaling containing information about the measurement of the discharge of the streamflow, based upon a respective distance between each station in relation to the projection or virtual tag line, as well as ADCP signaling and the GPS signaling received, using Differential Global Position System (DGPS) or Real Time Kinematic GPS (RTK GPS).

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Номер записи: 58
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Method and device for monitoring water volume change, computer device and storage medium

Номер: US20200149888A1
Автор: Di Long, Qi Huang, Xing-Dong Li
Принадлежит: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY

The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for monitoring the water volume change, and a computer device and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring a lake shoreline change sequence, a lake area change sequence, and a combined altimetry water level sequence; obtaining a lake water level sequence based on the combined altimetry water level sequence and the lake shoreline change sequence; calculating a first regressive relationship between the lake water volume and the lake water level based on the lake area change sequence and the lake water level sequence; and obtaining a lake water volume change sequence based on the lake water level sequence and the first regressive relationship between the lake water volume and the lake water level.

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Номер записи: 59
24-06-2021 дата публикации

Autonomous Sensor Fish to Support Advanced Hydropower Development

Номер: US20210190753A1
Автор: CARLSON THOMAS J., Deng Z. Daniel, Hou Hongfei, Lu Jun, Martinez Jayson J., Morris Scott J., Myjak Mitchell J., TIAN Chuan
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

An improved sensor fish with robust design and enhanced measurement capabilities. This sensor fish contains sensors for acceleration, rotation, magnetic field intensity, pressure, and temperature. A low-power microcontroller collects data from the sensors and stores up to 5 minutes of data on a non-volatile flash memory. A rechargeable battery supplies power to the sensor fish. A recovery system helps locating sensor fish. The package, when ready for use is nearly neutrally buoyant and thus mimics the behavior of an actual fish. 1. A method for collecting environmental data using a sensor fish , the method comprising:providing a sensor fish comprising a power source, processing circuitry, a microcontroller, and a ballasting member;dispatching the sensor fish into an environment to collect environmental data;collecting environmental data with the sensor fish using the processing circuitry; andactuating the microcontroller to release the ballasting member to cause the sensor fish to become more buoyant.2. The method of further comprising downloading data from the microcontroller and erasing a portion of memory of said microcontroller to prepare said microcontroller for a subsequent deployment.3. The method of further comprising using the sensor fish to detect at least one parameter comprising one or more of orientation claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , rotational velocity claim 1 , magnetic field intensity claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , and/or external temperature.4. The method of wherein the sensor fish is nearly neutrally buoyant prior to releasing the ballasting member.5. The method of further comprising sampling data using the sensor fish at up to 8 claim 1 ,192 Hz for a preselected programmable period of time.6. The method of further comprising triggering an alarm to facilitate identification and location of the sensor fish.7. The method of furthering comprising identifying the sensor fish using an LED.8. The method of further comprising identifying the sensor fish ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-09-2014 дата публикации

SWITCHABLE FRONT-END MEASUREMENT UNIT FOR TOWED MARINE ELECTROMAGNETIC STREAMER CABLES

Номер: US20140253132A1
Автор: Juhasz Robert, LINDQVIST U. Peter, Südow Gustav Göran Mattias
Принадлежит: PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS

Electromagnetic streamer cables and methods of use. Example systems include: a first electrode, the first electrode at a first location along the streamer cable; a second electrode at a second location along the streamer cable; a first sensor module electrically coupled to the first electrode and second electrode, the first sensor module configured to measure a voltage across the first and second electrodes; a third electrode at a third location between the first and second electrodes; a fourth electrode at a fourth location along the streamer cable, the fourth location distal to the second location; and a second sensor module electrically coupled to the third electrode and fourth electrode, the second sensor module configured to measure a voltage across the third and fourth electrodes.

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Номер записи: 61
29-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MODELLING A WATER CURRENT IN A GEOLOGICAL GRIDDED MODEL OF A SEDIMENTARY AREA

Номер: US20220308259A1
Автор: GAL Cédric, Massonnat Gérard
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A method of modelling a water current in a geological gridded model of a sedimentary area is disclosed, the model comprising a plurality of cells wherein each cell is assigned a water depth, the method comprising determining a direction and an energy of a water current in each cell of the model, wherein each water current is decomposed into a plurality of sub-currents corresponding to respective water depths, comprising at least:—a plume current, located at water surface, and—a bottom current, located at water bottom, the determination of a direction of a water current comprising determining a single direction common to each sub-current into which the water current is decomposed, and the determination of an energy of a water current comprising: —computing the energy of the plume current, and inferring, from the energy of the plume current, the energy of any other sub-current. 1. A computer-implemented method of modelling a water current in a geological gridded model of a sedimentary area comprising a plurality of cells wherein each cell is assigned a water depth , the method comprising determining a direction and an energy of a water current in each cell of the model , a plume current, located at water surface, and', 'a bottom current, located at water bottom,, 'wherein each water current is decomposed into a plurality of sub-currents corresponding to respective water depths, comprising at least computing the energy of the plume current, and', 'inferring, from the energy of the plume current, the energy of any other sub-current., 'the determination of a direction of a water current comprising determining a single direction common to each sub-current into which the water current is decomposed, and the determination of an energy of a water current comprising-2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sub-currents further comprises at least one subsurface current claim 1 , located at a depth between the water surface and the water bottom.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Oceanic Eddy Detection from Two-Dimensional Sea Level Topography Gradients

Номер: US20200160568A1
Автор: Jensen Tommy, Melzer Bryce, Nyadjro Ebenezer, Rydbeck Adam
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Systems and methods are provided for identification and tracking of large semi-closed eddies (e.g., oceanic eddies). For example, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for detecting a cyclonic or anticyclonic eddy in the ocean and determining its size, shape, and intensity given a single input field. In an embodiment, this input is a two-dimensional (2D) gridded field of Sea Surface Height Anomaly (SSHA) or Absolute Dynamic Topography (ADT), both of which can be determined from satellite based observations. Embodiments of the present disclosure are more accurate and computationally efficient than traditional methods and further provide high adaptability that will enable additional improvements as advances are made in satellite-based observations. 1. A system for detecting an eddy , the system comprising:a processing device; and receiving, using the processing device, climatological data,', 'determining, using the processing device, a base domain for detecting the eddy,', 'determining, using the processing device, a center of the eddy within the base domain,', 'determining, using the processing device, spatial criteria for finding edges of the eddy,', 'determining, using the processing device, temporal criteria for finding edges of the eddy,', 'determining, using the processing device, potential edge points of the eddy based on the spatial criteria and the temporal criteria, and', 'generating, using the processing device, a polygon around the potential edge points., 'an eddy detector, wherein the eddy detector is configured to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base domain is a geographical bounding box of latitude and longitude coordinates.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the center of the eddy comprises determining a maximum absolute dynamic topography (ADT) observation within the base domain.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the center of the eddy comprises determining a ...

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Номер записи: 63
01-07-2021 дата публикации

GEOID MEASUREMENT METHOD, GEOID MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, GEOID ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND GEOID CALCULATION DATA COLLECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210199435A1
Автор: HOSOYA Toshiyuki, INOUE Ryotaro, KOZUMA Mikio, TANAKA Atsushi
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A change in geoid height is measured easily. A geoid measurement method of the present invention executes an inertial measurement data acquiring step, a comparison data acquiring step, a state variable estimating step, and a geoid calculating step. In the inertial measurement data acquiring step, data related to velocity, position, and attitude angle is acquired as inertially-derived data based on the output of an inertial measurement part having a three-axis gyro and a three-axis accelerometer attached to a moving body. In the comparison data acquiring step, data related to velocity is acquired as comparison data from a source other than the inertial measurement part. In the state variable estimating step, state variables including a plumb line deviation are estimated by using the inertially-derived data and the comparison data to apply a Kalman filter in which the plumb line deviation is included in the state variables. 1. A geoid measurement method comprising:an inertial measurement data acquiring step of acquiring data related to velocity, position, and attitude angle as inertially-derived data based on an output of an inertial measurement part having a three-axis gyro and a three-axis accelerometer attached to a moving body;a comparison data acquiring step of acquiring data related to velocity as comparison data from a source other than the inertial measurement part;a state variable estimating step of estimating state variables including a plumb line deviation by using the inertially-derived data and the comparison data to apply a Kalman filter in which the plumb line deviation is included in the state variables; anda geoid calculating step of calculating a change in geoid height based on the estimated plumb line deviation at an estimated position that the estimating applied to.2. The geoid measurement method according to claim 1 , whereinthe data related to velocity, position, and attitude angle acquired in the inertial measurement data acquiring step is data ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-07-2021 дата публикации

Comprehensive reconstruction method for long-series sediment data in data-lacking areas

Номер: US20210200924A1
Автор: Cui Zhanfeng, Ge Hua, Gong Ping, Lu Jinyou, Wang Min, YAO Shiming, Zhang Jie, Zhao Jinqiong
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A comprehensive reconstruction method for long-series sediment data in data-lacking areas includes steps of: collecting hydrological and sediment data of a target river section; calculating sediment data in data-rich years with a flow-sediment content annual relationship curve method; calculating sediment data in only water quality and sediment test years with a correlation method between water quality and sediment data and hydrological station sediment data; calculating sediment data in data-lacking years with an adjacent station same year flow-sediment content relationship curve method; and calculating sediment data in remaining years with a multi-year average flow-sediment content relationship curve method. The method comprehensively adopts four methods to reconstruct the long-series sediment data based on sediment actual observation and characteristics in the data-lacking areas, which can make up for the limitations and deficiencies between the four methods, and the required data is easier to collect than those in the conventional methods. 1. A comprehensive reconstruction method for long-series sediment data in data-lacking areas , comprising steps of:{'sub': i,j,k', 'i,n,k', 'i,n,k', 'i,m,k', 'i,m,k, 'b': '1', '1) collecting hydrological and sediment data of a target river section, wherein the hydrological and sediment data comprises: a hydrological station long-series daily flow Q, a sediment content TSand a flow qduring sediment test, and a surface sediment test sediment content Cand a flow cqduring water quality test, wherein =1˜Nyear, Nyear is long-series years; j=1˜Nday(i), Nday(i) is a total number of days in a year i; k=1˜Nsta, Nsta is a quantity of hydrological stations; n=1˜Nsam(i,k), Nsam(i,k) is a quantity of sediment test samples at a hydrological station k in the year i; m=1˜NCsam(i,k), NCsam(i,k) is a quantity of surface sediment test samples of the hydrological station kin the year i;'}2) calculating sediment data in data-rich years with a flow- ...

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Номер записи: 65
02-07-2015 дата публикации

FREE-FLOATING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR THE DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE WAVES

Номер: US20150185007A1
Автор: Deshetler Brinton Dana MacKay, Garcia Cruz Raul, Navarro Almendros Gabriel, Ruiz Segura Javier Tomas
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The present embodiments relate generally to a free-floating device for the directional characterization of waves, comprising a selection of the following elements: sensors that can measure the earth's acceleration, angular velocity and magnetic field along three orthogonal axes, a GNSS tracker, an electronic module, a telecommunications module, energy capture and/or storage elements, a floating watertight container for housing the aforementioned equipment, having an optimized geometry so as to follow the slope of the surface of a water mass disturbed by waves. In addition, the information from the sensors and the GNSS tracker is managed by the electronic module and sent by the telecommunications module to a remote base station. Since the device is not anchored, it can characterize the direction of the surface waves more precisely, with improved operability and in a more economically efficient manner than current systems. 1. A free-floating device for the directional characterization of the surface waves of a water mass , the directional characterization of waves being performed according to a wave surface slope-following principle , wherein the electronics of the device is contained in an external watertight float , the device comprising:at least one inertial sensor for measuring the Earth's magnetic field along three orthogonal axes, the inertial sensor being a magnetometer;an electronic module that acquires variables measured by the sensor for calculating pitch, roll and orientation of the device relative to north from the acquired variables;energy storage means that feed the electronics of the device; andmeans for calculating parameters for the directional characterization of waves from the calculated pitch, roll and orientation relative to north and which manages operational parameters of the at least one sensor, the operation of the device and the energy storage means.2. The free-floating device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional inertial ...

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Номер записи: 66
30-06-2016 дата публикации

TYPE OF ALONG-THE-CABLE RECIPROCATING MOTION CONTROL MECHANISM

Номер: US20160187132A1
Автор: TIAN Jiwei, Xu Ming, Yang Qingxuan, Zhao Wei
Принадлежит: OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA

An along-the-cable reciprocating motion control mechanism includes a moving platform, weight drop-off gear, weight release gear and trigger gear. The moving platform is set at a guide cable and can make reciprocating motion along the guide cable. A profiler is carried by the moving platform and the buoyancy of the moving platform carrying the profiler is greater than zero, the weight drop-off gear is set at the top of the guide cable and can drop a weight onto the moving platform within a predefined period, the weight release gear is provided on the moving platform, the trigger gear is set at the bottom of the guide cable, and when the moving platform carries a weight and descends to the bottom of the guide cable, the trigger gear touches the weight release gear to enable it to make a series of actions. 1. An along-the-cable reciprocating motion control mechanism , the control mechanism comprising:a moving platform, a weight drop-off gear, a weight release gear and a trigger gear, the moving platform is attached to a guide cable and is configured to make a reciprocating motion along the guide cable,a profiler is carried by the moving platform and a buoyancy of the moving platform carrying the profiler is greater than zero,the weight drop-off gear is set at a top of the guide cable and is configured to drop a weight onto the moving platform within a predefined period,the weight release gear is set on the moving platform, the trigger gear is set at a bottom of the guide cable, and when the moving platform carries a weight and descends to the bottom of the guide cable, the trigger gear touches the weight release gear to enable it to act accordingly, thus causing the weight to separate from the moving platform, and the moving platform ascends by its own buoyancy to the top of the guide cable.2. The along-the-cable reciprocating motion control mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the weight drop-off gear comprises a shell with a support and an electronic control unit ...

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Номер записи: 67
30-06-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ALONG-THE-CABLE UNDERWATER PROFILE MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20160187133A1
Автор: TIAN Jiwei, Xu Ming, Yang Qingxuan, Zhao Wei
Принадлежит: OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA

A method includes: a guide cable and an observation platform is provided, a profiler is mounted, and a trigger gear is set at the bottom of the guide cable; a weight drop-off gear is set at the top of the guide cable, when the observation platform is located at the top of the guide cable, one weight is released by the weight drop-off gear onto the observation platform so that the observation platform descends along the guide cable owing to additional gravity, and when the observation platform descends to the given position of the trigger gear at the bottom of the guide cable, the release gear releases the weight on the observation platform so that the observation platform returns by its own buoyancy to the top along the guide cable; another weight is subsequently released by the weight drop-off gear so that the observation platform repeats the foregoing reciprocating motion. 1. A method for an along-the-cable underwater profile measurement , the method comprises:(1) anchoring a guide cable at a predefined measured water area, providing an observation platform that can make a reciprocating motion along the guide cable, a profiler is mounted on the observation platform, and the buoyancy of the observation platform is adjusted greater than zero, and a trigger gear is set at the bottom of the guide cable;(2) setting a weight drop-off gear at a top of the guide cable, when the observation platform is located at the top of the guide cable, one weight is released by the weight drop-off gear onto the observation platform to enable buoyancy of the observation platform to drop smaller than zero so that the observation platform descends constantly along the guide cable, and when the observation platform descends to a given position of the trigger gear at a bottom of the guide cable, a release gear on the observation platform is triggered by the trigger gear to release the weight on the observation platform so that the observation platform returns by its own buoyancy to the top ...

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Номер записи: 68
04-06-2020 дата публикации

BIONIC LATERAL-LINE SENSOR

Номер: US20200172215A1
Автор: Ding Wei, Liu Hengyuan, Tan Bowen, Tan Shizhe, TIAN Kaili
Принадлежит: OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA

The present invention discloses a new bionic lateral-line sensor. The new bionic lateral-line sensor includes a cilia cupule, a cilia base rod, IPMC film sheets, extraction electrodes, and a sensor housing. When external current acts on a free end of the cilia cupule, mechanical deformation is generated on the cilia cupule, and the mechanical deformation is transmitted to the cilia base rod, so as to cause deformation on the cilia base rod; the deformation on the cilia base rod leads to mechanical deformation on the IPMC film sheets, and the IPMC film sheets generate induced voltages by using an IPMC mechano-electric effect; and a flow rate of the external current is calculated according to the acquired induced voltages. The new bionic lateral-line sensor provided in the present invention is used for measurement of external current. The cilia cupule and the cilia base rod are integrated, and the IPMC film sheet is used to replace a strain gauge, and is installed on the cilia base rod directly, so as to implement an integrated design and feature simple structure and convenient installation. In addition, an induced voltage can be output accurately by using the new bionic lateral-line sensor, to obtain a flow rate. 1. A new bionic lateral-line sensor , comprising a cilia cupule , a cilia base rod , ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) film sheets , extraction electrodes , and a sensor housing , whereinthe cilia cupule is of a hollow structure, and the cilia base rod is disposed inside the cilia cupule;the IPMC film sheet is disposed between the cilia base rod and the cilia cupule, wherein the IPMC film sheets comprise a first IPMC film sheet and a second IPMC film sheet;the extraction electrode is disposed on each of two sides of a fixed end of each IPMC film sheet; and a connection relationship of the four extraction electrodes is a concatenated structure; anda top end of the cilia cupule, a top end of the cilia base rod, and top ends of the IPMC film sheets are free ...

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Номер записи: 69
29-06-2017 дата публикации

Remote measurement of shallow depths in semi-transparent media

Номер: US20170184399A1
Автор: Andrew W. Gisler, Geoffrey Crowley, Jeffrey P. Thayer, Matthew HAYMAN, Steven Mitchell
Принадлежит: University of Colorado

Through discrimination of the scattered signal polarization state, a lidar system measures a distance through semi-transparent media by the reception of single or multiple scattered signals from a scattering medium. Combined and overlapped single or multiple scattered light signals from the medium can be separated by exploiting varying polarization characteristics. This removes the traditional laser and detector pulse width limitations that determine the system's operational bandwidth, translating relative depth measurements into the conditions of two surface timing measurements and achieving sub-pulse width resolution.

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Номер записи: 70
15-07-2021 дата публикации

A POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210215487A1
Автор: BRANSBY Martin
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This invention relates to a positioning system and a method for navigation, in particular but not exclusively to a positioning system and a method for maritime navigation. A positioning system and method for navigation comprising a reference unit positioned on a vehicle, and a portable optical device, in communication with the reference unit, comprising sensing means to measure bearings to observed target points relative to the vehicle heading to thereby determine a position of the vehicle. 1. A positioning system for navigation comprising:a reference unit positioned on a vehicle, anda portable optical device, in communication with the reference unit, comprising sensing means to measure bearings to observed target points relative to the vehicle heading to thereby determine a position of the vehicle.2. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:processing means to calculate the position of the vehicle on an electronic navigation chart; anddisplaying means to show the position of the vehicle on the electronic navigation chart.3. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bearings are automatically displayed on the electronic navigation chart.4. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bearings are automatically logged.5. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the position of the vehicle is determined by obtaining at least three bearings.6. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reference unit is fixedly aligned to the vehicle heading.7. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the optical device is configured to be detachably connectable to the reference unit.8. A positioning system as claimed claim 1 , wherein the optical device is a roaming unit which is in communication with the reference unit by transmitting means claim 1 , preferably by a radio link.9. A positioning system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the optical device comprises a pair of binoculars.10. A ...

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Номер записи: 71
22-07-2021 дата публикации

SENSOR AND TELEMETRY UNIT (STU) ADAPTED FOR SECURABLE COUPLING TO A FLOATING OBJECT OR BUOYANT AID TO NAVIGATION (ATON) TO OPERATE AS A SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE OCEAN DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (ODAS)

Номер: US20210223041A1
Автор: Beatty Scott, Bocking Bryce
Принадлежит: MarineLabs Data Systems Inc.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a self-contained ocean data and acquisition module (SCODAM) configured to mount to a floating body and having a sensor array, geospatial locating engine, wave measurement engine, communication engine to transmit collected data to a remote device, an energy conversion module adapted to convert ambient energy inputs into electrical energy, and an energy storage module configured to receive the converted electrical energy and to supply operating power to the SCODAM. In an illustrative example, the SCODAM may be configured to generate a transfer function based on motion characterization data obtained in a training mode corresponding to motion of the floating body in response to perturbation in a predetermined sequence and to apply the transfer function data obtained by the wave measurement engine to determine wave motion. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate use of an existing floating body as an ocean data acquisition system (ODAS). 1. An apparatus comprising a self-contained ocean data and acquisition module (SCODAM) comprising:a sensor array;a geospatial locating engine;a wave measurement engine comprising an inertial measurement unit;a communication engine configured to transmit data collected by the sensor array, wave measurement engine, and geospatial locating engine to at least one remote device;a passive energy collection module adapted to convert ambient energy inputs into electrical energy;an energy storage module coupled to the energy collection module and configured to receive the converted electrical energy and to supply operating power to the SCODAM; and,a hermetically sealed housing, at least some portion of each of the sensor array, the geospatial locating engine, the wave measurement engine, the communication engine, and the energy storage module are disposed within the housing, and at least some portion of the passive energy collection module is configured to be disposed about the housing, and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 72
14-07-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SURF INFORMATION TO A USER

Номер: US20160202057A1
Автор: Babcock Joe, Everist Nick, White Tyson
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This disclosure relates to a system configured to display current surf information to a user on a device worn by the user, track physical surfing activity of the user across multiple surf sessions, and/or alert the user when current surf conditions match previously highly rated surf conditions and/or any user selected criteria based on surf/weather forecast data. The system may comprise a first device (a watch) worn by the user, a second device (the user's smartphone) associated with the user but physically separate and unconnected from the first device, external resources, and/or other components. 1. A method for displaying surf information to a user via a user interface carried by a first device worn by the user , the method comprising:obtaining information related to a desired physical, geographic surf location of the user with a second device, the second device being physically separate and unconnected from the first device, and being associated with the user;obtaining, with the second device, surf information for the desired surf location of the user, wherein the surf information for the desired surf location is regularly obtained from one or more external sources of information accessed via a wireless communication network such that the obtained surf information reflects substantially current surf information for the desired surf location of the user;wirelessly communicating the obtained surf information to the first device responsive to the first device being in proximity to the second device to facilitate communication between the first device and the second device; anddisplaying the communicated surf information to the user via the user interface carried by the first device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first device is a watch.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second device is a smartphone associated with the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surf information includes one or more of a date claim 1 , a time claim 1 , a surf break name ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-07-2016 дата публикации

ANOMALOUS TIDE LEVEL FLUCTUATION SENSING DEVICE, ANOMALOUS TIDE LEVEL FLUCTUATION SENSING METHOD, AND ANOMALOUS TIDE LEVEL FLUCTUATION SENSING PROGRAM

Номер: US20160203696A1
Автор: KATSURA KENSHIROU, MATSUNAGA TAIZOU, SUZUKI Tetsuaki
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Provided is a technology for sensing anomalous tide level fluctuations to be used to monitor a tsunami, in which an estimated value of a sea surface fluctuation is obtained by conducting statistical processing or testing processing for a physical phenomenon of the tsunami displayed in image information. An anomalous tide level fluctuation sensing device according to this invention is configured to: detect a position of an object or a horizon, which fluctuates in association with a tide level, from within a video; and detect that the position fluctuates in a time cycle different from a time cycle of a tide or an ocean wave. 14-. (canceled)5. An anomalous tide level fluctuation sensing device , comprising:a horizon candidate detecting unit configured to detect a horizon candidate based on horizontal edge information within a frame image;a horizontal edge height tracking unit configured to compare the detected horizon candidate with a past edge height stored in a storage to acquire a horizon coordinate; anda tide height determination unit configured to determine whether or not the horizon coordinate exceeds a maximum height of a horizon at a normal time, which is forecast from an observation result.6. The anomalous tide level fluctuation sensing device according to claim 5 , wherein the horizon candidate detecting unit comprises:a horizontal edge extraction unit configured to carry out horizontal edge extraction by using a filter for the frame image to generate a current-frame horizontal edge intensity image;an edge intensity histogram generation unit configured to generate a current-frame edge intensity histogram from the generated current-frame horizontal edge intensity image;a histogram smoothing unit configured to generate a latest edge intensity histogram by temporally smoothing the generated current-frame edge intensity histogram with reference to the storage; anda maximum intensity position acquiring unit configured to determine a bin of a histogram having a ...

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Номер записи: 74
12-07-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR VENTURI EFFECTS ON PRESSURE SENSORS IN MOVING WATER

Номер: US20180195861A1
Автор: MILANOV Martin, Wagenaar Daniel, Xue Fan, Zhivko Grozev
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Apparatus for taking a water depth measurement using a probe, featuring a signal processor configured to receive signaling containing information about a water depth measurement determined from a pressure sensed by a pressure sensor contained in a probe immersed in flowing water, and also containing information about a velocity-dependent offset that is determined and depends on the velocity of the flowing water; and determining corresponding signaling containing information about a corrected water depth measurement of the flowing water by correcting the water depth measurement by the velocity-dependent offset in order to compensate for Venturi effects on the pressure sensor in the moving water. 1. Apparatus for taking a water depth measurement using a probe , comprising: receive signaling containing information about a water depth measurement determined from a pressure sensed by a pressure sensor contained in a probe immersed in flowing water, and also containing information about a velocity-dependent offset that is determined and depends on the velocity of the flowing water; and', 'determine corresponding signaling containing information about a corrected water depth measurement of the flowing water by correcting the water depth measurement by the velocity-dependent offset in order to compensate for Venturi effects on the pressure sensor in the moving water., 'a signal processor configured to'}2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the signal processor is configured to determine the velocity-dependent offset by compensating a dynamic pressure component based upon a pressure correction coefficient to account for the Bernoulli Effect of the water depth measurement claim 1 , where the dynamic pressure component is defined by the relationship:{'br': None, 'i': 'pv', 'sup': '2', '/2,'}where p represents the fluid density and v represents the fluid speed of the moving water.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises the probe having the ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-07-2018 дата публикации

Dive Computer Incorporating Stored Dive Site Information

Номер: US20180199010A1
Автор: Hollis Robert R.
Принадлежит: Pelagic Pressure Systems Corp.

Dive computers in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed that store information concerning a dive site. The stored information can be accessed during the dive to provide information concerning such things as points of interest and/or hazards. One embodiment of the invention includes a processor, memory connected to the processor, a pressure transducer connected to the processor and configured to measure depth, and a display connected to the processor. In addition, the memory contains factual information concerning a dive site, and the processor is configured to display at least a portion of the stored factual information concerning the dive site via the display. 1. A dive computer , comprising:a processor;memory connected to the processor;a pressure transducer in communication with the processor;a display in communication with the processor;clock circuitry in communication with the processor;a compass in communication with the processor; andan input device in communication with the processor;wherein the memory contains information concerning a dive site; and measures depth information using the pressure transducer while the dive computer is underwater;', 'measures heading information using the compass while the dive computer is underwater;', 'obtains a timestamp using the clock circuitry in response to receiving a user instruction to store data using the input device while the dive computer is underwater;', 'generates dive site information comprising the heading information and the obtained timestamp in response to the received user instruction while the dive computer is underwater; and', 'generates a dive log comprising the depth information and the generated dive site information while the dive computer is underwater., 'wherein the processor2. The dive computer of claim 1 , wherein the memory comprises a removable non-volatile memory.3. The dive computer of claim 1 , wherein the processor further:obtains location information, where the obtained ...

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Номер записи: 76
20-07-2017 дата публикации

SUBSIDENCE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170205231A1
Автор: JONGSMA Arnoud Marc
Принадлежит: Fugro N.V.

A device for monitoring a height profile of an ocean floor. The device comprises an elongated structure, and includes a first fluid conduit for accommodating a first liquid, at least one differential pressure transducer provided along the elongated structure, and in fluid communication with the first liquid at a first pressure based on the communicating vessels principle and with a second liquid at a second pressure, when in use. The at least one pressure transducer is configured for measuring differential pressures between the corresponding first and second pressures. The device further comprises a pressure compensator for exerting on the first liquid an inner reference pressure in response and proportional to an outer reference pressure exerted on the pressure compensator by the body of water at a reference position. 1. A device for monitoring a height profile of a submerged earth surface located below a body of water , the device comprising:an elongated structure configured for deployment along the submerged earth surface, and including a first fluid conduit for accommodating a first liquid;at least one differential pressure transducer provided along the elongated structure, wherein the differential pressure transducer is adapted to be in fluid communication with the first liquid at a corresponding first pressure based on the communicating vessels principle and with a second liquid at a corresponding second pressure when the device is in use, and the differential pressure transducer is configured to measure a differential pressure between the corresponding first and second pressures;a processing circuit configured for obtaining an indication of a height profile difference associated with the at least one pressure transducer, based on the differential pressure measured by the at least one pressure transducer; anda pressure compensator configured to exert on the first liquid in the first fluid conduit an inner reference pressure in response and proportional to an ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-07-2016 дата публикации

TIDAL CURRENT METER

Номер: US20160216111A1
Автор: Higuchi Kazuki
Принадлежит: HONDA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a tidal current meter that measures the velocity of a tidal current. The tidal current meter includes an oscillator, a calculation section, a depression angle setup section, and a drive section. The oscillator is capable of transmitting an ultrasonic wave into water and receiving the reflection of the transmitted ultrasonic wave. The calculation section calculates the velocity in accordance with the Doppler shift frequency of the reflection received by the oscillator. The depression angle setup section sets a depression angle, that is, the angle formed by the transmission direction of the ultrasonic wave and a horizontal plane. The drive section drives the oscillator in such a manner as to transmit the ultrasonic wave and receive the reflection of the transmitted ultrasonic wave at the depression angle set by the depression angle setup section. 1. A tidal current meter that measures the velocity of a tidal current , the tidal current meter comprising:an oscillator that is capable of transmitting an ultrasonic wave into water and receiving the reflection of the transmitted ultrasonic wave;a calculation section that calculates the velocity in accordance with the Doppler shift frequency of the reflection received by the oscillator;a depression angle setup section that sets a depression angle, the depression angle being the angle formed by the transmission direction of the ultrasonic wave and a horizontal plane; anda drive section that drives the oscillator in such a manner as to transmit the ultrasonic wave and receive the reflection of the transmitted ultrasonic wave at the depression angle set by the depression angle setup section.2. The tidal current meter according to claim 1 , further comprising:a depth setup section that sets the depth of water at which the velocity is to be measured;wherein the depression angle setup section sets the depression angle in accordance with the depth set by the depth setup section.3. The tidal current meter according to ...

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Номер записи: 78
04-07-2019 дата публикации

FRAMEWORKS AND METHODOLOGIES CONFIGURED TO ENABLE REAL-TIME LOCATION-SPECIFIC DETERMINATION OF RECREATIONALLY RELEVANT WAVE CHARACTERISTIC DATA, INCLUDING GENERATION AND DELIVERY OF LOCATION-SPECIFIC OCEAN WAVE NOTIFICATIONS

Номер: US20190204080A1
Автор: ADLER Nathan, Cassisi Sam
Принадлежит: SURF SENSE DEVICES PTY LTD

The present invention relates to the generation of electronic notifications relating to ocean waves. Embodiments include frameworks and methodologies configured to enable real-time location-specific determination of recreationally relevant wave characteristic data, including (bot not limited to) generation and delivery of location-specific ocean wave notifications. Embodiments include, by way of example, technology for providing real-time location-specific determination of recreationally relevant wave characteristic data, portable and/or wearable devices configured to deliver notifications in respect of approaching waves, wave monitoring devices and frameworks configured to enable generation of alert notifications for surfers, rock fishers and other recreational users, and generation and delivery of location-specific ocean wave data, including visual data for event broadcasts. 166.-. (canceled)67. A computer-implemented method for causing a user device to provide a notification , the method including:accessing input data derived from one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to provide data representative of wave activity in a body of water, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors provided on one or more buoys located in a wave approach region for a notification zone;processing the input data thereby to determine wave activity parameter data for one or more waves approaching a notification zone;based on the wave activity parameter data, determining attributes of individual waves; andproviding output data configured to enable a user of a networked device to view data representative of the attributes of the one or more waves.68. The method according to wherein the input data includes claim 67 , for each of the one or more buoys claim 67 , multi-kilobit live-streamed GPS data that provides absolute spatial information for the buoy.69. The method according to wherein processing the input data includes processing of the GPS data thereby ...

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Номер записи: 79
11-07-2019 дата публикации

FLOOD PREDICTION SYSTEM, PREDICTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20190212470A1
Автор: Abe Ikuo, ARIOKA Toshihiko, KOYANAGI Tomoyuki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A flood prediction system for predicting a flood depth of a flood prediction location on land that will be flooded by waves includes a prediction formula generator to select, based on maximum wave heights of the waves at observation positions on water and a flood depth of each land-based area that will be flooded by the waves, at least one of the observation positions in order to predict the flood depth of the flood prediction location within a land-based area and to generate a prediction formula for predicting the flood depth of the flood prediction location, and a flood depth predictor to acquire, from a sensor, a maximum wave height measurement value of the observation position selected by the prediction formula generator and to predict the flood depth of the flood prediction location by using the prediction formula. 1. A flood prediction system for predicting flood depths of flood prediction locations on land that will be flooded due to a tsunami , the flood prediction system comprising:a prediction formula generator to select, based on (i) data of a maximum wave height at each of a plurality of observation positions on water and (ii) data of a flood depth in a land-based area containing the flood prediction locations for each of a plurality of tsunamis stored in a database, at least one of the observation positions as a wave height acquisition position in order to predict a flood depth of a flood prediction location and to generate a prediction formula for predicting the flood depth of the flood prediction location based on a maximum wave height in the maximum wave height acquisition position; anda flood depth predictor to acquire a maximum wave height measurement value of the wave height acquisition position and to predict the flood depth of the flood prediction location by using the acquired maximum wave height measurement value and the prediction formula.2. The flood prediction system according to claim 1 , wherein the prediction formula generator selects ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Castable Sensor Device

Номер: US20160245649A1
Автор: Laster Matthew, Steward Lucas Dale
Принадлежит:

Various implementations described herein are directed to a device having at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data at one or more depths of the device in a body of water. The device may be configured to record the sensor data received from the at least one environmental sensor in response to the device being deployed at the one or more depths in the body of water. 1. A device , comprising:an environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data at one or more depths of the device in a body of water;a processor; and receive the sensor data from the environmental sensor in response to the device being deployed at the one or more depths in the body of water; and', 'record the sensor data., 'memory having instructions that cause the processor to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to transmit the sensor data when the device surfaces from the body of water.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor is configured to periodically generate the sensor data at pre-determined time intervals.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor is configured to generate the sensor data during a vertical movement of the device as the device is ascending or descending in the body of water.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor is configured to periodically generate sensor data at pre-determined depth intervals.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is encapsulated within a waterproof housing that is impervious to water.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor comprises a pressure sensor configured to:determine pressure at the one or more depths; andgenerate the sensor data having pressure data corresponding to the one or more depths.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor comprises a chlorophyll sensor configured to:determine chlorophyll concentration at the one or more depths; andgenerate the sensor data having ...

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Номер записи: 81
23-07-2020 дата публикации

Drone for Measuring Water Depth of Field

Номер: US20200232794A1
Автор: YANAGISHITA Hiroshi
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a simple method and apparatus capable of accurately measuring the water depth of a field, in particular, the whole field. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:a first sensor that measures a first distance to a water surface;a second sensor that measures a second distance to a ground; anda controller that calculates a difference between the first distance and the second distance to measure a water depth at a point directly below the unmanned aerial vehicle.2. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the controller measures a water depth at a point immediately below the aircraft during a flight at a predetermined speed or higher.3. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a tilt sensor; wherein the controller calibrates the measured distance based on the tilt of the unmanned aerial vehicle.4. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an ultrasonic transceiver.5. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the ultrasonic transceiver uses a 100 kHz to 400 Khz frequency.6. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 4 , further comprising: a temperature sensor that calibrates a sonic speed in calculating the first distances.7. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is an infrared transceiver or a microwave transceiver.8. An unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising: a gyro sensor that measures the tilt of the vehicle to calibrate the measured distances.9. A computer-executable method using an unmanned aerial vehicle for measuring a water depth of a field claim 1 , comprising:measuring, by a first sensor, a first distance to a water surface;measuring, by a second sensor, a second distance to a ground; andcalculating, by a controller, a difference between the first distance and the second distance to measure a water depth at a point directly below the unmanned aerial vehicle.10. A ...

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Номер записи: 82
20-11-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OF CRAFT FROM AND TO A HOST SHIP

Номер: US20140338441A1
Автор: Sutherland Craig
Принадлежит: BAE SYSTEMS plc

A system and method for determining and displaying the suitability of water conditions in a zone for the launch or recovery of a smaller craft () from or to a host ship () is disclosed. The system and method detect one or more external environment parameters such as the height, direction and period of the swell, and one or more parameters relating to the ship operating conditions such as the heading, speed, pitch and roll angles, and processes these to determine the suitability of the conditions for launch or recovery. 1. Apparatus for providing an indication of the suitability of water conditions in a launch/recovery zone for launch or recovery of a smaller craft from or to a host ship , which apparatus comprises: swell height', 'swell direction', 'swell period, 'sensors for detecting one or more parameters relating to the external environment of the host ship selected from current ship heading', 'current ship speed', 'ship pitch angle', 'ship roll angle, and, 'sensors for detecting one or more parameters relating to the host ship, selected froma processor for receiving and processing the detected values and for providing a signal indicative of the suitability of the water conditions in said launch/recovery zone.2. Apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein said processing includes comparing at least some of said detected values with pre-stored data comprising at least one of respective limit values claim 1 , and respective value ranges.3. Apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , for use on board a host ship having a well dock incorporating said launch/recovery zone claim 1 , wherein said processor is operable to provide an indication of the suitability of the water conditions in said well dock for the launch and/or recovery of a smaller craft.4. Apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein said host ship includes a stern ramp defining said launch/recovery zone and said processor is operable to provide an indication of the suitability of the water ...

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Номер записи: 83
13-08-2020 дата публикации

INEXPENSIVE INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING WAVE EXPOSURE AND WATER VELOCITY

Номер: US20200256674A1
Автор: Figurski Jared
Принадлежит: The Regents of the University of California

A sea-floor tethered float instrument containing an accelerometer for measuring wave induced water velocity, ocean currents, relative swell kinetics and the like. 1. A device for measuring wave induced water velocity , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just above the substrate by a tether , the submerged float comprising a protective housing , and within the protective housing , an accelerometer in operational communication with a processor and a memory for logging data , whereby the accelerometer detects and measures the tilt of the float and expresses such measurements in the form of data which is stored in the memory.2. The device of further comprising a data port.3. The device of wherein the data port is a Universal Serial Bus port.4. The device of specifically not comprising a feature selected from the group consisting of: an acoustic Doppler velocimeter claim 1 , and acoustic Doppler current profilers claim 1 , and a dissolvable block. of plaster or gypsum.5. A method for measuring wave induced water velocity claim 1 , the method comprising (a) providing and deploying a device claim 1 , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just above the substrate by a tether claim 1 , the submerged float comprising a protective housing claim 1 , and within the protective housing claim 1 , an accelerometer in operational communication with a memory for logging data claim 1 , whereby the accelerometer detects and measures the tilt of the float and expresses such measurements in the form of data which is stored in the memory means claim 1 , (b) collecting and storing said data claim 1 , (c) downloading said data into a computer claim 1 , (d) characterizing wave energy by summarizing data over intervals using (i) hourly means of angles claim 1 , or (ii) hourly standard deviations of accelerations.6. A system for estimating mean wave energy over time claim 1 , the system comprising a device claim 1 , the device comprising a submerged float anchored just ...

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Номер записи: 84
23-12-2021 дата публикации

TSUNAMI PREDICTION DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210396515A1
Автор: Kaneto Toshimichi, Kimura Tatsuto, Yamashita Kyohei
Принадлежит: TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER SERVICES CO., LTD.

A prediction portion predicts states including a water level of the wave at a prediction subject location. In a case in which inputs of the flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each observation location have been received, an estimation portion estimates states of waves including the water level thereof at the prediction subject location. The estimation of the states is based on a difference between the flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each input observation location, and the flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each input observation location obtained by converting states of the wave using an observation matrix. A determination portion causes the predictions of the states and the estimation of the states to be repeated until predetermined conditions have been satisfied. 1. A tsunami prediction device that , taking a flow velocity in a light-of-sight direction of a wave at each observation location as inputs , predicts a water level of the wave at a prediction subject location , comprising:an input portion that receives inputs of a flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of a wave at each observation location;a prediction portion that predicts states including the water level of the wave at the prediction subject location;an estimation portion that, in a case in which inputs of the flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each observation location have been received, estimates states of the wave including the water level thereof at the prediction subject location based on a difference between the input flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each observation location, and the flow velocity in a line-of-sight direction of the wave at each observation location that is obtained by converting states of the wave including the water level thereof at the prediction subject location that were predicted for the observation locations using a predetermined observation ...

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Номер записи: 85
12-10-2017 дата публикации

COMPOSITE HYDROLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170292839A1
Автор: CHANG Kuo-Chun, Chen Yu-Chieh, Gu Meng-Huang, LEE Bo-Han, Liao Tai-Shan, Lin Yung-Bin, Wang Yung-Kang
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Disclosed is a composite hydrological monitoring system, in which a counterweight component and a test component are respectively connected to both opposite ends of a strip and a plurality of sensors are disposed at different vertical positions. Accordingly, the scour depth can be measured by sensing the location of the counterweight component, whereas the water level and/or flow velocity can be determined by signals from the sensors. When the counterweight component moves downward with sinking of the riverbed, the strip would be pulled down and thus causes the test component to present a change in mechanical energy. Accordingly, the sinking depth can be measured by sensing the change of the mechanical energy. Additionally, since the water level variation would cause signal changes of the sensors arranged in a row along a vertical direction, the change of water level can be determined accordingly. 1. A composite hydrological monitoring system , comprising:a first hollow base body including a first accommodating space, wherein a plurality of first through holes is disposed on a sidewall of the first hollow base body and interconnects to the first accommodating space;a second hollow base being body disposed in the first accommodating space and includes a second accommodating space, wherein a plurality of second through holes is disposed on a sidewall of the second hollow base body and interconnects to the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space;a counterweight component being housed in the second accommodating space of the second hollow base body, wherein the counterweight component is capable of moving in a vertical direction under gravity;a test component being capable of moving in the vertical direction along with the counterweight component and presenting a change in mechanical energy;a strip connecting with the counterweight component and the test component, the test component is driven by the strip to present the change in mechanical energy ...

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Номер записи: 86
11-10-2018 дата публикации

Underwater Sensor Assembly and System for Environmental Monitoring

Номер: US20180292208A1
Автор: Jason J. Martin, Robert E. Moore
Принадлежит: Aridea D/b/a Aridea Solutions LLC, Aridea D/b/a/ Aridea Solutions LLC, Arieda D/b/a Aridea Solutions LLC

An underwater sensor assembly includes a frame configured to sit on a bottom of a body of water and at least one first sensor connected to the frame. The at least one first sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter related to the body of water. A system for environmental monitoring includes the underwater sensor assembly, at least one buoy at a surface of the body of water, and at least one cable attached at a first end to the frame and attached at a second end opposite the first end to the at least one buoy. The at least one buoy comprises at least one second sensor configured to measure at least one parameter above the surface of the body of water.

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Номер записи: 87
29-10-2015 дата публикации

Using Multispectral Satellite Data to Determine Littoral Water Depths Despite Varying Water Turbidity

Номер: US20150310618A1
Автор: HEEGE Thomas
Принадлежит:

Satellite data is used to determine water depth by accounting for the changing turbidity of the water over time and without requiring calibration using SONAR measurements. Radiance values at multiple wavelengths sensed at both a first time and a second time are stored in a database. Modeled reflectance values are calculated for a defined surface area on the water based on an assumed depth, assumed water constituents and assumed bottom cover. A plurality of differences between the modeled reflectance values and the reflectances sensed at the two times are calculated. A bathymetry application module minimizes the sum of the differences between the modeled and sensed subsurface reflectances by varying the assumed depth, bottom cover and water constituents. The differences are weighted based on wavelength before being summed. The depth that results in the minimized sum of the differences is the estimated depth, which is displayed on a graphical user interface. 117-. (canceled)18. A method comprising:storing light intensity values acquired by a satellite sensor at a plurality of wavelengths each associated with a surface area on a body of water, wherein the body of water has a depth below the surface area; andstep for determining the depth using the light intensity values based on a first value indicative of turbidity below the surface area at a first time and on a second value indicative of turbidity below the surface area at a second time.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the first value indicative of turbidity is taken from the group consisting of: a concentration of particles below the surface area claim 18 , an absorption of particles below the surface area claim 18 , and a backscattering of particles below the surface area.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the depth is determined without calibrating the determined depth using values acquired with SONAR.21. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:removing from the light intensity values a contribution to ...

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Номер записи: 88
18-10-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE VELOCITY OF A MOVING FLUID SURFACE

Номер: US20180299478A1
Автор: LÜTHI Beat, PEÑA-HARO Salvador, PHILIPPE Thomas
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A method for determining the velocity of a moving fluid surface, which comprises the following steps S1 to S5: S1) taking a sequence of images of the moving fluid surface by at least one camera; S2) comparing a first image from the sequence with a second image from the sequence in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a first processed image (im_) comprising the moving patterns; S3) comparing a third image from the sequence with a fourth image from the sequence in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a second processed image (im_) comprising the moving patterns; S4) comparing the first and second processed images in order to determine the spatial displacements of the moving patterns; and S5) determining from the spatial displacements the velocity. 1. A method for determining the velocity of a moving fluid surface , comprising the following steps S1 to S5:S1) taking a sequence of images of the moving fluid surface by at least one camera;{'b': 1', '2', '2', '1, 'S2) comparing a first image from the sequence taken at time t with a second image from the sequence taken at time t in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a first processed image comprising the moving patterns, wherein t is later than t;'}{'b': 3', '4', '3', '4', '1', '4', '3, 'S3) comparing a third image from the sequence taken at time t with a fourth image from the sequence taken at time t in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a second processed image comprising the moving patterns, wherein t and t are later than t and wherein t is later than t;'}S4) comparing the first and second processed images in order to determine the spatial displacements of the moving patterns; andS5) determining from the spatial displacements the velocity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for ...

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Номер записи: 89
27-10-2016 дата публикации

BATHYMETRIC TECHNIQUES USING SATELLITE IMAGERY

Номер: US20160314336A1
Автор: Bader Brett W., MIECZNIK GRZEGORZ
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Techniques for improving overhead image bathymetry include obtaining depth information from image data based on one or more of the spectral domain, the angular domain (e.g., stereo or photogrammetry), the temporal domain (e.g., monitoring the movement of waves in a body of water), or any other suitable domain, together with a priori information about the area of interest. These different pieces of depth information from the various different domains are combined together using any combination of Optimal Estimation and Continuity Constraints to improve the accuracy of the results. 1. A computer-implemented method for performing bathymetry of an area of interest of a body of water , the method comprising:retrieving one or more overhead images of the area of interest;using at least one of a spectral domain, an angular domain, or a temporal domain to obtain one piece of water depth information of the area of interest from the one or more overhead images;obtaining a priori information about the area of interest; andcombining the one piece of water depth information of the area of interest with the a priori information of the area of interest to determine a water depth of the area of interest.2. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the combining includes using Optimal Estimation.3. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the combining includes using a least squares method.4. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the a priori information can include an estimate of the water depth.5. A method as defined in claim 4 , wherein the estimate of the water depth is made from a plurality of temporally spaced images.6. A method as defined in claim 5 , wherein the temporally spaced images include imagery in a wavelength band from which moving waves in the body of water can be detected claim 5 , and wherein the movement of the waves is used to estimate water depth.7. A method as defined in claim 6 , wherein the wavelength band includes wavelengths in the red portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
12-11-2015 дата публикации

Automated Vessel Navigation Using Sea State Prediction

Номер: US20150323322A1
Автор: Aghazarian Hrand, Howard Andrew B., Huntsberger Terrance L., Rankin Arturo, Reinhart Rene Felix
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Systems and methods for sea state prediction and autonomous navigation in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes a method of predicting a future sea state including generating a sequence of at least two 3D images of a sea surface using at least two image sensors, detecting peaks and troughs in the 3D images using a processor, identifying at least one wavefront in each 3D image based upon the detected peaks and troughs using the processor, characterizing at least one propagating wave based upon the propagation of wavefronts detected in the sequence of 3D images using the processor, and predicting a future sea state using at least one propagating wave characterizing the propagation of wavefronts in the sequence of 3D images using the processor. Another embodiment includes a method of autonomous vessel navigation based upon a predicted sea state and target location. 1. A method of predicting a future sea state comprising:generating a sequence of at least two 3D images of a sea surface using at least two image sensors;detecting peaks and troughs in the 3D images using a processor;identifying at least one wavefront in each 3D image based upon the detected peaks and troughs using the processor;characterizing at least one propagating wave based upon the propagation of wavefronts detected in the sequence of 3D images using the processor; andpredicting a future sea state using the at least one propagating wave characterizing the propagation of wavefronts in the sequence of 3D images using the processor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a sequence of at least two 3D mages of a sea surface uses two pairs of image sensors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a sequence of at least two 3D images of a sea surface also includes using a radar sensor in combination with the at least two image sensors.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the images sensors capture black and white images.5. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-11-2017 дата публикации

State estimation device

Номер: US20170314920A1
Автор: Tetsutaro Yamada, Yasushi Obata, Yoshiaki Yokoyama
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An observer measures a flow velocity of sea surface with beam, and a coastal wave height. A predictor predicts a next time state vector, from a state vector including flow velocity of each range cell of beam, a wave height difference between range cells, and a coastal wave height. First calculator calculates a prediction error covariance matrix from a smoothing error covariance matrix. Second calculator calculates a gain matrix using results obtained by the observer and the first calculator. Third calculator calculates a smoothing error covariance matrix using results by the observer, the second calculator, and the first calculator. The state vector is smoothed for each wave height difference, from results by the observer, the predictor, and the second calculator. The wave height of each range cell is calculated by adding the wave height and the wave height difference in toward-offshore direction, using the wave height difference smoothing.

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Номер записи: 92
01-10-2020 дата публикации

REMOTE MEASUREMENT OF SHALLOW DEPTHS IN SEMI-TRANSPARENT MEDIA

Номер: US20200309926A1
Автор: Gisler Andrew W., Hayman Matthew, Mitchell Steven, Thayer Jeffrey P.
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Through discrimination of the scattered signal polarization state, a lidar system measures a distance through semi-transparent media by the reception of single or multiple scattered signals from a scattering medium. Combined and overlapped single or multiple scattered light signals from the medium can be separated by exploiting varying polarization characteristics. This removes the traditional laser and detector pulse width limitations that determine the system's operational bandwidth, translating relative depth measurements into the conditions of two surface timing measurements and achieving sub-pulse width resolution. 116.-. (canceled)17. A method of using a LIDAR apparatus , the method comprising the steps of:generating a polarized signal;applying at least some portion of the polarized signal onto a semi-transparent media;receiving two or more scattered signals from the semi-transparent media, wherein there is an ambiguous overlap between the two or more received scattered signals;separating the two or more received scattered signals into a first component and into a second component to remove the ambiguous overlap between the received two or more scattered signals;determining one or more characteristics of the separated first component and the separated second component; anddetermining, with computational equipment based on the one or more of the characteristics of the separated first component and the separated second component, one or more of: i) optical depth of a portion of the semi-transparent media, ii) physical depth of the semi-transparent media, iii) optical purity of the semi-transparent, and iv) topography characterization of the semi-transparent media.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the polarized signal is generated from a laser or a light emitting diode (LED).19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the laser comprises at least one of a polarized laser claim 18 , a pulsed laser claim 18 , and a continuous wave (CW) laser.20. The method of claim 17 ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-11-2018 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Application of Wax on Geophysical Streamers

Номер: US20180321032A1
Автор: Andersson Kaj, Carlen Andreas, Hauge Thomas, Johansson Pär, Tonnessen Rune, Tuved Mikael, Vasbø Christian
Принадлежит: PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS

Embodiments relate generally to marine geophysical surveying. More particularly, embodiments relate to a wax application system for application of a wax coating to a surface of a streamer. An embodiment may comprise a marine geophysical survey system. The marine geophysical survey system may comprise a streamer and a wax application system operable to receive the streamer on deployment and apply a wax coating to the streamer as the streamer is being deployed from a survey vessel into a body of water. 1. A marine geophysical survey system comprising:a streamer; anda wax application system operable to receive the streamer on deployment and apply a wax coating to the streamer as the streamer is being deployed from a survey vessel into a body of water.2. The marine geophysical survey system of claim 1 , wherein the wax application system comprises a wax applicator claim 1 , wherein the wax applicator comprises a nozzle unit and one or more nozzles disposed in the nozzle unit for spraying a wax onto the streamer.3. The marine geophysical survey system of claim 1 , wherein the wax application system comprises a wax reservoir for storing a wax and a temperature control system operable to heat the wax.4. The marine geophysical survey system of claim 3 , wherein the wax application system comprises a wax applicator claim 3 , wherein the wax applicator comprises nozzles arranged to receive the wax from the wax reservoir by gravity feed.5. The marine geophysical survey system of claim 1 , wherein the wax application system comprises:a wax reservoir comprising a streamer inlet for receiving the streamer and a streamer outlet;a wax applicator comprising at least one device selected from the group consisting of a brush, a roller, a sponge, and combinations thereof; anda pump operable to move a wax from the wax reservoir to the wax applicator.6. The marine geophysical survey system of claim 1 , wherein the wax application system comprises:a wax reservoir comprising a streamer ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-11-2018 дата публикации

REAL-TIME WAVE MONITORING AND SENSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180321033A1
Автор: Tauriac John W.
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Devices, systems and methods for real-time wave monitoring are described. One example method for real-time monitoring of wave conditions includes receiving, from a buoy over a first wireless communication channel, information based on continuously monitoring one or more characteristics of the wave conditions, receiving, from a user device over a second wireless communication channel, user preferences, and transmitting, to the user device over the second wireless communication channel, a message based on the information and the user preferences in response to a user request. Another example method includes transmitting, to a remote server, user preferences and a user request, and receiving, from the remote server and in response to the user request, a message based on the user preferences and information corresponding to the wave conditions. In these methods, the time duration between communication of the user request and the information acquisition may be less than a predetermined value. 1. An apparatus for real-time monitoring of wave conditions , comprising:a buoy comprising a sensor array and a transceiver;an anchor physically coupled to the buoy via a tether,wherein the sensor array is configured to continuously monitor one or more characteristics of the wave conditions,wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit, to a remote server, information corresponding to the one or more characteristics of the wave conditions over a wireless communication channel,wherein the information is combined with user preferences to provide a user with a message regarding the wave conditions in response to a user request, andwherein a duration between the user request and transmission of the information is less than a predetermined value.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more characteristics comprises at least one of a wave height claim 1 , a wave length claim 1 , or a wave period.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a power regeneration device ...

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Номер записи: 95
17-10-2019 дата публикации

FLOOD RISK ANALYSIS AND MAPPING

Номер: US20190318440A1
Автор: BAEK Seungjin, Frank Jessica, Frank Timothy, Hu Nicole, Wani Ahmad, ZHAN Wang
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Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for flood-risk analysis and mapping. One method includes operations for presenting, in a graphical user interface (GUI), options for calculating a flood risk map, and receiving, via the GUI, input identifying a geographical region and a weather scenario. Further, the method includes operations for dividing the geographical region into cells; calculating, utilizing a hydrological model, an inflow and an outflow of water between cells in the geographical region based on the weather scenario; and calculating, utilizing a hydraulic model, water depth in each cell based on the weather scenario and the inflow and outflow of water between cells. The flood risk map, generated based on the calculated water depth in each cell, shows the probability that each cell in the geographical region will be inundated with water under the weather scenario. The flood risk map is presented in the GUI. 1. A method comprising:causing, by one or more processors of a flood analysis system, presentation, in a graphical user interface, of options for calculating a flood risk map;receiving, via the graphical user interface, input identifying a geographical region and a weather scenario for calculating the flood risk map;dividing, by the one or more processors of the flood analysis system, the geographical region into at least a plurality of cells;calculating, utilizing a hydrological model, an inflow and an outflow of water between cells in the geographical region based on the weather scenario;calculating, utilizing a hydraulic model, water depth in each cell based on the weather scenario and the inflow and the outflow of water between cells;generating, by the one or more processors of the flood analysis system, the flood risk map based on the calculated water depth in each cell, the flood risk map showing a probability that each cell in the geographical region will be inundated with water wider the weather scenario; andcausing, by the one or ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-10-2019 дата публикации

Method for Generating 3D Data Relating to an Object

Номер: US20190318536A1
Автор: Kreshnik Halili, Thomas Nemetz
Принадлежит: Ocean Maps GmbH

The invention relates to a method of generating 3D data of an object, in particular for the generation of underwater maps. This method comprises the following steps: provision of two-dimensional image data of the surface of the object, such as e.g. the bottom of a body of water, together with reference information provision of a three-dimensional relief map of a predetermined area of the object or of the bottom of a body of water, and mapping of the two-dimensional image data as texture on the three-dimensional relief map by means of the reference information.

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Номер записи: 97
23-11-2017 дата публикации

Comprehensive, Wide Area Littoral and Land Surveillance (CWALLS)

Номер: US20170336510A1
Автор: Azzazy Medhat, Justice James
Принадлежит: Irvine Sensors Corporation

The LIDAR apparatus disclosed in this application provides a capability, when deployed on airborne platforms, to increase area search rates to over 1000 square kilometers per hour which is an increase of over a factor of 100 better than the current state of the art. This apparatus operates in the SWIR and Blue-green spectral bands and provides a capability to detect and recognize small objects on the land and sea surface and below the sea surface. 1. A LIDAR apparatus which provides high area search rates while maintaining high spatial resolution and high sensitivity enabling detection and recognition of small objects while performing the wide area search function.2. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain a linear array of several thousand detectors.3. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain an array of very small detectors with near photon counting sensitivity.4. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain a laser that operates in the Short Wavelength Infrared spectral region.5. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain a laser that operates in the Blue-Green spectral part of the visible light spectrum.5. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain a wide field of view optical system that transmits and receives the various laser wavelengths of the lasers contained with the apparatus.6. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain mechanical elements that point that transmit and receive optical elements in the wide swath pattern executed to achieve the area search functions.7. The LIDAR apparatus of may contain signal processing elements that use time of flight techniques to determine the precise range to elements viewed by the apparatus. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/310,035, filed on Mar. 18, 2016 entitled “Comprehensive, Wide Area Littoral and Land Surveillance (CWALLS)” pursuant to 35 USC 119, which application is incorporated fully herein by reference.N/A.The invention relates generally to the field of three dimensional imaging LIDARS. More specifically ...

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Номер записи: 98
15-11-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for predicting dispersion of hazardous and noxious substances

Номер: US20180330064A1
Автор: Ho-Jin Hwang, Moon Jin Lee, Sang Woo Oh
Принадлежит: Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology KIOST

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for predicting the dispersion of hazardous and noxious substances and, more specifically, provides an apparatus and a method for predicting the dispersion of hazardous and noxious substances, the method: checking the components of the hazardous and noxious substances having leaked into the ocean, so as to classify the hazardous and noxious substances into a corresponding classification set among twelve classification sets by means of at least one of vapor pressure, the degradation in water, or density; dividing the classification sets, in which the hazardous and noxious substances are classified, into one dispersion model among an air dispersion model, a seawater dispersion model, and an air/seawater dispersion model according to the dispersion characteristics thereof; acquiring, from a weather center server, the state information of a sea area, which is set to be different according to the divided dispersion models; and predicting a danger radius for the dispersion of the hazardous and noxious substances by using the acquired state information of the sea area, and outputting the same.

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Номер записи: 99
01-12-2016 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AND MONITORING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Номер: US20160347426A1
Автор: Stern Andrew, Thompson Benjamin
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In at least one aspect, a water-sports board is configured to collect environmental data. The water-sports board includes a waterproof sensor housing and, disposed within the housing, one or more sensor(s), processor(s), memory device(s), switch(es), batteries. The sensing device is configured, in a first state, not to store environmental data sensed by the at least one sensor in the at least one physical memory device. The sensing device is configured, in a second state, to store environmental data sensed by the at least one sensor in the at least one physical memory device. 1. A water-sports board comprising a sensing device configured to collect environmental data , the sensing device comprising:at least one waterproof sensor housing;at least one sensor disposed within the at least one sensor housing;at least one processor disposed within the at least one sensor housing, the at least one processor being communicatively connected to the at least one sensor;at least one physical memory device disposed within the at least one sensor housing, the at least one physical memory device being communicatively connected with the at least one processor;at least one switch adapted to change a state of the sensing device between at least a first state and a second state, the at least one switch being automatically actuated from the first state to the second state responsive to immersion in water;at least one conductivity or salinity sensor, wherein the at least one switch is operatively associated with the at least one conductivity or salinity sensor, and is automatically actuated from the first state to the second state responsive to a conductivity change, greater than a predetermined threshold, sensed by the at least one conductivity or salinity sensor; andat least one battery configured to power at least one of the at least one sensor, the at least one processor, or the at least one memory device,wherein the sensing device is configured, in the first state, not to store ...

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Номер записи: 100