This invention provides a static
cone penetration test (CPPT)
system and method for measuring the thickness of
carnallite ore
layers based on an unmanned surface vessel (USV) with variable
buoyancy anchoring. The
system includes an USV body, a penetration unit, a main
control unit, a
data acquisition unit, a multi-parameter formation identification unit, and a fluid counterweight anchoring unit. When the USV body is not performing detection operations, the fluid counterweight anchoring unit increases the weight of the
hull. As the static cone penetration probe penetrates the formation, it collects the end resistance at the probe tip and the frictional force on the probe sidewall sleeve, transmitting these data to the multi-parameter formation identification unit. The identification unit identifies the upper and lower interfaces of the
carnallite ore layer. The
control unit calculates the
carnallite ore thickness based on the depth difference between the static cone penetration probes at the upper and lower interfaces of the carnallite ore layer. This invention improves measurement accuracy, resolves the contradiction between
miniaturization and large reaction forces, does not damage the original
crystallization environment of the
salt lake, and enhances the safety of unmanned operations.