Monitoring device for rapidly checking river channel pollution discharge

By designing a remote-controlled hovercraft platform equipped with GPS, autonomous driving and obstacle avoidance systems, combining high-definition cameras, infrared cameras, lidar, underwater cameras and a variety of water quality sensors, the problem of difficulty in real-time monitoring and all-round coverage of the river environment in the existing technology is solved, and multi-dimensional data collection and pollutant identification of the river environment are achieved.

CN120103857APending Publication Date: 2025-06-06WATER RESOURCES RES INST OF SHANDONG PROVINCE
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Application Number
CN202510256745.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2025-06-06

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to achieve real-time monitoring and comprehensive coverage of the river environment, especially in the monitoring of various locations in the river.

Method used

A monitoring device including a remote-controlled hovercraft platform, surface monitoring equipment and underwater monitoring equipment was designed. The hovercraft platform is equipped with GPS modules, autonomous driving system and obstacle avoidance system, which can automatically drive in the river and perform real-time positioning. The surface and underwater monitoring equipment realizes multi-dimensional data acquisition of the river environment through high-definition cameras, infrared cameras, lidar, underwater cameras, sonar systems and a variety of water quality sensors.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved comprehensive monitoring of the river environment, able to capture changes in the river surface and underwater environment in real time, comprehensively evaluate the water pollution status, identify different types of pollutants, and provide scientific basis for subsequent governance measures.

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Abstract

The invention provides a monitoring device for quickly checking river channel pollution discharge, and relates to the field of monitoring devices. The monitoring device comprises a remote control hovercraft platform, the remote control hovercraft platform comprises a hovercraft design, a power system, a control system and a communication system, the hovercraft design selects a hovercraft suitable for river width and water flow conditions, the power system uses an efficient lithium battery pack to ensure long-time endurance, and the communication system is connected with the control system. The control system comprises a GPS module, an automatic driving system and an obstacle avoidance system, the GPS module is used for real-time positioning and path planning, the obstacle avoidance system adopts a laser radar sensor and is used for detecting front obstacles and automatically avoiding the obstacles, and the communication system utilizes a radio communication technology. Through the high-definition camera and the infrared camera above the water surface and the camera and the sonar system underwater, omnibearing monitoring of the river channel environment is achieved, the system adopts a modular design, all the components are mutually independent, and expansion and maintenance are easy.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of monitoring devices, and in particular to a monitoring device for quickly checking sewage discharge in rivers. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of industrialization and urbanization, water pollution is becoming increasingly serious, especially river pollution, which poses a major threat to the ecological environment and human health. The main sources of river pollution include industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, urban domestic sewage and accidental leakage.

[0003] Although the existing technology prevents river pollution by monitoring the river, the river pollution monitoring method mainly relies on manual sampling and laboratory analysis, which leads to many limitations and is difficult to meet the needs of modern environmental monitoring. Therefore, technical personnel in this field provide a monitoring device for quickly checking river pollution to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Summary of the invention

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a monitoring device for quickly checking sewage discharge in a river, which solves the problem that it is inconvenient to monitor the river water in real time and it is impossible to monitor all positions in the river.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a monitoring device for quickly checking river sewage discharge, including: a remote-controlled hovercraft platform, including a hovercraft design, a power system, a control system and a communication system. The hovercraft design selects a hovercraft suitable for the width of the river and the water flow conditions to ensure that it has sufficient carrying capacity to carry all monitoring equipment. At the same time, the hovercraft should have good stability and maneuverability, and can travel smoothly in various river environments. The hull is made of aluminum alloy composite materials to cope with the erosion of the river environment. The power system uses a high-efficiency lithium battery pack to ensure long-term endurance. The battery should have a fast charging capability and be equipped with a backup battery to extend the operating time, and adopts The electric propeller provides sufficient thrust to cope with different water flow conditions and has the function of adjusting the speed. The control system includes a GPS module, an automatic driving system and an obstacle avoidance system. The GPS module is used for real-time positioning and path planning to ensure that the hovercraft travels along the predetermined route. The automatic driving system has basic automatic driving functions and can perform autonomous navigation according to the preset path and real-time environmental data. The obstacle avoidance system uses a laser radar sensor to detect obstacles ahead and automatically avoid them. The communication system uses radio communication technology to ensure real-time data transmission and stable transmission of control signals, and is equipped with a handheld remote control for remotely controlling the direction, speed and data collection of the hovercraft:

[0008] Water surface monitoring equipment, including high-definition cameras, infrared cameras and lidar:

[0009] Underwater monitoring equipment, underwater cameras, sonar systems and water quality sensors:

[0010] Data processing and control systems.

[0011] Preferably, the high-definition camera is used to ensure clear capture of the river surface conditions and observe the river surface at different distances and angles. It can also be used to monitor the river surface at night or in a bottom light environment. The infrared camera is used to detect pollutants such as oil and chemical leaks on the water surface. These substances have unique reflection characteristics under the infrared spectrum, and combined with image recognition algorithms, different types of pollutants can be automatically identified and classified. The lidar is used to accurately measure the river topography and water level changes, generate high-resolution three-dimensional maps, monitor river siltation, and evaluate the effectiveness of river management.

[0012] Preferably, the underwater camera is used to obtain clear images of the river environment below the water surface, the sonar system is used to generate underwater topographic maps, identify underwater obstacles, and monitor the ecological environment at the bottom of the river, and the water quality sensor is installed in a modular manner, including but not limited to pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, chemical oxygen demand sensors, ammonia nitrogen sensors and heavy metal sensors.

[0013] Preferably, the data processing and control system includes a microcontroller and data storage. The microcontroller adopts a high-performance microcontroller for data acquisition, processing and control. It is responsible for real-time acquisition of sensor data, preliminary processing and analysis, and controlling the operating status of each device. The data storage is used to record monitoring data and regularly back up the data to a cloud server to ensure data security.

[0014] Preferably, the high-definition camera is a camera with a high resolution of 1080p or above, with a wide-angle lens and optical zoom function, and an infrared LED light or a thermal imaging camera is integrated on the camera for monitoring at night or in low-light environments.

[0015] Preferably, the underwater camera is made of high-strength waterproof material, can work in deep water, and integrates high-brightness LED lights to ensure clear imaging even in turbid underwater environments. At the same time, the video signal is transmitted to the control center in real time through waterproof cables or wireless transmission technology.

[0016] Preferably, the pH sensor is used to monitor the pH of water and identify acid-base pollution, the dissolved oxygen sensor is used to monitor the dissolved oxygen content in water and evaluate the self-purification ability of water, the conductivity sensor is used to monitor the conductivity of water and indirectly reflect the salinity or pollutant concentration, the turbidity sensor is used to monitor the turbidity of water and identify suspended particles and sediments, the chemical oxygen demand sensor monitors the organic matter content in water and evaluates the degree of organic pollution, the ammonia nitrogen sensor monitors the ammonia nitrogen content in water and identifies agricultural and industrial pollution, and the heavy metal sensor monitors the heavy metal content in water and identifies heavy metal pollution.

[0017] (III) Beneficial effects

[0018] The present invention provides a monitoring device for quickly checking river sewage discharge. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Through high-definition cameras and infrared cameras above the water surface, as well as underwater cameras and sonar systems, all-round monitoring of the river environment can be achieved. This multi-dimensional data collection method can comprehensively cover multiple aspects such as floating objects on the water surface, oil pollution, underwater sediments, and aquatic ecological environment, ensuring that no potential pollution sources are missed.

[0020] 2. The system integrates multiple water quality sensors such as pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity, COD, ammonia nitrogen, heavy metals, etc., which can monitor multiple key indicators of water bodies in real time. This multi-parameter monitoring method can comprehensively evaluate the pollution status of water bodies, identify different types of pollutants, and provide a scientific basis for subsequent treatment measures.

[0021] 3. The system adopts a modular design, and each component is independent of each other, easy to expand and maintain. This modular design enables the system to be customized and upgraded according to actual needs to adapt to different monitoring environments and tasks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the process structure of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Embodiment 1:

[0026] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a monitoring device for quickly checking river sewage discharge, including: a remote-controlled air cushion craft platform, including an air cushion craft design, a power system, a control system and a communication system. The air cushion craft design selects an air cushion craft suitable for the width of the river and the water flow conditions to ensure that it has sufficient carrying capacity to carry all monitoring equipment. At the same time, the air cushion craft should have good stability and maneuverability, and can travel smoothly in various river environments. The hull is made of aluminum alloy composite materials to cope with the erosion of the river environment. The power system uses a high-efficiency lithium battery pack to ensure long-term endurance. The battery should have a fast charging capability and be equipped with a backup battery to extend the operating time, and an electric propulsion system is used. The thruster provides sufficient thrust to cope with different water flow conditions and has the function of adjusting the speed. The control system includes a GPS module, an automatic driving system and an obstacle avoidance system. The GPS module is used for real-time positioning and path planning to ensure that the hovercraft follows the predetermined route. The automatic driving system has basic automatic driving functions and can perform autonomous navigation according to the preset path and real-time environmental data. The obstacle avoidance system uses a laser radar sensor to detect obstacles ahead and automatically avoid them. The communication system uses radio communication technology to ensure real-time data transmission and stable transmission of control signals, and is equipped with a handheld remote control for remotely controlling the direction, speed and data collection of the hovercraft:

[0027] Water surface monitoring equipment, including high-definition cameras, infrared cameras and lidar:

[0028] Underwater monitoring equipment, underwater cameras, sonar systems and water quality sensors:

[0029] Data processing and control systems.

[0030] High-definition cameras are used to ensure clear capture of the river surface conditions and to observe the river surface at different distances and angles. They can also be used to monitor the river surface at night or in a bottom-light environment. Infrared cameras are used to detect pollutants such as oil and chemical leaks on the water surface. These substances have unique reflective properties under the infrared spectrum, and are combined with image recognition algorithms to automatically identify and classify different types of pollutants. LiDAR is used to accurately measure river topography and water level changes, generate high-resolution three-dimensional maps, monitor river siltation, and evaluate the effectiveness of river management.

[0031] Underwater cameras are used to obtain clear images of the river environment below the water surface. The sonar system is used to generate underwater topographic maps, identify underwater obstacles, and monitor the ecological environment at the bottom of the river. Water quality sensors are installed in a modular manner, including but not limited to pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, chemical oxygen demand sensors, ammonia nitrogen sensors and heavy metal sensors. Through high-definition cameras and infrared cameras above the water surface and underwater cameras and sonar systems, all-round monitoring of the river environment is achieved. This multi-dimensional data collection method can comprehensively cover multiple aspects such as surface floating objects, oil pollution, underwater sediments, and aquatic ecological environment, ensuring that no potential sources of pollution are missed.

[0032] The data processing and control system includes a microcontroller and data storage. The microcontroller uses a high-performance microcontroller for data acquisition, processing and control. It is responsible for real-time collection of sensor data, preliminary processing and analysis, and controlling the operating status of each device. The data storage is used to record monitoring data and regularly back up the data to the cloud server to ensure data security.

[0033] The HD camera should be a high-resolution camera of 1080p or above, with a wide-angle lens and optical zoom function. At the same time, the camera should be integrated with infrared LED lights or thermal imaging cameras for monitoring at night or in low-light environments.

[0034] The underwater camera is made of high-strength waterproof material and can work in deep water. It integrates high-brightness LED lights to ensure clear imaging even in turbid underwater environments. At the same time, the video signal is transmitted to the control center in real time through waterproof cables or wireless transmission technology. The pH sensor is used to monitor the pH of the water and identify acid-base pollution. The dissolved oxygen sensor is used to monitor the dissolved oxygen content in the water and evaluate the self-purification ability of the water. The conductivity sensor is used to monitor the conductivity of the water and indirectly reflect the salinity or pollutant concentration. The turbidity sensor is used to monitor the turbidity of the water and identify suspended particles and sediments. The chemical oxygen demand sensor monitors the organic matter content in the water and evaluates the degree of organic pollution. The ammonia nitrogen sensor monitors the ammonia nitrogen content in the water and identifies agricultural and industrial pollution. The heavy metal sensor monitors the heavy metal content in the water and identifies heavy metal pollution. The system integrates a variety of water quality sensors such as pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity, COD, ammonia nitrogen, and heavy metals, which can monitor multiple key indicators of the water in real time. This multi-parameter monitoring method can comprehensively evaluate the pollution status of the water, identify different types of pollutants, and provide a scientific basis for subsequent treatment measures.

[0035] Working principle: Place the hovercraft in the river channel, use the handheld remote control or control panel to input or select the predetermined monitoring route, and use GPS coordinates or map interface to plan the route. Set the sampling frequency and alarm threshold of each sensor according to monitoring needs. The high-definition camera and infrared camera begin to shoot the surface of the river channel and transmit the video to the control center in real time. The software of the control center performs real-time analysis of the video images to identify floating objects, oil and other pollutants. The underwater camera starts working and transmits the underwater video to the control center in real time. The sonar system begins to scan the underwater terrain, generate underwater terrain maps, and identify underwater obstacles. All water quality sensors begin to collect data and transmit it to the control center in real time. The software of the control center performs preliminary analysis of the real-time data, identifies abnormal situations, and conducts in-depth analysis of the data stored in the cloud database. It uses machine learning algorithms to identify pollution patterns and trends, and generates various charts, maps and reports to intuitively display monitoring data and analysis results.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A monitoring device for quickly checking river sewage discharge, characterized by: include: The remote-controlled hovercraft platform includes a hovercraft design, a power system, a control system and a communication system. The hovercraft design selects a hovercraft suitable for the width of the river and the water flow conditions to ensure that it has sufficient carrying capacity to carry all monitoring equipment. At the same time, the hovercraft should have good stability and maneuverability, and can travel smoothly in various river environments. The hull is made of aluminum alloy composite materials to cope with the erosion of the river environment. The power system uses a high-efficiency lithium battery pack to ensure long-term endurance. The battery should have a fast charging capability and be equipped with a backup battery to extend the operating time. An electric propeller is used to provide sufficient thrust to cope with different water flow conditions. The control system includes a GPS module, an automatic driving system and an obstacle avoidance system. The GPS module is used for real-time positioning and path planning to ensure that the hovercraft travels along the predetermined route. The automatic driving system has basic automatic driving functions and can perform autonomous navigation according to the preset path and real-time environmental data. The obstacle avoidance system uses a laser radar sensor to detect obstacles ahead and automatically avoid them. The communication system uses radio communication technology to ensure real-time data transmission and stable transmission of control signals, and is equipped with a handheld remote control for remotely controlling the direction, speed and data collection of the hovercraft: Water surface monitoring equipment, including high-definition cameras, infrared cameras and lidar: Underwater monitoring equipment, underwater cameras, sonar systems and water quality sensors: Data processing and control systems.

2. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-definition camera is used to ensure clear capture of the river surface conditions and observe the river surface at different distances and angles. It can also be used to monitor the river surface at night or in daylight. The infrared camera is used to detect pollutants such as oil and chemical leaks on the water surface. These substances have unique reflection characteristics under the infrared spectrum, and combined with image recognition algorithms, different types of pollutants can be automatically identified and classified. The lidar is used to accurately measure river topography and water level changes, generate high-resolution three-dimensional maps, monitor river siltation, and evaluate the effectiveness of river management.

3. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The underwater camera is used to obtain clear images of the river environment below the water surface, the sonar system is used to generate underwater topographic maps, identify underwater obstacles, and monitor the ecological environment at the bottom of the river, and the water quality sensor is installed in a modular manner, including but not limited to pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, chemical oxygen demand sensors, ammonia nitrogen sensors and heavy metal sensors.

4. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing and control system includes a microcontroller and data storage. The microcontroller adopts a high-performance microcontroller for data acquisition, processing and control. It is responsible for real-time acquisition of sensor data, preliminary processing and analysis, and control of the operating status of each device. The data storage is used to record monitoring data and regularly back up the data to a cloud server to ensure data security.

5. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The high-definition camera is a camera with a high resolution of 1080p or above, with a wide-angle lens and optical zoom function, and an infrared LED light or a thermal imaging camera is integrated on the camera for monitoring at night or in low-light environments.

6. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 3, characterized in that: The underwater camera is made of high-strength waterproof material, can work in deep water, and is integrated with a high-brightness LED light to ensure clear imaging even in turbid underwater environments. At the same time, the video signal is transmitted to the control center in real time through waterproof cables or wireless transmission technology.

7. A monitoring device for rapid inspection of river sewage discharge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pH sensor is used to monitor the pH of water and identify acid-base pollution. The dissolved oxygen sensor is used to monitor the dissolved oxygen content in water and evaluate the self-purification ability of water. The conductivity sensor is used to monitor the conductivity of water and indirectly reflect the salinity or pollutant concentration. The turbidity sensor is used to monitor the turbidity of water and identify suspended particles and sediments. The chemical oxygen demand sensor monitors the organic matter content in water and evaluates the degree of organic pollution. The ammonia nitrogen sensor monitors the ammonia nitrogen content in water and identifies agricultural and industrial pollution. The heavy metal sensor monitors the heavy metal content in water and identifies heavy metal pollution.

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