Method and system for managing the production of artificial snowmaking facilities

Abstract

A method for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking facility (100), the artificial snowmaking facility (100) having a plurality of snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged along a ski slope, the method comprising the following steps: SP ) and corresponding historical values ​​(V) of one or more actually measured weather parameters at the one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged in the predetermined geographical area SR1,2,3 ) for comparison; - based on the determined historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) to determine the future predicted value of the parameter (V FP ) to determine that the historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) at each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) of one or more actual future predicted parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a method and a system for managing and planning the production of artificial snowmaking installations. In particular, the invention belongs to the field of software for managing snowmaking installations along which a plurality of snowmaking equipment are arranged, electrically connected to each other and controlled by a central computer.

[0002] More specifically, the present invention relates to utilizing weather forecasts to plan future production of snowmaking facilities. Background Art

[0003] It is well known that artificial snowmaking facilities require considerable amounts of water and energy, without taking into account the fact that the production of artificial snow is limited by various external and internal factors.

[0004] The production of artificial snow usually has a very narrow time window, which is fundamentally determined by the outdoor climatic conditions (especially the wet bulb temperature). In fact, many snowmaking equipment are equipped with sensors that continuously monitor changes in climatic conditions. Internal conditions for the production of snow are, for example, the availability of water and the capacity of the pumping station of the facility. These limiting factors usually do not allow all the snowmaking equipment of the facility to operate simultaneously. Therefore, it is necessary to envisage a facility controlled by a specific management system, which is more or less progressive, such as the management system described in patent EP2713119 owned by the same applicant.

[0005] Said patent also generally describes the possibility of using weather forecasts to optimize the management of snowmaking equipment distributed along the ski slopes. Specifically, when lower temperatures are predicted, snow production is facilitated, or vice versa.

[0006] Accurate forecasts of the production of artificial snow have a significant impact on management, since this makes it possible, for example, to optimize the production of artificial snow in relation to the consumption of energy and water and to plan, for example, the days on which the ski resort is open to the public, which is of interest not only to the operators of the ski resorts but also to many sectors of the local economy.

[0007] However, currently, snow production is planned using weather forecast data from weather stations in or near the ski area.Such weather stations enable people to have a "generic" forecast of the temperature in a large area covering several snowmaking equipment.

[0008] Therefore, even an accurate weather forecast for one location in a ski area may prove useless for planning production for the entire facility, since climatic conditions may allow artificial snow to be produced only in a small portion of that area. In other words, weather forecasts for only a few locations in a ski resort do not allow production planning for each individual piece of equipment in the facility. Summary of the invention

[0009] In this context, the object of the present invention is to provide a method and a system for managing the production of artificial snowmaking installations which remedy the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0010] In particular, one object of the invention is to provide a method and a system for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking installation which makes it possible to optimize the production of artificial snow with regard to consumption of energy and water.

[0011] Another object of the invention is to provide a method and a system for managing the production of artificial snowmaking facilities, which method and system make it possible to determine more accurately the opening times of ski resorts to the public.

[0012] The indicated objects are substantially achieved by a method and a system for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking installation according to what is disclosed in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a method and system for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking installation, as shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a system for managing the production of artificial snowmaking facilities according to the invention is shown;

[0015] Figure 2 Schematic diagram showing a graph of historical (continuous line) and future (dashed line) temperature values ​​for managing production;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a block diagram of the main steps of the method according to the invention; and

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a production table provided by the management system and method according to the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] With reference to the aforementioned figures, reference numeral 100 denotes a snowmaking facility as a whole, on which the planning method and system according to the invention act.

[0019] In particular, the artificial snowmaking facility 100 includes a plurality of snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3, which are arranged along a ski slope and connected to a common communication line.

[0020] In particular, each snowmaking device 1, 2, 3 comprises a snowmaking device (e.g. a "snow cannon" or "snow gun") and a corresponding supply (usually referred to as a "liquid reservoir") for supplying snowmaking liquid, which is connected to the snowmaking device. Each supply is connected to one or more snowmaking devices by means of a conduit, in which the snowmaking liquid flows.

[0021] In particular, the snowmaking devices are placed adjacent to respective snowmaking liquid suppliers and cover a predetermined geographical snowmaking area of ​​the slope.

[0022] The control system comprises a control unit 10, which is connected to each snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 by means of the communication line. At least one equipment 1, 2, 3 comprises at least one temperature sensor 4, which is configured to detect the temperature of the equipment 1, 2, 3 itself and send a temperature signal S to the control unit 10. T In particular, the temperature sensor 4 may be present on all the devices 1 , 2 , 3 , or only on some of the devices 1 , 2 , 3 .

[0023] In addition, at least one of the equipment 1, 2, 3 further comprises other sensors, such as a humidity sensor, which is configured to detect the humidity of the equipment 1, 2, 3 itself and send a humidity signal S to the control unit 10. u .

[0024] Furthermore, the equipment 1, 2, 3 may include a device for detecting the pressure and flow rate of the water supplied to the snowmaking device. The detection device is configured to send a detection signal S of the pressure and flow rate of the water to the control unit 10. R .

[0025] In other words, the control unit 10 is configured to receive:

[0026] 1. Temperature signal S T ; and / or

[0027] 2. Humidity signal S U ; and / or

[0028] 3. Water pressure and flow rate detection signal S R .

[0029] Furthermore, the control unit 10 is configured to send a control signal S to each of the equipment 1, 2, 3. C1,2,3 , used to manage water and compressed air supply devices based on the atmospheric conditions on the slope to manage snow production.

[0030] In addition, the control unit 10 is configured to receive a forecast signal S of said parameter (preferably temperature and / or humidity) from one or more regional weather stations. Mand based on the prediction signal S M to manage the supply device using the data in it.

[0031] Furthermore, the system comprises a history memory 11 which is connected to the control unit 10 and contains history data related to past weather forecasts and past actually measured temperature and humidity values ​​at each device 1, 2, 3. The history memory 11 may be included in the control unit 10, or may be physically separated from the control unit 10 but electrically connected, such as a cloud-type storage that is set online.

[0032] Specifically, the historical data includes:

[0033] 4. historical forecast values ​​of weather parameters (e.g., temperature or humidity) provided before a reference time (e.g., in real time) by at least one meteorological station associated with a predetermined geographical area of ​​the ramp;

[0034] 5. Historical values ​​of the weather parameter actually measured at the one or more snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 arranged in the predetermined geographical area (for example by means of sensors of the equipment 1, 2, 3 itself).

[0035] It should be noted that the term "history" or "historical value" refers to the past value before the current moment (preferably, the value of the past few years). In contrast, the term "future" will represent a prediction about a future time (preferably, a few days or months) after the current moment.

[0036] Figure 1 A snowmaking installation 100 is schematically shown in which the system according to the invention has been applied.

[0037] In particular, the weather station is a station set up by a third party, which is preferably located adjacent to the ramp, almost in the vicinity of the ramp. The weather station is connected to the control unit 10 and sends to the control unit 10 future forecast signals of parameters of interest, such as temperature and humidity, related to a predetermined geographical area of ​​the ramp. The predetermined geographical area covers at least a portion of the ramp and therefore at least a portion of the snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 installed there.

[0038] The weather station can also be used to store past weather forecasts related to a certain area and send such data to the control unit for determining the historical forecast values ​​V of the weather parameters. SP .

[0039] Alternatively, the historical forecast value V of the weather parameter SP Stored locally in the above-mentioned historical storage.

[0040] In the following text, the following terms will be used to refer to predicted values ​​and actual measured values:

[0041] 6. “Historical forecast values ​​of weather parameters V SP ”, which represents the weather forecast value related to the past provided by the weather station;

[0042] 7. “Historical values ​​of actual measured weather parameters V SR1,2,3 ”, which represents the historical values ​​of the parameters actually measured at snowmaking equipment 1, 2, and 3;

[0043] 8. “Historical Difference D 1,2,3 ”, which represents the difference between the historical predicted value and the actual measured value associated with each individual device 1, 2, 3;

[0044] 9. “Future Prediction Value V FP ”, which represents the weather forecast value related to the future provided by the weather station;

[0045] 10. “Actual future forecast parameter value V FR1,2,3 ”, which represents the future weather forecast for the parameters actually predicted for the next few days or months.

[0046] The weather parameter is preferably the atmospheric temperature at the snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3. Even more preferably, the parameter is the wet bulb temperature.

[0047] However, the weather parameter may alternatively be humidity or another parameter not explicitly mentioned herein, or a combination of several parameters.

[0048] According to the invention, the control unit 10 is configured to perform the following operations, which substantially correspond to the steps of the method.

[0049] - providing a historical value V of a weather parameter actually measured and predicted before a reference moment by at least one meteorological station 20 associated with a predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp; SR1,2,3 ;

[0050] - The historical predicted value V of the parameter SP and historical values ​​V of one or more actually measured weather parameters corresponding to the one or more snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 arranged in the predetermined geographical area. SR1,2,3 Make comparisons;

[0051] - Determine the historical difference D for each snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 at a predetermined time or time period corresponding to the time or time period of the historical forecast value 1,2,3 , where the historical difference D 1,2,3 Represents the historical predicted value V of the parameter SP and the historical values ​​V of the actually measured parameters at the corresponding snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 SR1,2,3 The difference between

[0052] - detecting a future forecast value V of one or more of said weather parameters predicted after said reference moment by a meteorological station 20 associated with said predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp FP ;

[0053] - According to the determined historical difference D at one or more equipments 1, 2, 3 1,2,3 To correct the future predicted value V of the parameter FP , to determine that the historical difference D has been determined 1,2,3 One or more actual future predicted parameter values ​​V at each snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 FR1,2,3 ;

[0054] - Based on the one or more actual future prediction parameter values ​​V at each equipment 1, 2, 3 that have been determined FR1,2,3 To supply each snowmaking device 1, 2, 3 with a corresponding amount of snowmaking liquid suitable for producing artificial snow.

[0055] It should be noted that one or more of the steps may be performed by a control unit 10 in the cloud (not necessarily on the facility). In particular, the calculation of the temperature prediction and / or the generation of the prediction model may be performed in the cloud. In other words, the control unit may be implemented at least partially in the cloud to perform at least part of the above steps.

[0056] The correction step preferably comprises at least one step of converting the historical difference D 1,2,3 Add to the future predicted value V of the parameter FP Or from the future predicted value V of the parameter FP The steps to be subtracted.

[0057] In particular, observe Figure 2 You can see a graph representing several temperature trends over time. The continuous curves represent historical values, while the interrupted curves represent future forecasts V FP The two types of curves are separated by a vertical line representing a reference time (preferably, the current time).

[0058] For the historical value part, the thickest curve represents the historical predicted temperature value V SP The thinner curves represent the past trends of the three snowmaking equipment 1, 2, and 3 (in Figure 1 The historical value V of the actual measured temperature at SR1,2,3 trend.

[0059] Figure 2 The historical difference D 1,2,3 Represents the actual temperature V present in the region prediction and measured at equipment 1, 2, and 3SR1,2,3 The temperature difference between.

[0060] In fact, the weather forecast provided by the weather station 20 usually involves a larger area, and the present invention can advantageously know the temperature difference in the specific area where each device 1, 2, 3 is located.

[0061] Observe again Figure 2 , after the current moment, the thickest dotted line represents the future predicted temperature value V provided by the weather station 20 FP , while the other thinner dashed lines correspond to the actual temperature forecast V for the same period of the year FR1,2,3 .

[0062] Therefore, according to the determined historical difference D at one or more equipments 1, 2, 3 1,2,3 To correct the future predicted value V of the parameter FP The steps include adding or subtracting the historical difference D corresponding to a similar period in the previous year or several years. 1,2,3 .

[0063] The method according to the invention envisages forming a model of the actual future prediction of the parameters for each fixture 1 , 2 , 3 from said historical differences.

[0064] Furthermore, the control unit 10 is configured to predict V according to the actual temperature at each device (reservoir). FR1,2,3 To supply snowmaking liquid and / or compressed air. In other words, the control unit 10 predicts V based on the actual temperature. FR1,2,3 To control the water and / or compressed air supply. In this way, the consumption of water and electricity can be optimized according to the snow to be produced.

[0065] Specifically, the control unit 10 is configured to detect the historical value V of the parameter actually measured. SR1,2,3 The historical snow production value V associated with one or more equipment 1, 2, 3 at a given time or time period is PS . Historical snow production value V PS Related to the amount of water supplied to the devices 1, 2, 3 on a certain day in the past and at a certain temperature in the past.

[0066] Therefore, the control unit 10 is configured to predict and calculate and provide the actual future predicted temperature value V at FR1,2,3 The future snow production value V associated with one or more equipment 1, 2, 3 PF1,2,3 , the actual future predicted temperature value V FR1,2,3 The actual measured historical temperature value V SR1,2,3 Same or similar.

[0067] In other words, by knowing the actual measured historical temperature value V of a certain device 1, 2, 3 in the past SR1,2,3 The amount of snow produced (by the supplied liquid) can be used to calculate the future forecast value V for the actual temperature FR1,2,3 The amount of snow produced by the same equipment 1, 2, 3 V PF1,2,3 .

[0068] Therefore, the control unit 10 is configured to send a control signal S to each equipment 1, 2, 3. C1,2,3 , used to supply the historical snow production value V detected for the same predicted temperature PS The corresponding amount of snowmaking liquid.

[0069] Therefore, the control unit 10 generates a model of future snow production based on future predicted temperatures and historical snow production.

[0070] In other words, the control unit 10 is configured according to:

[0071] - the calculated future snow production value V associated with one or more equipment 1, 2, 3 PF1,2,3 ;

[0072] - the calculated actual future prediction parameter value V associated with one or more equipment FR1,2,3 ;

[0073] To calculate the snowmaking time window.

[0074] Thus, the calculated snowmaking time window makes it possible to plan the future (at least the next few days) snow production. It should also be noted that the method includes managing the snow production based on the characteristics of the facility (not just the characteristics of the amount of water that can reach the reservoir), such as the production capacity of the machine room, the maximum capacity of the power supply line and / or other characteristics of the facility not explicitly mentioned in this document.

[0075] In other words, the control unit 10 is configured to receive data related to the characteristics and limitations of the snowmaking facility (and to the snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3 that constitute the snowmaking facility) and to plan future snow production taking into account the characteristics and limitations of the facility (for example, it may be possible to make the estimated production greater than the facility capacity, or vice versa).

[0076] Figure 4 The production plan for each snowmaking installation 1, 2, 3 is shown over time, where it can be noticed that the planned production varies depending on the installation 1, 2, 3 involved. In fact, each installation 1, 2, 3 has a different future temperature forecast depending on the region in which it is located.

[0077] According to another aspect of the present invention, a historical prediction parameter value V is provided. SPand comparing the historical predicted values ​​of the parameters with the corresponding one or more actually measured historical parameter values ​​V SR1,2,3 The step of comparing assumes that the historical predicted values ​​and actual measured values ​​are related to one or more snowmaking facilities, rather than to future predicted values ​​V for which the detection of one or more of the parameter values ​​is performed. FP And correct the future prediction value V FP The steps of the facility 100 are associated.

[0078] In other words, the control unit 10 envisages using data from other facilities in order to be able to identify similar temperature and snow production situations. Specifically, the control unit 10 is configured to:

[0079] - Compare the actual measured historical temperature value V of the first installation 100 SR1,2,3 Data relating to historical temperature values ​​actually measured at the second facility 100;

[0080] - Compare the historical production data V of the equipment 1, 2, 3 of the first facility 100 at the same actual detection temperature PS1,2,3 Historical production data of equipment 1, 2, and 3 at the second facility;

[0081] - the future production values ​​V of the equipment 1, 2, 3 for the first facility 100 predicted based on the comparison correction PF1,2,3 .

[0082] The system and method according to the invention therefore make it possible to also take into account similar information belonging to a second installation, the equipment 1 , 2 , 3 of which is similar to the equipment 1 , 2 , 3 of the first installation 100 in terms of weather conditions.

[0083] The subject matter of the invention also relates to a computer program for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking installation 100 , which is configured to execute instructions according to the aforementioned method steps.

[0084] Figure 3 The operation of the system and method according to the present invention is schematically summarized. Specifically, the left side shows historical temperature and production values, while the right side shows future temperature and production values ​​V predicted based on comparison with actual measured historical data (e.g., temperature) and water. FP .

[0085] It should be noted that the management of production according to the invention is specific to each equipment 1, 2, 3 and not generally to the region (as is the case in the prior art), since the system compares the weather forecast for a region with the historical actual temperature values ​​detected by each specific snowmaking equipment.

[0086] The invention achieves the set objectives.

[0087] In particular, the invention achieves the object of reducing the uncertainty in the management of artificial snow production. This is achieved by combining the knowledge acquired about the installation 100 in previous years with an accurate weather forecast for each individual snowmaking machine of the installation 100, which is reduced in size. This particular forecast is based on one or more weather forecasts for a location in or in the vicinity of the ski area and on measurement data measured over time by sensors of the snowmaking equipment 1, 2, 3.

[0088] One of the advantages of the invention is that it makes it possible to calculate a possible production time window over the next few days for each individual snowmaking machine of the installation 100. In this way, it is possible to calculate an hourly production plan at the level of a single component taking into account all internal and external (forecast) limits of the installation 100. Furthermore, managing the production of each component of the installation 100 makes it possible to accurately predict water and energy consumption and thus to optimize production with respect to water or energy consumption.

[0089] A further advantage of the invention is that having a production plan for each individual component of the facility 100 makes it possible to obtain a more accurate assessment of the current production status (compared to seasonal purposes) than when simply comparing it to the previous year's production.

[0090] Finally, the invention allows the replacement and addition of components to be taken into account for the evaluation of the current production status. That is, if components / equipment 1, 2, 3 are replaced by newer models, greater production capacity and efficiency can be taken into account during planning.

[0091] It should also be noted that the present invention is relatively easy to implement and the cost of implementing the present invention is not very high.

Claims

1. A method for managing an artificial snowmaking facility (100), the artificial snowmaking facility (100) having a plurality of snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged along a ski slope, the method comprising the following steps: - providing historical values ​​(V) of actually measured weather parameters predicted before a reference moment by at least one meteorological station (20) associated with a predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp SP ); - The predicted historical value (V SP ) and corresponding historical values ​​(V) of one or more actually measured weather parameters at one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged in the predetermined geographical area SR1,2,3 ) for comparison; - determining a historical difference (D) for each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) at a predetermined time or time period corresponding to the time or time period of the predicted historical value of the actually measured weather parameter 1,2,3 ), where the historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) represents the predicted historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SP ) and the historical value (V SR1,2,3 ) - detecting future predicted values ​​(V) of one or more of said weather parameters predicted after said reference moment by a meteorological station (20) associated with said predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp; FP ); - according to the determined historical difference (D) at one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) 1,2,3 ) to correct the future predicted value (V FP ) to determine that the historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) at each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) of one or more actual future predicted parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ); - according to the one or more actual future predicted parameter values ​​(V) at each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) that have been determined FR1,2,3 ) to supply a corresponding amount of snowmaking liquid suitable for producing artificial snow to each snowmaking device (1, 2, 3); in, According to the determined historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) to correct the future predicted value (V FP The step of adding or subtracting the historical difference (D) corresponding to a similar time period of at least one year in the previous years 1,2,3 ).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The correction includes at least one of: 1,2,3 ) is added to the future predicted value of the weather parameter (V FP ) or from the future predicted value of the weather parameter (V FP ) is the step subtracted from .

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The predicted historical value (V SP ) and the historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SR1,2,3 ) defines a curve corresponding to the parameters described previously.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The future predicted value of the parameter (V FP ) and the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) defines the corresponding future curve of the parameter.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method is based on the one or more actual future prediction parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ) to calculate the corresponding value of the amount of snowmaking liquid to be supplied to each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The method is based on the one or more actual future prediction parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ) to generate models of future snow production.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises the following steps: - Detect the historical values ​​of the weather parameters measured in real time (V SR1,2,3 ) at a given time or time period and associated with one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) PS ); - prediction and providing actual future prediction parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ) related to the future snow production value (V PF1,2,3 ), the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) is the same as or similar to the historical value of the actually measured weather parameter.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The historical snow production value (V PS ) and the future snow production value (V PF ) is calculated based on the value of the flow rate of the snowmaking liquid supplied at the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method comprises the steps of: supplying and comparing the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) detected by the historical snow production value (V PS ) corresponds to the amount of snowmaking liquid, the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) is basically equal to the historical value of the actual measured weather parameters (V SR1,2,3 ).

10. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that Data related to characteristics and limitations of the snowmaking facility (100) is received, and future snow production is planned taking into account the characteristics and limitations of the facility (100).

11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Providing the predicted historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SP ) and the predicted historical value (V SP ) and corresponding historical values ​​(V of one or more actually measured weather parameters at the one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) SR1,2,3 ) is a step of comparing the predicted historical value (V SP ) and the historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SR1,2,3 ) is associated with one or more snowmaking facilities, the one or more snowmaking facilities being different from the future predicted values ​​(V) for which the detection of one or more weather parameters is performed. FP ) and correct the future forecast value of the weather parameter (V FP ) steps of the facility (100).

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Detecting a historical value (V) of at least one actually measured weather parameter at the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) SR1,2,3 ) is performed by a parameter detection sensor device (4) pre-installed on the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The weather parameter is the atmospheric temperature at the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

14. A system for managing the production of an artificial snowmaking installation (100) having a plurality of snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged along a ski slope, the system comprising a control unit (10) which is data-connected to the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) and is configured to: - receiving historical values ​​(V) of actually measured weather parameters predicted before a predetermined moment by at least one meteorological station (20) associated with a predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp SP ) signal; - The predicted historical value (V SP ) and the historical value (V) of the actually measured weather parameter received by the one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) arranged in the predetermined geographical area SR1,2,3 )’s signal content; - determining a historical difference (D) for each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) at a predetermined time or time period corresponding to the time or time period of the predicted historical value of the actually measured weather parameter 1,2,3 ), where the historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) represents the predicted historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SP ) and the historical value (V SR1,2,3 ) - receiving future forecast values ​​(V) of one or more of said weather parameters forecasted by a meteorological station (20) associated with said predetermined geographical area of ​​said ramp; FP ); - according to the determined historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) to correct the future predicted value (V FP ) to determine that the historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) of the one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) of the actual future predicted parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ); - according to the one or more actual future predicted parameter values ​​(V) at each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) that have been determined FR1,2,3 ), sends a control signal (S) to each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) C1,2,3 ) for managing the amount of snowmaking liquid passing through the device for supplying snowmaking liquid to each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) so as to manage the production of artificial snow; in, According to the determined historical difference (D 1,2,3 ) to correct the future predicted value (V FP The step of adding or subtracting the historical difference (D) corresponding to a similar time period of at least one year in the previous years 1,2,3 ).

15. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that The control unit (10) is configured to FR1,2,3 ) to calculate the corresponding value of the amount of snowmaking liquid to be supplied to each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

16. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that The control signal (S C1,2,3 ) represents the corresponding value of the amount of snowmaking liquid to be supplied to each snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) calculated by the control unit (10).

17. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that The control unit (10) is configured to FR1,2,3 ) to generate models of future snow production.

18. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that The control unit (10) is configured to: - Detect the historical values ​​of the weather parameters measured in real time (V SR1,2,3 ) at a given time or time period and associated with one or more snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3) PS ); - prediction and providing actual future prediction parameter values ​​(V FR1,2,3 ) related to the future snow production value (V PF1,2,3 ), the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) is the same or similar to the historical value of the weather parameter actually measured.

19. The system according to claim 18, characterized in that The historical snow production value (V PS ) and the future snow production value (V PF ) is calculated based on the value of the flow rate of the snowmaking liquid supplied at the snowmaking equipment (1, 2, 3).

20. The system according to claim 19, characterized in that The control unit (10) is configured to supply the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) The historical snow production value (V PS ) corresponds to the amount of snowmaking liquid, the actual future prediction parameter value (V FR1,2,3 ) is substantially equal to the historical value of the actually measured weather parameter (V SR1,2,3 ).

21. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that The control unit (10) is configured to receive data relating to characteristics and limitations of the snowmaking facility (100) and to plan future snow production taking into account the characteristics and limitations of the facility (100).

22. A computer program for managing the production of a snowmaking installation (100), characterized in that The computer program executes instructions for the method as claimed in claim 1.

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