An experimental system for simulating insect field flight environment

By designing a test system that simulates the field flight environment of insects, including simulated flight space, motion devices and environmental control, the problem of insufficient simulation of insect flight behavior and physiological reactions in the prior art is solved, and research efficiency and experimental accuracy are improved to ensure that The safety and repeatability of the experiments were carried out.

CN117730827BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17SHANDONG ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
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Application Number
CN202311710786.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-13
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-13

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Technical Problem

The existing experimental system that simulates the field flight environment of insects cannot effectively simulate the flight behavior and physiological response of insects in the natural environment, resulting in insufficient research efficiency and accuracy of pest control and crop protection.

Method used

A test system including simulated flight space, simulated motion devices, simulated environmental control, simulated vision systems, data acquisition and processing and biosafety systems is designed to accurately simulate wind, temperature, humidity and insect flight behavior in field environments. , monitor the physiological responses of insects and conduct experiments through automated and semi-automated methods.

Benefits of technology

The system can more accurately simulate the behavior and physiological reactions of insects in the natural environment, improve the efficiency and quality of the experiment, ensure the accuracy and safety of the experiment, and provide repeatability and comparableity, so as to better Assess and controls the behavioral and ecological characteristics of insects.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of insect flight research, and discloses an experimental system for simulating insect field flight environment, including a simulated flight space, a simulated motion device, a simulated environmental control, a simulated visual system, data acquisition and processing, and a biosafety system; the simulated flight space includes a flight environment simulator, the simulated motion device includes an insect flight behavior observation system, the simulated environmental control includes an insect physiological response monitoring system, the data acquisition and processing includes a data collection and analysis system, and the biosafety system includes a control system. The experimental system, the experimental system for simulating insect field flight environment, constructs a closed experimental environment, controls and simulates the flight behavior and environmental factors of insects, collects and processes insect data and ensures the safety and accuracy of the experiment, so that scientists can better understand and control the behavior and ecological characteristics of insects, and provide important support and reference for pest control and crop protection.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of insect flight research, in particular to a test system for simulating an insect field flight environment. Background Art

[0002] The experimental system for simulating the insect field flight environment is an experimental equipment and technology developed in agricultural scientific research and pest control. Its main purpose is to simulate the behavior and physiological response of insects in the field flight environment to help scientists better understand and control the behavior and ecological characteristics of these insects. In agricultural production, the flight activities of insects have an important impact on the growth and yield of crops. Some pests can spread and reproduce through flight activities, causing great losses to agricultural production. Therefore, studying the flight behavior and physiological response of insects is of great significance for pest control and crop protection. For this reason, this application now proposes an experimental system for simulating the insect field flight environment. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical Solution

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an experimental system for simulating an insect field flight environment, comprising a simulated flight space, a simulated motion device, a simulated environment control, a simulated vision system, data acquisition and processing, and a biosafety system; the simulated flight space comprises a flight environment simulator, the simulated motion device comprises an insect flight behavior observation system, the simulated environment control comprises an insect physiological response monitoring system, the data acquisition and processing comprises a data collection and analysis system, and the biosafety system comprises a control system.

[0005] Preferably, the simulated flight space: the system requires a space large enough to simulate the flight environment of insects in the field; the flight environment simulator: this device can simulate the field flight environment, including wind, temperature, humidity, and light. This simulator should be sealed to prevent insects from escaping, and at the same time be able to control and monitor these environmental parameters.

[0006] Preferably, the simulated motion device: the system needs to be able to simulate the flight motion of insects, which can be achieved by using servo motors and pneumatic devices, which should be able to accurately simulate the flight movements of insects, including flapping wings and gliding; the insect flight behavior observation system: this system can record the flight behavior of insects, including flight path, speed, and direction, which can be achieved by video cameras and high-speed cameras, and the recorded video can be processed and analyzed by image processing and data analysis software.

[0007] Preferably, the simulated environment control: the system needs to be able to control environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed, and these parameters should be able to be accurately controlled according to the living environment of the insects in the field; the insect physiological response monitoring system: this system can monitor the physiological responses of insects during flight, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

[0008] Preferably, the simulated vision system: The system requires a high-definition vision system to observe and record the flight behavior of insects, which can be achieved by using a high-definition camera and a microscope.

[0009] Preferably, the data acquisition and processing: the system needs to be able to collect and process test data, which can be achieved by using computers and data acquisition cards. These devices should be able to record the flight trajectory, speed, and acceleration of insects, and process and analyze these data; the data collection and analysis system: this system can collect and process all of the above data, including flight behavior data and physiological response data.

[0010] Preferably, the biosafety: the system needs to consider biosafety factors to avoid causing harm or death to insects during the experiment, which can be achieved by using harmless test materials and correct operating methods; the control system: this system can control all of the above-mentioned equipment, including a flight environment simulator, an insect flight behavior observation system, an insect physiological response monitoring system and a data collection and analysis system.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a test system for simulating the insect field flight environment, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. The test system simulates the insect field flight environment. The test system can simulate the natural field environment, including environmental factors such as wind, rain, temperature, humidity, as well as the flight behavior and physiological reactions of insects. This helps scientists better understand the behavior and physiological reactions of insects in the natural environment, so as to more accurately evaluate and control the behavioral and ecological characteristics of these insects.

[0013] 2. This test system simulates the insect field flight environment. This test system can simulate the insect flight behavior and physiological reactions under different conditions by controlling various environmental factors and experimental conditions. This helps scientists study the insect behavior and physiological reactions under different conditions, so as to have a more comprehensive understanding of the behavior and ecological characteristics of these insects.

[0014] 3. This experimental system simulates the insect field flight environment. The experimental system can conduct experiments in an automated and semi-automated manner, thereby improving experimental efficiency and quality. This helps scientists collect data and analyze results faster, thereby better understanding and controlling the behavioral and ecological characteristics of these insects.

[0015] 4. The test system simulates the insect field flight environment. The test system can provide a closed experimental environment to prevent insects from escaping or external interference, which helps to ensure the accuracy and safety of the experiment, thereby better protecting the safety and health of scientists.

[0016] 5. This experimental system simulates the insect field flight environment. The experimental system can ensure the repeatability and comparability of the experiment by controlling the experimental conditions and environmental factors, which helps scientists better compare the differences between different experimental results, so as to better evaluate and control the behavioral and ecological characteristics of these insects. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. 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.

[0018] A test system for simulating an insect field flight environment comprises a simulated flight space, a simulated motion device, a simulated environment control, a simulated vision system, data acquisition and processing, and a biosafety system; the simulated flight space comprises a flight environment simulator, the simulated motion device comprises an insect flight behavior observation system, the simulated environment control comprises an insect physiological response monitoring system, the data acquisition and processing comprises a data collection and analysis system, and the biosafety system comprises a control system.

[0019] Furthermore, the simulated flight space: the system requires a space large enough to simulate the flight environment of insects in the field; the flight environment simulator: this device can simulate the field flight environment, including wind, temperature, humidity, and light. This simulator should be sealed to prevent insects from escaping, and at the same time be able to control and monitor these environmental parameters.

[0020] Furthermore, the simulated motion device: the system needs to be able to simulate the flight motion of insects, which can be achieved by using servo motors and pneumatic devices, which should be able to accurately simulate the flight movements of insects, including flapping wings and gliding; the insect flight behavior observation system: this system can record the flight behavior of insects, including flight path, speed, and direction, which can be achieved by video cameras and high-speed cameras, and the recorded video can be processed and analyzed by image processing and data analysis software.

[0021] Furthermore, the simulated environment control: the system needs to be able to control environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed, and these parameters should be able to be accurately controlled according to the living environment of the insects in the field; the insect physiological response monitoring system: this system can monitor the physiological responses of insects during flight, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

[0022] Further, the simulated visual system: The system requires a high-definition visual system to observe and record the flight behavior of insects, which can be achieved by using a high-definition camera and a microscope.

[0023] Furthermore, the data acquisition and processing: the system needs to be able to collect and process test data, which can be achieved by using computers and data acquisition cards. These devices should be able to record the flight trajectory, speed, and acceleration of insects, and process and analyze these data; The data collection and analysis system: this system can collect and process all of the above data, including flight behavior data and physiological response data.

[0024] Furthermore, the biosafety: the system needs to consider biosafety factors to avoid causing harm or death to insects during the experiment, which can be achieved by using harmless test materials and correct operating methods; the control system: this system can control all of the above-mentioned equipment, including the flight environment simulator, the insect flight behavior observation system, the insect physiological response monitoring system and the data collection and analysis system.

[0025] Working principle: The test system for simulating the insect field flight environment first constructs a simulated flight space: this space should be large enough to simulate the insect's activity space in the field. This space can be a closed room or a large closed transparent plastic cover that can control the direction and speed of the insect's movement; then install a simulated motion device: this device can be a rotating disc or a movable flight track that allows insects to fly without hindrance. This device should be able to control the insect's flight speed and direction to simulate flight behavior under different conditions. Then simulate environmental control: this system can simulate natural changes in the field environment, such as wind, rain, temperature, humidity, etc. These environmental factors should be able to be accurately controlled and monitored to simulate the actual field environment. The control and monitoring of environmental factors can be achieved through sensors and controllers. By installing a simulated visual system: this system can be a large transparent screen or a projector that can display a simulated field visual environment. This visual system should be able to simulate visual stimuli at different distances and angles to study the visual and behavioral responses of insects. The simulation and control of visual stimulation can be achieved through computer image processing technology, in which a data acquisition and processing system is installed: this system can collect and process the flight behavior data and physiological response data of insects. These data can be collected through video cameras, high-speed cameras, sensors and other equipment, and processed and analyzed through data analysis software. The collection and processing of data can be achieved through data acquisition, storage and analysis technology.

[0026] 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 test system for simulating an insect field flight environment, characterized in that: It includes a simulated flight space, a simulated motion device, a simulated environment control, a simulated vision system, data acquisition and processing, and a biosafety system; the simulated flight space includes a flight environment simulator, the simulated motion device includes an insect flight behavior observation system, the simulated environment control includes an insect physiological response monitoring system, the data acquisition and processing includes a data collection and analysis system, and the biosafety system includes a control system; The simulated flight space requires a space large enough to simulate the flight environment of insects in the field; the flight environment simulator can simulate the field flight environment, including wind, temperature, humidity and light. This simulator is sealed to prevent insects from escaping, and can control and monitor environmental parameters. The simulated motion device needs to be able to simulate the flight movement of insects, which is achieved by using servo motors and pneumatic devices. These devices can accurately simulate the flight movements of insects, including flapping wings and gliding; the insect flight behavior observation system can record the flight behavior of insects, including flight path, speed and direction, through video cameras and high-speed cameras. The recorded video is processed and analyzed by image processing and data analysis software. The simulated environment control needs to be able to control environmental parameters, temperature, humidity and wind speed, which can be accurately controlled according to the living environment of insects in the field; the insect physiological response monitoring system can monitor The physiological reactions, heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature of insects during flight are measured. The simulated visual system requires a high-definition visual system to observe and record the flight behavior of insects, which is achieved by using high-definition cameras and microscopes. The data acquisition and processing need to be able to collect and process test data, which is achieved by using computers and data acquisition cards. These devices can record the flight trajectory, speed and acceleration parameters of insects, and process and analyze these data; the data collection and analysis system collects and processes all of the above data, including flight behavior data and physiological reaction data. The biosafety needs to consider biosafety factors to avoid causing harm or death to insects during the experiment by using harmless test materials and correct operating methods; the control system can control all of the above equipment, including a flight environment simulator, an insect flight behavior observation system, an insect physiological reaction monitoring system and a data collection and analysis system.