Ice layer thickness measuring device and method

By integrating a power supply and analysis/computation components into the ice thickness measurement device within the float assembly, and using an accelerometer to monitor sea ice thickness changes, the problems of inaccurate, complex, and costly sea ice thickness monitoring in existing technologies are solved, enabling real-time and economical sea ice thickness measurement.

CN121594728APending Publication Date: 2026-03-03SHANDONG MARINE FORECASTING & DISASTER REDUCTION CENT

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511940576.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-22
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient for accurately, frequently, and in real-time monitoring of nearshore sea ice thickness changes, and existing equipment is complex, costly, and cannot be widely applied.

Method used

Design an ice thickness measurement device that encapsulates power supply and analysis/computation components within a floating plate assembly. Utilize an accelerometer to detect changes in ice thickness and wirelessly monitor and transmit thickness information in real time.

Benefits of technology

It enables long-term monitoring and real-time measurement of sea ice thickness changes, reducing the number of manual surveys and lowering equipment complexity and cost.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an ice layer thickness measuring device and method. The ice layer thickness measuring device comprises a power supply assembly, a floating plate assembly, a measuring assembly, an analysis and calculation assembly and a wireless transmission assembly, the measuring assembly comprises a plurality of acceleration sensors which are sequentially arranged in the direction perpendicular to the water surface to be measured. The power supply assembly and the analysis and calculation assembly are both packaged in the floating plate assembly, and the floating plate assembly is used for bearing the power supply assembly and the analysis and calculation assembly and floats on the water surface to be detected; when the thickness of the ice layer is increased, the acceleration sensors are confined in the ice layer under the action of the ice layer, and the analysis and calculation assembly determines the number of the confined acceleration sensors according to acceleration signals fed back by the acceleration sensors. And the measured thickness information of the ice layer is transmitted to a user side through a wireless transmission assembly. The measuring device provided by the invention can monitor the thickness and change condition of the ice layer in the water area for a long time.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of thickness measurement technology, and in particular to an ice layer thickness measurement device and method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of monitoring and mapping technology in recent years, new monitoring equipment and technologies have emerged, and many regions have begun to use various sensor technologies to detect nearshore sea ice thickness. How to accurately detect sea ice thickness and its development trend in important nearshore areas, while reducing the number of on-site surveys, is currently a key focus for various research institutes and disaster reduction agencies.

[0003] In some areas, sea ice is measured manually on-site, which is highly accurate but inefficient and labor-intensive. In other areas, lasers and sonar are used to measure sea ice, but these devices are complex and precise, making them unsuitable for widespread and frequent measurements, and they cannot monitor changes in sea ice thickness in real time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an ice thickness measurement device and method. The power supply component and the analysis and calculation component are both encapsulated in a float assembly. The float assembly floats on the water surface to be measured. When the ice thickness increases, the analysis and calculation component determines the number of accelerometers that are trapped based on the signals fed back by the accelerometers, thereby realizing the measurement of the ice thickness. The measured ice thickness information is transmitted to the user terminal through a wireless transmission component, which can monitor the ice thickness and changes in the water area for a long time.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an ice thickness measuring device is provided, comprising: a power supply assembly, a float assembly, a measuring assembly, an analysis and calculation assembly, and a wireless transmission assembly; the measuring assembly includes a plurality of acceleration sensors arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the water surface to be measured;

[0006] The power supply component is connected to the analysis and computing component, and the power supply component is used to supply power to the analysis and computing component; both the power supply component and the analysis and computing component are encapsulated in the float assembly, and the float assembly is used to support the power supply component and the analysis and computing component and float on the water surface to be measured; the wireless transmission component is connected to the analysis and computing component.

[0007] The measuring component is located below the water surface to be measured and is fixedly connected to the float assembly;

[0008] As the thickness of the ice layer increases, the accelerometer becomes trapped within the ice layer. The analysis and calculation component determines the number of trapped accelerometers based on the acceleration signals fed back by the accelerometers, thereby calculating and measuring the thickness of the ice layer. The measured ice layer thickness information is then transmitted to the user terminal via the wireless transmission component.

[0009] Optionally, the measuring assembly may also include a flexible scale, rollers, and a plumb line;

[0010] The first end of the flexible scale is connected to the underwater side of the float assembly, and the second end of the flexible scale is connected to the roller.

[0011] The second end of the roller is connected to the vertical, and the roller has an internal telescopic structure. The roller is used to drive the extension and retraction of the flexible scale according to the water depth.

[0012] The plumb line is used to keep the measuring component always in a first direction; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the water surface to be measured.

[0013] Optionally, the flexible scale is a strip-shaped sealed structure; the acceleration sensors are arranged sequentially and at equal intervals inside the flexible scale.

[0014] Optional features also include photovoltaic modules;

[0015] The photovoltaic module is located above the water surface to be tested and is fixedly connected to the floating plate assembly. The photovoltaic module is connected to the power supply assembly. The photovoltaic module converts light energy into electrical energy and charges the power supply assembly.

[0016] Optionally, the measurement component is connected to the analysis and calculation component; the signal lines of the measurement component and the analysis and calculation component are connected via plug-in terminals, and the analysis and calculation component obtains the number of the trapped accelerometers in real time through the plug-in terminals.

[0017] Optionally, the measuring component can be interchangeably connected to the float assembly.

[0018] Optionally, the weight of the plumb line is less than the buoyancy of the float assembly; the length of the flexible scale is less than the water depth.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an ice thickness measurement method is provided, performed by any of the ice thickness measurement devices described in the first aspect, the ice thickness measurement method comprising:

[0020] Place the ice thickness measuring device in the water area to be measured;

[0021] The analysis and calculation components detect the operating status of the accelerometer sensor;

[0022] If all the acceleration sensors are in normal working condition, the acceleration signal fed back by the adjacent acceleration sensor is detected;

[0023] If adjacent accelerometers have signals of the same frequency, then the adjacent accelerometers are determined to be in a locked state.

[0024] Obtain the number of the imprisoned accelerometers;

[0025] The thickness of the ice layer is calculated based on the number of accelerometers in the device, and the measured ice layer thickness information is transmitted to the user terminal via a wireless transmission component.

[0026] Optionally, the analysis and calculation component further includes detecting the operating state of the accelerometer sensor:

[0027] If at least one of the acceleration sensors is detected to be in a faulty state, the wireless transmission component sends an alarm signal to the user terminal.

[0028] Optionally, detecting the acceleration signal fed back by the adjacent acceleration sensor includes:

[0029] When the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent acceleration sensors are 0 or the same, it is determined that there are signals of the same frequency between adjacent acceleration sensors.

[0030] This invention discloses an ice thickness measurement device and method, comprising: a power supply component, a float assembly, a measurement component, an analysis and calculation component, and a wireless transmission component; the measurement component includes multiple accelerometers arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the water surface; the power supply component is connected to the analysis and calculation component and is used to power the analysis and calculation component; both the power supply component and the analysis and calculation component are encapsulated within the float assembly, which supports the power supply component and the analysis and calculation component and floats on the water surface to be measured; the wireless transmission component is connected to the analysis and calculation component; the measurement component is located below the water surface to be measured and is fixedly connected to the float assembly; when the ice thickness increases, the accelerometers are confined within the ice layer by the action of the ice layer, and the analysis and calculation component determines the number of confined accelerometers based on the acceleration signals fed back by the accelerometers, thereby calculating and measuring the ice thickness. The present invention provides an ice thickness measurement device and method, which encapsulates both the power supply component and the analysis and calculation component within a float assembly. The float assembly floats on the surface of the water to be measured. When the ice thickness increases, the analysis and calculation component determines the number of accelerometers that are trapped based on the feedback signal from the accelerometer, thereby realizing the measurement of the ice thickness. The measured ice thickness information is then transmitted to the user terminal via a wireless transmission component, enabling long-term monitoring of the ice thickness and its changes in the water area.

[0031] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the roller structure in the ice thickness measuring device provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a top view of an ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of an ice layer thickness measurement method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0040] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0041] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, specifically used in situations where it is necessary to measure the thickness of ice in a specific sea area.

[0043] refer to Figure 1 This invention provides an ice thickness measuring device, including a power supply component 1, a float assembly 2, a measuring component 3, an analysis and calculation component 4, and a wireless transmission component 10. The measuring component 3 includes multiple acceleration sensors 31 arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the water surface 5 to be measured. The power supply component 1 is connected to the analysis and calculation component 4 and supplies power to the analysis and calculation component 4. Both the power supply component 1 and the analysis and calculation component 4 are encapsulated within the float assembly 2, which supports the power supply component 1 and the analysis and calculation component 4 and floats on the water surface 5 to be measured. The wireless transmission component 10 is connected to the analysis and calculation component 4. The measuring component 1 is located below the water surface 5 to be measured and is fixedly connected to the float assembly 2. When the thickness of the ice layer 6 increases, the acceleration sensors 31 are confined within the ice layer 6 under the action of the ice layer 6. The analysis and calculation component 4 determines the number of confined acceleration sensors 31 based on the acceleration signals fed back by the acceleration sensors 31, thereby calculating and measuring the thickness of the ice layer 6, and transmitting the measured ice thickness information to the user terminal through the wireless transmission component 10.

[0044] Specifically, the accelerometer 31 is a sensor capable of measuring the acceleration of an object. During motion, acceleration is obtained by measuring the inertial force of the mass and Newton's second law. Depending on the sensor's sensitive element, common accelerometers include capacitive, inductive, and strain gauge types. By measuring gravitational acceleration, the tilt of the device relative to the horizontal plane can be calculated, and the device's motion can also be calculated by analyzing dynamic acceleration. In this embodiment of the invention, the accelerometer 31 can be an accelerometer for an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system.

[0045] Before ice layer 6 forms in the water surface 5 to be measured, the float assembly 2 is placed on the water surface 5. Due to buoyancy, the float assembly 2 will float on the water surface 5. When the temperature of the water surface decreases, ice layer 6 will form on the surface of the water surface 5. The float assembly 2 will be fixed on the water surface 5 under the action of the ice layer 6. The measuring component 3 is set below the water surface 5 and fixedly connected to the float assembly 2. As the thickness of the ice layer 6 increases, the accelerometer 31 will be trapped inside the ice layer 6. In this way, the amount of motion of the accelerometer 31 in the three coordinate axis directions is relatively reduced (at this time, the accelerometer 31 will not move with the flowing water). The accelerometer 31 will send a feedback signal to the analysis and calculation component 4. The analysis and calculation component 4 determines the number of trapped accelerometers 31 based on the acceleration signal fed back by the accelerometer 31, thereby completing the measurement of the thickness of the ice layer 6.

[0046] Optionally, the analysis and computing component 4 is integrated on a printed circuit board, which also includes a main chip (processing logic algorithms between various chips), a communication chip (sending and receiving external signals), a storage chip (managing sensor data and storing computer board programs), a power control chip, and so on.

[0047] The ice thickness measuring device provided in this embodiment of the invention encapsulates both the power supply component and the analysis and calculation component within a float assembly. The float assembly floats on the surface of the water to be measured. When the ice thickness increases, the analysis and calculation component determines the number of trapped accelerometers based on the signals fed back by the accelerometers, thereby realizing the measurement of the ice thickness and transmitting the ice thickness information to the user terminal. Through uninterrupted signal transmission, the ice thickness and changes in the water area can be monitored for a long time without the need for multiple on-site surveys by personnel.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 2 Optionally, the measuring component 3 also includes a flexible scale 32, a roller 33, and a plumb line 34; the first end of the flexible scale 32 is connected to the underwater side of the float assembly 2, and the second end of the flexible scale 32 is connected to the roller 33; the second end of the roller 33 is connected to the plumb line 34, and the roller 33 has an internal telescopic structure, which is used to drive the extension and retraction of the flexible scale 32 according to the water depth; the plumb line 34 is used to keep the measuring component 3 always in the first direction Z; wherein, the first direction Z is perpendicular to the water surface 5 to be measured.

[0049] Specifically, the flexible ruler 32 is a measuring tool made of soft material that can be bent without easily breaking. The roller 33 has an internal telescopic structure. The roller 33 is used to drive the flexible ruler 32 to extend and retract according to the depth of the water surface 5 to be measured, so as to adapt to different depths of the water surface 5 to be measured. The plumb line 34 is a tool or method that uses the direction of gravity to determine the vertical line. By using the plumb line 34, the flexible ruler 32 can be fully extended in the water surface 5 to be measured at different depths, thereby increasing the accuracy of measuring the thickness of the ice layer 6. The ice layer thickness measuring device, by setting the roller 33 and the plumb line 34, can adapt to the sea ice layer thickness measurement scenario caused by different depths due to tides by using the adaptive line winding principle.

[0050] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the roller structure in the ice thickness measuring device provided in this embodiment of the invention. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The adaptive wire take-up principle is as follows:

[0051] A coil spring 13 (dynamic spring) is added inside the shaft. When the flexible scale 32 is pulled out, the elastic force of the coil spring 13 will cause it to tend to coil back to its original position. The center is a fixed wheel 12, the outer part is a rotating wheel 11, and they are connected by the coil spring 13 in the middle.

[0052] Optionally, the flexible scale 32 has a strip-shaped sealed structure; the acceleration sensors 31 are arranged sequentially and at equal intervals inside the flexible scale 32.

[0053] The flexible scale 32 is designed with a strip-shaped sealed structure, and multiple equally spaced accelerometers 31 and their signal lines (not shown in the signal line diagram) are encapsulated inside, thereby ensuring that the accelerometers 31 and the signal lines are not corroded.

[0054] The principle for measuring the thickness of ice layer 6 is as follows:

[0055] Analysis revealed that the number of accelerometers 31 imprisoned by the ice layer 6 is m, and the spacing between each accelerometer 31 is p. The thickness of the ice layer 6 can be obtained by calculating the length of mp. The total number of accelerometers 31 is set to n, and the thickness of the unfrozen water surface 5 to be measured is (nm)p.

[0056] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ice thickness measuring device provided in this embodiment of the invention also includes a photovoltaic module 7; the photovoltaic module 7 is located above the water surface 5 to be measured and is fixedly connected to the float assembly 2, and the photovoltaic module 7 is connected to the power supply assembly 1; the photovoltaic module 7 converts light energy into electrical energy and charges the power supply assembly 1.

[0057] Specifically, the photovoltaic module 7 is a device that converts light energy into electrical energy. In this embodiment of the invention, a photovoltaic module 7 is also provided to continuously charge the power supply component 1 (which can be a battery, such as a lithium battery), thereby increasing the battery life of the ice thickness measuring device. For example, the photovoltaic module 7 can be a monocrystalline silicon solar panel, a polycrystalline silicon solar panel, a thin-film solar panel, etc. The present invention does not limit the material of the photovoltaic module 7.

[0058] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The measurement component 3 is connected to the analysis and calculation component 4; the signal lines of the measurement component 3 and the analysis and calculation component 4 are connected through the plug-in terminal 8, and the analysis and calculation component 4 obtains the number of the trapped acceleration sensors 31 in real time through the plug-in terminal 8.

[0059] Specifically, the plug-in terminal 8 is an electrical connection component widely used in power, electric vehicle charging, rail transportation, and other fields. Plug-in terminals 8 are accessories used to connect wires in electrical systems, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of power transmission and signal transmission. The analysis and calculation component 4 uses plug-in terminals 8 to obtain the number of trapped accelerometer sensors 31 in real time. The signal lines of the measurement component 3 and the analysis and calculation component 4 are connected via plug-in terminals 8, allowing the flexible scale 32 to be connected to the internal circuitry (not shown in the figure) via plug-in terminals 8. Flexible scales 32 of different lengths can be replaced according to different length requirements.

[0060] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The measuring component 3 and the float assembly 2 can be interchangeably connected.

[0061] Specifically, the measuring component 3 can be interchangeably connected to the float assembly 2 via the sealing sleeving 9. By using the sealing sleeving 9 to seal and fix the float assembly 2, not only can water seep into the water surface 5 to be measured, but the flexible scale 32 can also be replaced in a timely manner.

[0062] Optional, Figure 4 This is a top view of an ice thickness measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The float assembly 2 is one of a disc shape, a block shape, or a strip shape, and the material of the float assembly 2 is molded polystyrene board.

[0063] Specifically, the float assembly 2 can be disc-shaped (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown), one of the following shapes: block or strip; the material of the float assembly 2 can be molded polystyrene board, which generates a large buoyancy that allows the entire device to float on the water surface 5 to be tested.

[0064] Optionally, the weight of the plumb bob 34 is less than the buoyancy force on the float assembly 2; the length of the flexible scale 32 is less than the water depth.

[0065] Specifically, the weight of the plumb bob 34 is set to be less than the buoyancy of the float assembly 2 to prevent the ice thickness measuring device from sinking when measuring ice thickness.

[0066] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of an ice thickness measurement method provided in an embodiment of the present invention, see reference. Figure 5 This invention also provides a method for measuring ice thickness, executed by the ice thickness measuring device described in any of the above embodiments. The ice thickness measurement method includes:

[0067] S1: Place the ice thickness measuring device in the water area to be measured.

[0068] S2: The analysis and calculation component detects the working status of the accelerometer.

[0069] S3: If all accelerometers are in normal working condition, detect the acceleration signal fed back by the adjacent accelerometer.

[0070] S4: If adjacent accelerometers have signals of the same frequency, then it is determined that the adjacent accelerometers are in a locked state.

[0071] S5: Obtain the number of imprisoned accelerometers.

[0072] S6: Calculate the thickness of the ice layer based on the number of imprisoned accelerometers and transmit the measured ice layer thickness information to the user terminal via a wireless transmission component.

[0073] The ice thickness measurement method provided in this embodiment of the invention can achieve the same technical effect as the ice thickness measurement device provided in the above-described embodiments of the invention, and will not be described again here.

[0074] Optionally, the analysis and calculation component for detecting the operating status of the accelerometer also includes:

[0075] S7: If at least one accelerometer is detected to be faulty, the wireless transmission component sends an alarm signal to the user terminal.

[0076] Specifically, when at least one accelerometer is detected to be faulty, the wireless transmission component sends an alarm signal to the user terminal to remind staff that the ice thickness measuring device has malfunctioned and should be replaced in time.

[0077] Optionally, detecting the acceleration signal fed back by the adjacent acceleration sensor includes:

[0078] When the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent acceleration sensors are 0 or the same, it is determined that there are signals of the same frequency between adjacent acceleration sensors.

[0079] When the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent accelerometers are different, it is determined that there are no signals with the same frequency between adjacent accelerometers.

[0080] Specifically, when the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent accelerometers are 0 or the same, it is determined that the adjacent accelerometers have signals of the same frequency. At this time, the accelerometers are trapped by the ice layer. When the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent accelerometers are different, it is determined that the adjacent accelerometers do not have signals of the same frequency. At this time, the accelerometers are not trapped by the ice layer.

[0081] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An ice thickness measuring device, characterized in that, include: The system includes a power supply assembly, a float assembly, a measurement assembly, an analysis and calculation assembly, and a wireless transmission assembly; the measurement assembly includes multiple acceleration sensors arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the water surface to be measured. The power supply component is connected to the analysis and computing component, and the power supply component is used to supply power to the analysis and computing component; both the power supply component and the analysis and computing component are encapsulated in the float assembly, and the float assembly is used to support the power supply component and the analysis and computing component and float on the water surface to be measured; the wireless transmission component is connected to the analysis and computing component. The measuring component is located below the water surface to be measured and is fixedly connected to the float assembly; As the thickness of the ice layer increases, the accelerometer becomes trapped within the ice layer. The analysis and calculation component determines the number of trapped accelerometers based on the acceleration signals fed back by the accelerometers, thereby calculating and measuring the thickness of the ice layer. The measured ice layer thickness information is then transmitted to the user terminal via the wireless transmission component.

2. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring components also include a flexible scale, rollers, and a plumb line; The first end of the flexible scale is connected to the underwater side of the float assembly, and the second end of the flexible scale is connected to the roller. The second end of the roller is connected to the vertical, and the roller has an internal telescopic structure. The roller is used to drive the extension and retraction of the flexible scale according to the water depth. The plumb line is used to keep the measuring component always in a first direction; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the water surface to be measured.

3. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible scale is a strip-shaped sealed structure; the acceleration sensors are arranged sequentially and at equal intervals inside the flexible scale.

4. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes photovoltaic modules; The photovoltaic module is located above the water surface to be tested and is fixedly connected to the floating plate assembly. The photovoltaic module is connected to the power supply assembly. The photovoltaic module converts light energy into electrical energy and charges the power supply assembly.

5. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measurement component is connected to the analysis and calculation component; the signal line of the measurement component is connected to the signal line of the analysis and calculation component through a plug-in terminal, and the analysis and calculation component obtains the number of the accelerometers that are trapped in real time through the plug-in terminal.

6. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring component and the float assembly are interchangeably connected.

7. The ice thickness measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The weight of the plumb line is less than the buoyancy force on the float assembly; the length of the flexible scale is less than the water depth.

8. A method for measuring ice thickness, characterized in that, Performed by the ice thickness measuring device according to any one of claims 1-7, the ice thickness measuring method includes: Place the ice thickness measuring device in the water area to be measured; The analysis and calculation components detect the operating status of the accelerometer sensor; If all the acceleration sensors are in normal working condition, the acceleration signal fed back by the adjacent acceleration sensor is detected; If adjacent accelerometers have signals of the same frequency, then the adjacent accelerometers are determined to be in a locked state. Obtain the number of the imprisoned accelerometers; The thickness of the ice layer is calculated based on the number of accelerometers in the device, and the measured ice layer thickness information is transmitted to the user terminal via a wireless transmission component.

9. The method for measuring ice thickness according to claim 8, characterized in that, The analysis and calculation component also includes detecting the operating status of the accelerometer sensor: If at least one of the acceleration sensors is detected to be in a faulty state, the wireless transmission component sends an alarm signal to the user terminal.

10. The method for measuring ice thickness according to claim 8, characterized in that, The detection of acceleration signals fed back by adjacent acceleration sensors includes: When the acceleration signals fed back by adjacent acceleration sensors are 0 or the same, it is determined that there are signals of the same frequency between adjacent acceleration sensors.

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