Tsunami monitoring and early warning device

By integrating components such as buoys, solar panels, and central processing units into the tsunami monitoring and early warning device, the system collects and analyzes tsunami data, solving the problems of false alarms and missed alarms in existing tsunami early warning systems, and achieving high accuracy in tsunami monitoring and timeliness in early warning.

CN223611985UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28TAIZHOU SHENGXI MARINE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422820249.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tsunami warning systems suffer from numerous false alarms and missed alarms, are unable to effectively monitor tsunami wave data over open ocean, and coastal tide gauge stations are limited by their location and cannot provide timely and accurate warning information.

Method used

Design a tsunami monitoring and early warning device, including components such as buoys, sealed boxes, solar panels, batteries, memory, central processing unit, signal transmitters, locators, acoustic transducers, pressure sensors, and transceiver transducers. These components collect physical characteristic data of tsunamis and transmit them to the central processing unit for analysis and early warning.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of tsunami monitoring and early warning, ensures real-time data transmission and analysis, reduces false alarms and missed alarms, enhances the system's independence and reliability, and extends the device's service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tsunami monitoring and early warning device comprising a monitoring unit which comprises a buoy, the upper surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a sealing box, one side of the inner wall of the sealing box is fixedly connected with a storage battery, the inner bottom wall of the sealing box is fixedly connected with a storage device, and the storage device is fixedly connected with a power supply. A central processing unit is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the storage, a signal transmitter is fixedly connected to one side of the upper surface of the storage, a positioner is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the central processing unit, and a monitoring assembly is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the buoy. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the acoustic transducer, the transceiving transducer and the pressure sensor, the physical characteristics of a seawater part when the tsunami passes through a monitoring area can be collected, and through the arrangement of the central processor, the positioner, the clock module and the signal transmitter, detected data can be transmitted out, and early warning is carried out, so that the protection effect is improved; the monitoring precision is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ocean monitoring technology and ocean disaster prevention and mitigation technical field especially relates to a device of tsunami monitoring and early warning. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tsunami is a destructive sea wave caused by submarine earthquake, volcanic eruption, submarine landslide or meteorological change, and can be divided into three categories according to the cause: earthquake tsunami, volcanic tsunami and landslide tsunami, and the physical basis of the current tsunami warning is that the propagation speed of the earthquake wave is faster than that of the tsunami, the previous tsunami warning system is mainly based on the submarine earthquake data monitored by the land seismic network, the warning information is generated by calculating the tsunami warning mode, and the verification is provided by the coastal tide station data, however, the development of the tsunami warning mode is based on the historical tsunami observation data, and the mode parameters need to be corrected by the measured data, the mode is essentially a simulation calculation of the tsunami process, and cannot be separated from the measured verification, and the coastal tide station is limited by the location and cannot measure the tsunami wave data on the open sea, and can still be applied to the verification of the nearshore data after the tsunami occurs, and the previous tsunami warning has more false positives and false negatives. SUMMARY

[0003] This section aims to outline some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the abstract of the specification and the utility model name to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract of the specification and the utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the utility model aims to provide a device for tsunami monitoring and early warning, which aims to solve the problem of "more false positives and false negatives in the previous tsunami warning".

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a device for tsunami monitoring and early warning, comprising:

[0007] The monitoring unit comprises a buoy, the upper surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a sealed box, the upper surface of the sealed box is fixedly connected with a solar panel, the inner wall of the sealed box is fixedly connected with a storage battery on one side, the inner bottom wall of the sealed box is fixedly connected with a storage, the upper surface of the storage is fixedly connected with a central processing unit in the middle, the upper surface of the storage is fixedly connected with a signal transmitter on one side, the upper surface of the central processing unit is fixedly connected with a positioner in the middle, and the lower surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a monitoring assembly in the middle.

[0008] As a preferred scheme of the utility model discloses a kind of tsunami monitoring and early warning device, wherein: the side of the locator is fixedly connected with clock module, the locator and clock module are electrically connected in the inside of central processing unit, the memory and signal transmitter are electrically connected with central processing unit, the solar panel is electrically connected with battery, and the battery is electrically connected with central processing unit and monitoring component.

[0009] As a preferred scheme of the utility model discloses a kind of tsunami monitoring and early warning device, wherein: the outer surface of the sealed box is fixedly connected with heat insulation layer, and the outer surface of the heat insulation layer is fixedly connected with reflective layer.

[0010] As a preferred scheme of the utility model discloses a kind of tsunami monitoring and early warning device, wherein: the monitoring component includes extension rod, the upper end of the extension rod is fixedly connected in the lower surface middle part of buoy, the outer surface upper part of the extension rod is fixedly connected with acoustic transducer, the outer surface middle part of the extension rod is fixedly connected with pressure sensor, and the outer surface lower part of the extension rod is fixedly connected with transceiver transducer.

[0011] As a preferred scheme of the utility model discloses a kind of tsunami monitoring and early warning device, wherein: the acoustic transducer and transceiver transducer are electrically connected in the inside of central processing unit, the pressure sensor is electrically connected with central processing unit, and the battery is electrically connected with acoustic transducer and transceiver transducer and pressure sensor.

[0012] As a preferred scheme of the utility model discloses a kind of tsunami monitoring and early warning device, wherein: the lower surface outer edge of the buoy is uniformly fixedly connected with multiple chains, and the lower end of the chain is fixedly connected with fixed anchor.

[0013] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect:

[0014] Through the setting of acoustic transducer, transceiver transducer and pressure sensor, the physical characteristics of seawater when tsunami passes through monitoring area can be collected, and through the setting of central processing unit, locator, clock module and signal transmitter, the detected data can be transmitted, early warning is improved, and the accuracy of monitoring is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiment of the utility model, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced as follows, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0016] Figure 1A perspective view of a device for tsunami monitoring and early warning is provided in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the sealed box is shown in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 For Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the central processing unit is shown in the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 100, monitoring unit;101, buoy;102, sealed box;103, solar panel;104, memory;105, central processing unit;106, battery;107, signal transmitter;108, clock module;109, positioner;110, monitoring assembly;110a, extension rod;110b, acoustic transducer;110c, pressure sensor;110d, transceiver transducer;111, chain;112, fixed anchor;113, heat insulation layer;114, reflective layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more apparent, obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the utility model, but the utility model can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without departing from the connotation of the utility model, therefore the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Secondly, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics can be included in at least one implementation of the utility model. In this specification, "in one embodiment" does not mean the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0023] Thirdly, the utility model is described in detail in conjunction with the schematic diagram, and in the detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model, the sectional view of the device structure is partially enlarged without the general proportion for the convenience of description, and the schematic diagram is only an example, which should not limit the scope of protection of the utility model herein. In addition, three-dimensional spatial dimensions including length, width and depth should be included in actual production.

[0024] With reference to Figure 1 -3, the utility model provides a device for tsunami monitoring and early warning, comprising:

[0025] The monitoring unit 100 comprises a buoy 101, the upper surface of the buoy 101 is fixedly connected with a sealed box 102, the upper surface of the sealed box 102 is fixedly connected with a solar panel 103, the inner wall of the sealed box 102 is fixedly connected with a storage battery 106 on one side, the inner bottom wall of the sealed box 102 is fixedly connected with a storage 104, the upper surface of the storage 104 is fixedly connected with a central processing unit 105 in the middle, the upper surface of the storage 104 is fixedly connected with a signal transmitter 107 on one side, the upper surface of the central processing unit 105 is fixedly connected with a positioner 109 in the middle, and the lower surface of the buoy 101 is fixedly connected with a monitoring assembly 110 in the middle. The outer surface of the sealed box 102 is fixedly connected with a heat insulation layer 113, and the outer surface of the heat insulation layer 113 is fixedly connected with a light reflection layer 114. The lower surface of the buoy 101 is uniformly fixedly connected with a plurality of chains 111 along the outer edge, and the lower end of the chain 111 is fixedly connected with a fixed anchor 112. The solar panel 103 provides stable power supply for the whole system, so that the device can work in the ocean for a long time, and the need for frequent maintenance is avoided. The combination of the central processing unit 105 and the storage 104 can process the data collected by the monitoring assembly 110 in real time, and analyze and store the tsunami warning information. The signal transmitter 107 ensures that the data can be sent to the land monitoring center in time, improves the response speed, the combination of the heat insulation layer 113 and the light reflection layer 114 effectively protects the internal components from the extreme marine environment, prolongs the service life of the device, and the cooperation of the chain 111 and the fixed anchor 112 ensures that the buoy 101 is stable in the waves and the tidal current, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring data.

[0026] The positioning device 109 is fixedly connected with the clock module 108 on one side, and both the positioning device 109 and the clock module 108 are electrically connected in the central processor 105; the memory 104 and the signal transmitter 107 are electrically connected with the central processor 105; the solar panel 103 is electrically connected with the battery 106; the battery 106 is electrically connected with the central processor 105 and the monitoring assembly 110. The combination of the positioning device 109 and the clock module 108 realizes the accurate monitoring of the real-time position and time of the device; the clock module 108 ensures that the system can record the time stamp of each monitoring data, providing an important reference for subsequent data analysis; the positioning device 109 provides accurate geographic location through satellite signals, ensuring that the monitoring information can be associated with a specific location, improving the pertinence of the early warning; the central processor 105 integrates the memory 104 and the signal transmitter 107 through electrical connection, ensuring that the storage and transmission of data are synchronized; the memory 104 is responsible for storing long-term monitoring data, facilitating trend analysis and research in the later stage, while the signal transmitter 107 timely sends data to the monitoring center when an abnormal situation occurs, ensuring a rapid response; the electrical connection between the solar panel 103 and the battery 106 provides self-power for the device in an environment away from power supply, enhancing the independence and reliability of the system, so that the device can still operate continuously under extreme weather conditions, ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of the tsunami monitoring and early warning work.

[0027] Furthermore, the monitoring assembly 110 includes an extension rod 110a, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the buoy 101; an acoustic transducer 110b is fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer surface of the extension rod 110a; a pressure sensor 110c is fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer surface of the extension rod 110a; and a transceiver transducer 110d is fixedly connected to the lower part of the outer surface of the extension rod 110a. The acoustic transducer 110b and the transceiver transducer 110d are electrically connected in the central processor 105; the pressure sensor 110c is electrically connected with the central processor 105; and the battery 106 is electrically connected with the acoustic transducer 110b, the transceiver transducer 110d and the pressure sensor 110c. The structure of the extension rod 110a enables the acoustic transducer 110b to effectively detect the acoustic characteristics of the water body below the water surface, and the transceiver transducer 110d can transmit sound waves in both directions, further improving the accuracy of data acquisition; the acoustic transducer 110b is used to monitor the flow velocity, wave state and potential underwater obstacles, providing key data for marine navigation and safety; the installation position of the pressure sensor 110c enables it to continuously monitor the change of water depth; through electrical connection with the central processor 105, the pressure sensor 110c can feed back data to the processing system in real time, ensuring timely analysis.

[0028] In use, first, the device is transported to a suitable location, then the buoy 101 is placed in the water, the device is fixed in place by the anchor 112 and chain 111, the internal components are started to generate electricity using the solar panel 103, and a stable power supply is provided by the battery 106, then the monitoring assembly 110 is used for detection, the pressure sensor 110c measures the water level data by measuring the change in seawater pressure at the fixed point, thereby obtaining the height of the sea wave caused by the tsunami, the propagation speed of the abnormal water level signal can be obtained by networking the pressure sensor 110c, the acoustic transducer 110b measures the moving speed of the scatterer in the seawater by using acoustic Doppler shift, the acoustic transducer 110d measures the seawater movement speed by using reciprocal acoustic propagation time difference, then the detected data is transmitted back to the internal central processing unit 105, the central processing unit 105 sorts the data, including converting and packaging the data of the positioner 109 and the clock module 108, then the signal transmitter 107 transmits the data, thereby the tsunami can be warned, and the accuracy of the warning is improved.

[0029] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not limited. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. They should be covered in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for tsunami monitoring and warning, characterized by: include: The monitoring unit (100) includes a buoy (101), a sealed box (102) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the buoy (101), a solar panel (103) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sealed box (102), a battery (106) fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the sealed box (102), a memory (104) fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the sealed box (102), a central processing unit (105) fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the memory (104), a signal transmitter (107) fixedly connected to one side of the upper surface of the memory (104), a locator (109) fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the central processing unit (105), and a monitoring component (110) fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the buoy (101).

2. The apparatus for tsunami monitoring and warning according to claim 1, wherein: A clock module (108) is fixedly connected to one side of the locator (109). Both the locator (109) and the clock module (108) are electrically connected to the interior of the central processing unit (105). The memory (104) and the signal transmitter (107) are both electrically connected to the central processing unit (105). The solar panel (103) is electrically connected to the battery (106). The battery (106) is electrically connected to the central processing unit (105) and the monitoring component (110).

3. The apparatus for tsunami monitoring and warning according to claim 1, wherein: A heat insulation layer (113) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sealed box (102), and a reflective layer (114) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heat insulation layer (113).

4. The apparatus for tsunami monitoring and warning according to claim 1, wherein: The monitoring component (110) includes an extension rod (110a), the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the buoy (101). An acoustic transducer (110b) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer surface of the extension rod (110a), a pressure sensor (110c) is fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer surface of the extension rod (110a), and a transceiver transducer (110d) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the outer surface of the extension rod (110a).

5. The apparatus for tsunami monitoring and warning according to claim 4, wherein: The acoustic transducer (110b) and the transceiver transducer (110d) are electrically connected inside the central processing unit (105), the pressure sensor (110c) is electrically connected to the central processing unit (105), and the battery (106) is electrically connected to the acoustic transducer (110b), the transceiver transducer (110d), and the pressure sensor (110c).

6. The apparatus for tsunami monitoring and warning according to claim 1, wherein: The lower surface of the buoy (101) is uniformly and fixedly connected with multiple chains (111), and the lower end of each chain (111) is fixedly connected with a fixed anchor (112).