Underground water seepage monitoring device

By utilizing IoT technology and an intelligent early warning platform, the problems of limited monitoring range, low data collection frequency, and lack of early warning function in existing groundwater seepage monitoring technologies have been solved. This enables comprehensive, real-time monitoring and timely early warning of groundwater seepage, ensuring the stability and safety of the geological foundation.

CN223756119UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02SHAANXI ACAD OF ARCHITECTONICS +1
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Application Number
CN202520175807.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-27
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-27

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Technical Problem

Existing groundwater seepage monitoring technologies suffer from limited monitoring range, low data acquisition frequency, delayed data transmission and processing, and lack of intelligent early warning functions, resulting in inaccurate and untimely monitoring results.

Method used

By employing Internet of Things (IoT) technology and combining it with sensors such as video surveillance cameras, remote rain gauges, radar water level gauges, and TDR moisture meters, real-time data acquisition and transmission are achieved through wireless communication modules. This data is then combined with an intelligent early warning platform for data analysis and early warning information dissemination.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive and real-time monitoring of groundwater seepage, improves the accuracy and timeliness of monitoring data, and can promptly issue early warning information to ensure the stability and safety of the geological foundation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a groundwater seepage monitoring device, which comprises a fixed frame fixed on the ground, and the fixed frame is provided with a video monitoring camera, a data acquisition device and a data processing device, the telemetering rain gauge is mounted on the side surface of the fixed frame and is arranged upwards; the radar water level gauge comprises a radar host and a plurality of radar emitters, the radar host is installed in the fixed frame, and the radar emitters are distributed in the pumping well of the monitored target area; the TDR moisture meter comprises a moisture meter main machine and a plurality of probes, the moisture meter main machine is installed in the fixing frame, and the probes are distributed in an underground soil layer of a monitoring target area; the data acquisition terminal is mounted in the fixed frame and acquires data through a data line; and the wireless communication module is connected with the data acquisition terminal and wirelessly transmits the data acquired by the data acquisition terminal to a background. The device can monitor underground soil moisture content and underground water seepage real-time data in real time, and is wide in monitoring range and comprehensive in data.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to underground water monitoring technical field especially relates to a kind of intelligent underground water seepage monitoring devices for soil layer. BACKGROUND

[0002] The high-low change of underground water seepage directly affects the strength and long-term stability of soil body, and further relates to the safety and reliability of building. The change of underground water seepage can cause various geological problems, such as soil softening, liquefaction and settlement. These problems not only affect the bearing capacity of foundation, but also increase soil pressure and reduce the anti-floating capacity of foundation. Therefore, accurately grasping the underground water seepage information within the scope of underground foundation is crucial for the protection of underground foundation. During the operation of building foundation, long-term monitoring of underground water seepage dynamics helps to assess the changes in the surrounding hydrological environment and provide scientific basis for daily maintenance. Monitoring of foundation settlement deformation and underground water seepage change can help to monitor the changes in foundation settlement in real time, so as to detect, analyze and handle problems early, thus solving problems at the initial stage. The monitoring content mainly includes surface settlement observation, deep horizontal displacement observation, pore water pressure observation and deep layered settlement. Common test items include underground settlement marker, underground water level gauge, pore water pressure gauge, layered settlement instrument and inclinometer. The monitoring method usually involves surface settlement monitoring and deep horizontal displacement observation. However, the existing underground water seepage monitoring technology has the following defects: (1) limited monitoring range, traditional monitoring methods mostly use point sensors, which cannot fully cover the entire site, and the monitoring results are easily affected by local geological conditions, so the overall underground water seepage dynamics cannot be accurately reflected; (2) low data collection frequency, many traditional monitoring systems rely on manual periodic data collection, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and cannot realize continuous and real-time monitoring, which may miss critical underground water seepage changes; (3) data transmission and processing lag, traditional systems have delays in data transmission and processing, which cannot timely feedback monitoring results, affecting the timeliness and accuracy of monitoring; (4) lack of intelligent early warning function, most existing systems do not have intelligent early warning function, which requires manual data analysis and judgment of whether measures need to be taken, increasing the risk of human error. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above defects or deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an underground water seepage monitoring device based on Internet of Things technology, which can monitor the real-time data of underground soil moisture content and underground water seepage in real time, and provide early warning information based on the above data combined with conventional data processing methods in the field, to ensure the stability and reliability of stratum foundation.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted to achieve the above-mentioned purposes of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A groundwater seepage monitoring device, at least comprising a fixed frame fixed on the ground, wherein the fixed frame is provided with:

[0006] A video monitoring camera is installed on the top of the fixed frame and is arranged towards the monitoring target area.

[0007] A remote rain gauge is installed on the side of the fixed frame and is arranged upwards.

[0008] A radar water level gauge comprises a radar host and a plurality of radar transmitters, the radar host is installed inside the fixed frame, the radar transmitters are distributed in the pumping wells in the monitoring target area, are fixed at the wellheads and are arranged downwards, and the radar transmitters are connected with the radar host through data lines.

[0009] A TDR moisture meter comprises a moisture meter host and a plurality of probes, the moisture meter host is installed inside the fixed frame, the probes are distributed in the underground soil layers in the monitoring target area, and are connected with the moisture meter host through data lines.

[0010] A data acquisition terminal is installed inside the fixed frame, is connected with the video monitoring camera, the remote rain gauge, the radar water level gauge and the TDR moisture meter through data lines and acquires data.

[0011] A wireless communication module is connected with the data acquisition terminal and transmits the data acquired by the data acquisition terminal to the background through wireless transmission.

[0012] Further, the pumping wells are uniformly distributed on one side of the monitoring target area, and one radar transmitter is arranged in each pumping well.

[0013] Further, the probes of the TDR moisture meter are uniformly arranged along the periphery of the monitoring target area.

[0014] Further, at each arrangement point of the probes of the TDR moisture meter, a plurality of probes are uniformly arranged along the vertical direction, and the plurality of probes are sequentially arranged along the depth direction of the underground soil layer.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the groundwater seepage monitoring device provided by this utility model has the following advantages: 1. Real-time monitoring: This device uses IoT technology to achieve high-frequency real-time data acquisition, ensuring the real-time nature and accuracy of the monitoring data; it transmits the monitoring data to a remote monitoring platform via a wireless 4G / 5G network, ensuring the stability and security of data transmission and avoiding data loss or delay. 2. Wide monitoring range: This device uses a radar water level gauge, which avoids the wear and tear problems of traditional sensors through non-contact measurement technology. Simultaneously, the radar transmitter is arranged in each pumping well, with multiple pumping wells evenly distributed on one side of the monitoring target area; the TDR moisture meter probes are also deployed at multiple points, and multiple probes are also deployed along the depth direction. This arrangement allows for comprehensive detection of the groundwater level and soil moisture content within the target area. 3. This device can simultaneously and comprehensively monitor rainfall, on-site video images, groundwater level, and soil moisture content in the monitoring target area, providing comprehensive monitoring angles and a wide coverage area. Meanwhile, by utilizing the various data monitored by this device, and combining this data with commonly used data analysis methods in the field, early warning information can be issued in a timely manner to help managers take safety measures in advance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the groundwater seepage monitoring device system of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the plan layout of the groundwater seepage monitoring device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the background monitoring and early warning process in this embodiment.

[0019] Among them, 1—fixed frame, 2—telemetry rain gauge, 3—radar water level gauge, 4—TDR moisture meter, 5—video surveillance camera, 6—wireless communication module, 7—data acquisition terminal, 8—probe, 9—back-end, 10—pumping well, 11—data cable, 12—radar transmitter. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. For ease of description, only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The groundwater seepage monitoring device provided in this embodiment has the following overall structure: Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, including a fixed frame 1 fixed on the ground, the fixed frame 1 is provided with the following components:

[0022] Video monitoring camera 5, installed on the top of the fixed frame and arranged towards the monitoring target area; for real-time monitoring of the scene of the monitoring point, to ensure that abnormal conditions can be found in time and the on-site image is recorded during the monitoring process.

[0023] Telemeter rain gauge 2, installed on the side of the fixed frame and arranged upwards; for real-time monitoring of the rainfall in the airport range, its high-precision measurement capability ensures accurate grasp of the rainfall situation.

[0024] Radar water level gauge 3, including radar host and multiple radar transmitters 12, the radar host is installed inside the fixed frame 1, the radar transmitters 12 are distributed in the pumping wells 10 in the monitoring target area, fixed at the well mouth and arranged downward, the pumping wells 10 are evenly distributed on one side of the monitoring target area, and each pumping well is provided with a corresponding radar transmitter 12. The radar transmitters 12 are connected with the radar host through data lines 11; the radar water level gauge 3 is used for monitoring the real-time water level in the pumping well, through non-contact measurement technology, the wear problem of traditional sensor is avoided, and the stability and accuracy of monitoring are improved.

[0025] TDR moisture meter 4, including moisture meter host and multiple probes 8, the moisture meter host is installed inside the fixed frame 1, the probes 8 are distributed in the underground soil layer of the monitoring target area and are evenly arranged along the periphery of the monitoring target area. The probes of the TDR moisture meter are evenly arranged in multiple probes in the vertical direction at each arrangement point, and the multiple probes are arranged in sequence along the depth direction of the underground soil layer. And connected with the moisture meter host through data line; the TDR moisture meter 4 is used for monitoring the water content of the underground soil, which can accurately measure the water content in the soil through time domain reflectometry, and provides an important reference for the seepage of underground water.

[0026] The above four kinds of sensors together constitute a data sensing module, which can comprehensively and real-timely collect the underground water seepage related data in the airport range, ensure that the installation position of each device meets the requirements of hydrological monitoring, and can comprehensively cover the monitoring target area.

[0027] Data acquisition terminal 7, installed inside the fixed frame, connected with video monitoring camera 5, telemeter rain gauge 2, radar water level gauge 3 and TDR moisture meter 4 through data lines and collects data; its function is to collect the output signals of rain gauge, radar water level gauge, TDR moisture meter and other devices in real time, and report the monitoring data to the monitoring and early warning platform according to the hydrological communication protocol. The hydrological telemetry terminal (i.e. data acquisition terminal) adopts embedded design, has the characteristics of low power consumption and high reliability, can stably run in various environmental conditions, and ensures timely uploading of data.

[0028] The wireless communication module 6 is connected with the data acquisition terminal 7 and transmits the data collected by the data acquisition terminal 7 to the background 9 through wireless transmission. The wireless communication module 6 adopts a wireless 4G / 5G communication transmission mode, transmits the monitoring data to the remote monitoring platform through the wireless 4G or 5G network, has the advantages of fast transmission speed, wide coverage, and ensures the stability and safety of data transmission.

[0029] The above structure is a detailed description of the groundwater seepage monitoring device provided in the embodiment. The device can comprehensively, real-timely and widely monitor the groundwater seepage of the monitoring target area. Based on the actual use of the above-mentioned groundwater seepage monitoring device, the applicant also builds an intelligent monitoring and early warning platform in the embodiment. It should be noted that, Figure 3 The intelligent monitoring and early warning platform shown in the embodiment is only a further application of the groundwater seepage monitoring device claimed in the present application, and is not the protection content in the present application.

[0030] The above-mentioned intelligent monitoring and early warning platform is as shown in Figure 3 The platform can display and store the data of each monitoring point in real time, and publish early warning information through data analysis and processing. The main functions of the monitoring and early warning platform include:

[0031] 1. Data comparison and analysis: the platform can compare real-time monitoring data with historical data, analyze water level change rate and water content change, help management personnel find abnormal trends in time, and take appropriate measures.

[0032] 2. Thorough analysis and multidimensional statistics: the platform generates dynamic update reports of water level and rainfall monitoring information of the monitoring target area through thorough analysis and multidimensional statistics. These reports not only provide the current groundwater seepage situation, but also predict future hydrological change trends, providing a scientific basis for decision-making.

[0033] 3. Early warning information prompt: when the monitoring data exceeds the preset safety range, the monitoring and early warning platform automatically publishes early warning information, prompts management personnel to take appropriate safety measures through SMS, email or APP push, and ensures the safe operation of the monitoring target area.

[0034] The above-mentioned intelligent monitoring and early warning platform also integrates a variety of early warning models, which can evaluate the risks brought by groundwater seepage in multiple dimensions, including:

[0035] Settlement deformation calculation model: according to the monitoring data, the settlement deformation of the foundation is calculated, and the consolidation of the foundation soil is evaluated. This model can predict the long-term change trend of the foundation, helping management personnel to develop scientific protection measures;

[0036] Rainstorm, water accumulation prediction model, combined with digital elevation model (DEM), remote sensing, data exchange and other spatial data, constructs the rainstorm and water accumulation prediction model of the monitoring target area, realizes the early prediction of natural disasters. Through the model, flood control measures can be taken in time to avoid damage to building foundations caused by rainstorms or site water accumulation;

[0037] Safe operation early warning model, combined with rain gauge, water meter and other real-time data, constructs the safe operation early warning model of the monitoring target area, calculates and analyzes the risk early warning index, and automatically sends the results to the relevant management departments or management personnel. The model can issue an early warning at the first time when the groundwater seepage is abnormal, ensuring the normal operation of the monitoring target area.

[0038] The specific early warning model construction method is as follows:

[0039] Combined with the geological data and historical data of the monitoring target area, the foundation deformation calculation model is constructed, the DEM, remote sensing and other spatial data are used to construct the on-site rainstorm and water accumulation prediction model, and the real-time monitoring data is used to construct the safe operation early warning model of the monitoring target area, and the risk early warning index is calculated.

[0040] The specific digital twin scene building method is as follows:

[0041] Based on DEM, remote sensing and other spatial data, the digital twin scene of the monitoring target area is built, the disaster occurrence process such as slope sliding and site collapse is simulated, and the processing scheme pre-rehearsal is generated. Through digital twin technology, the disaster occurrence process and the processing scheme are simulated, the pertinence and effectiveness of the emergency plan are improved.

Claims

1. A groundwater seepage monitoring device comprising at least a fixed frame fixed to the ground, characterized in that: The fixed frame is provided with: a video monitoring camera installed on the top of the fixed frame and arranged towards the monitoring target area; a remote rain gauge installed on the side of the fixed frame and arranged upwards; a radar water level gauge including a radar host and a plurality of radar transmitters, the radar host being installed inside the fixed frame, the radar transmitters being distributed in the pumping wells in the monitoring target area, being fixed at the wellheads and arranged downwards, and being connected with the radar host through data lines; a TDR moisture meter including a moisture meter host and a plurality of probes, the moisture meter host being installed inside the fixed frame, the probes being distributed in the underground soil layers in the monitoring target area and being connected with the moisture meter host through data lines; a data acquisition terminal installed inside the fixed frame and connected with the video monitoring camera, the remote rain gauge, the radar water level gauge and the TDR moisture meter to acquire data; a wireless communication module connected with the data acquisition terminal and transmitting the data acquired by the data acquisition terminal to the background through wireless transmission.

2. The groundwater seepage monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The pumping wells are uniformly distributed on one side of the monitoring target area, and each pumping well is provided with a corresponding radar transmitter.

3. The groundwater seepage monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The probes of the TDR moisture meter are uniformly arranged along the periphery of the monitoring target area.

4. The groundwater seepage monitoring device of claim 3, wherein: At each arrangement point of the probes of the TDR moisture meter, a plurality of probes are uniformly arranged along the vertical direction, and the plurality of probes are sequentially arranged along the depth direction of the underground soil layer.