Mangrove forest micro-ecological simulation system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ecology, in particular to a mangrove forest micro-ecology simulation system. The mangrove forest micro-ecological simulation system comprises a reservoir, a planting pool and a mangrove forest micro-terrain, the planting pool is located above the water storage pool; a water outlet is formed between the reservoir and the planting pool and is used for draining water from the planting pool to the reservoir; a water supply port is formed between the reservoir and the planting pool and is used for supplying water to the planting pool by the reservoir; the mangrove forest microtopography is arranged in the planting pool. According to the mangrove forest micro-ecology simulation system, a mangrove forest habitat is simulated, a mangrove forest micro-ecology system is constructed, a remotely controllable environment is provided for related scientific research of the mangrove forest ecology system, any tide level can be simulated anytime and anywhere, the labor intensity of researchers is reduced, time is saved, and the scientific research cost is saved; the device is used in the fields of mangrove forest science popularization and the like to demonstrate rising and falling tides and the protection effect of mangrove forests on coastal zones in real time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ecology, and more specifically, to a mangrove micro-ecological simulation system. Background Technology

[0002] Mangrove tidal flats are among the world's most important blue carbon storage systems, highly biomass-rich ecosystems, and natural dikes that effectively protect against typhoons. However, against the backdrop of global warming, rising sea levels, and intensive human activities that have damaged mangrove tidal flats, the area of ​​mangroves has declined sharply.

[0003] To explore the functions of various components of the mangrove ecosystem, the mechanisms by which environmental factors affect mangrove plant growth and development, and to identify the driving factors for the healthy and sustainable development of the mangrove ecosystem, scholars must conduct long-term, scheduled, and fixed-location sea operations. Influenced by the natural ebb and flow of tides, especially in areas with irregular diurnal tides, suitable times for sea operations may occur during the day or at night. This presents considerable challenges to research on mangrove ecosystems.

[0004] In view of the above, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mangrove micro-ecological simulation system. This system provides a remote control environment for scientific research related to mangrove ecosystems, simulates any tidal level, reduces the labor intensity of researchers, saves time, and reduces research costs. It can also be used in fields such as mangrove popular science to demonstrate the rise and fall of tides and the protective role of mangroves on the coastline in real time.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives of this utility model, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0007] One aspect of this utility model relates to a mangrove micro-ecological simulation system, comprising: a water storage pond, a planting pond, and a mangrove micro-topography;

[0008] The planting pond is located above the water storage tank; a drainage outlet is provided between the water storage tank and the planting pond for the planting pond to drain water into the water storage tank; a water supply outlet is provided between the water storage tank and the planting pond for the water storage tank to supply water into the planting pond.

[0009] The planting pond is designed with mangrove micro-topography.

[0010] The aforementioned mangrove micro-ecological simulation system simulates mangrove habitats to construct a mangrove micro-ecosystem, providing a remotely controllable environment for scientific research related to mangrove ecosystems. It can simulate any tidal level anytime, anywhere, control changes in mangrove growth environmental factors, and explore the response of mangrove growth and development to changes in environmental factors. This reduces the workload, saves time, and reduces research costs for researchers. It can also be used in fields such as mangrove science popularization to demonstrate in real-time tidal fluctuations and the protective role of mangroves on the coastline.

[0011] Preferably, mangrove plants are planted in the mangrove micro-topography.

[0012] Preferably, the mangrove micro-topography includes: a first tidal zone, a second tidal zone, and a third tidal zone.

[0013] Preferably, the elevations of the first tide level zone, the second tide level zone, and the third tide level zone decrease sequentially.

[0014] Preferably, the reservoir is filled with seawater, and the seawater level is 0.4-0.55m.

[0015] Preferably, a pumping device is installed in the water storage tank, and water is supplied from the water storage tank to the planting pond according to parameters set according to the tidal current velocity and tidal time, simulating the tidal flat tidal environment.

[0016] Preferably, the water supply outlet between the water storage tank and the planting pond is connected to the pumping device.

[0017] Preferably, the water supply outlet between the water storage tank and the planting pond is connected to the pumping device via a water supply pipe.

[0018] Preferably, the water storage tank is equipped with a water detection device to monitor the water's nutrients, slope, content of harmful substances, and temperature in real time.

[0019] Preferably, the water detection device is installed in the planting pond.

[0020] Preferably, the reservoir contains aquatic organisms that swim.

[0021] Preferably, the planting pond contains cave-dwelling marine products.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] (1) The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system provided by this utility model simulates the mangrove tidal flat environment, simulates the rise and fall of the tide according to the sea area where the research work is located, controls the salinity and temperature of the water, and constructs the mangrove community. The system controls the rise and fall of the tide through a time relay, controls the water level through the water supply flow and the drainage outlet, and monitors the salinity of the water and the content of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the water through a probe.

[0024] (2) The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system provided by this utility model monitors the growth and development process of mangroves throughout the entire process through a video acquisition device, providing basic materials for researchers; fish, shrimp, crabs, snails and other seafood are raised in the reservoir, and mudskippers are raised under the mangroves, which can be used to monitor, evaluate and warn of the mangrove ecosystem; the system operates in a fully automated manner, using various probes to collect the required data, forming an intelligent simulation ecosystem, which can minimize the labor intensity of researchers and obtain the required data in real time and accurately. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mangrove micro-ecological simulation system provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1-Water storage pond, 2-Planting pond, 3-Mangrove micro-topography, 4-Drainage pipe, 5-Water supply pipe, 6-Mangrove plants, 7-First tide line zone, 8-Second tide line zone, 9-Third tide line zone, 10-Pumping device, 11-Water body detection device. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments, and are only used to illustrate this utility model, and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. Where specific conditions are not specified in the embodiments, conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer shall be followed. Where the manufacturers of reagents or instruments are not specified, they are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] One aspect of this utility model relates to a mangrove micro-ecological simulation system, comprising: a water storage pond 1, a planting pond 2, and a mangrove micro-topography 3;

[0033] The planting pond 2 is located above the water storage pond 1; a drainage outlet is provided between the water storage pond 1 and the planting pond 2 for the planting pond 2 to drain water into the water storage pond 1; a water supply outlet is provided between the water storage pond 1 and the planting pond 2 for the water storage pond 1 to supply water into the planting pond 2.

[0034] The planting pond 2 contains the mangrove micro-topography 3.

[0035] This invention simulates mangrove habitats to construct a mangrove micro-ecosystem, providing a remotely controllable environment for scientific research related to mangrove ecosystems. It can simulate any tidal level anytime, anywhere, reducing labor intensity, saving time, and conserving research costs for researchers. The mangrove ecosystem provided by this invention can also be used in fields such as mangrove science popularization, demonstrating in real-time tidal fluctuations and the protective role of mangroves on the coastline.

[0036] The mangrove micro-topography 3 mentioned in this utility model refers to a micro-topography with typical mangrove topographic features, including geological, plant type, and biological type features.

[0037] Furthermore, mangrove micro-topography 3 is planted with mangrove plants 6. The mangrove plants planted in this invention are mangrove plants less than 5 years old, with a crown width of less than 0.8m and a height of less than 1m.

[0038] The mangrove plant 6 mentioned in this utility model refers to any plant growing in mangrove forests, such as at least one of the following: *Avicennia marina*, *Avicennia gracilis*, or *Gnaphalium affine*.

[0039] Select 6 mangrove plants of suitable size and species according to the requirements of scientific research experiments or for ornamental and popular science purposes, and plant them on micro-topography according to the scientific research experiment design.

[0040] Furthermore, the mangrove micro-topography 3 includes: a first tide level zone 7, a second tide level zone 8, and a third tide level zone 9, which respectively simulate the highest tide level, the middle tide level, and the lowest tide level.

[0041] Furthermore, the elevations of the first tide level zone 7, the second tide level zone 8, and the third tide level zone 9 decrease sequentially.

[0042] In planting pond 2, the terrain of the research area is simulated according to the requirements of scientific research experiments or according to the requirements of viewing or popular science. The mangrove micro-topography 3 is constructed with sea sand. According to the high tide line, mid tide line and low tide line, the mangrove micro-topography 3 is divided into the first tide line area 7, the second tide line area 8 and the third tide line area 9. When selecting the types of plants to be planted, the actual growth of mangrove plants 6 in each area is restored as much as possible.

[0043] Furthermore, the reservoir 1 is filled with seawater, and the seawater level is 0.40 to 0.55 m.

[0044] Furthermore, a pumping device 10 is installed in the water storage tank 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the water supply outlet between the water storage tank 1 and the planting pond 2 is connected to the pumping device 10.

[0046] Furthermore, the water supply outlet between the water storage tank 1 and the planting pond 2 is connected to the pumping device 10 via a water supply pipe 5. The pumping device 10 is connected to a time relay and the water supply pipe 5 to control the pumping time and supply water from the water storage tank 1 to the planting pond 2 according to the design time requirements.

[0047] Drainage outlets and water supply outlets are set between water storage pond 1 and planting pond 2 to construct a water circulation system. The system can simulate the tides of the research area according to the requirements of scientific research experiments, control the water level in planting pond 2 and the duration of mangrove immersion, or freely design the tide times according to the requirements of viewing or popular science.

[0048] A drain outlet can be installed between the water storage tank 1 and the planting pond 2. The drain outlet is located at the lowest point of the planting pond 2 and is connected to a drain pipe 4. Water circulates through the drain pipe 4. The drain outlet (pipe) is connected to a time relay to drain water into the water storage tank 1 according to the design requirements.

[0049] Furthermore, a water detection device 11 is installed in the water storage tank 1.

[0050] Furthermore, the water detection device 11 is installed in the planting pond 2.

[0051] According to the needs of scientific research experiments, water monitoring devices 11 can be placed in the water storage tank 1 and the planting pond 2 to monitor environmental factors such as water salinity, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrient content, and temperature in real time.

[0052] Furthermore, the reservoir 1 contains aquaculture products.

[0053] Furthermore, seafood is cultured in the planting pond 2.

[0054] Seafood such as fish and shrimp can be appropriately raised in reservoir 1, while seafood such as crabs, snails, mudskippers, and sandworms can be raised in planting pond 2.

[0055] The content of this utility model will be explained and described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0056] Example 1

[0057] The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system provided by this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a water storage pond 1, a planting pond 2, and a mangrove micro-topography 3;

[0058] Construct a water storage tank 1 with a length of 2000mm, a width of 1500mm, and a height of 600mm using glass with a thickness of 0.5cm;

[0059] Make a planting bed 2 with a length of 2000mm, a width of 1200mm, and a height of 800mm using glass with a thickness of 0.5cm;

[0060] Planting pond 2 is located above water storage pond 1; a drainage outlet is provided between water storage pond 1 and planting pond 2 for draining water from planting pond 2 into water storage pond 1; a water supply outlet is provided between water storage pond 1 and planting pond 2 for supplying water from water storage pond 1 into planting pond 2.

[0061] Mangrove micro-topography 3 is set up within planting pond 2;

[0062] Mangrove micro-topography 3 contains mangrove plants 6;

[0063] The mangrove micro-topography 3 includes: the first tidal zone 7, the second tidal zone 8, and the third tidal zone 9. The elevations of the first tidal zone 7, the second tidal zone 8, and the third tidal zone 9 decrease sequentially.

[0064] The reservoir 1 is filled with seawater, with the seawater level ranging from 0.40 to 0.55 meters.

[0065] A pumping device 10 is installed in the water storage tank 1; the water supply outlet between the water storage tank 1 and the planting pond 2 is connected to the pumping device 10 through a water supply pipe 5.

[0066] A water quality monitoring device 11 is installed in the water storage tank 1; a water quality monitoring device 11 is installed in the planting pond 2;

[0067] Seafood is cultured in reservoir 1 and in planting pond 2.

[0068] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with specific embodiments, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit it; those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention; therefore, this means that all such substitutions and modifications that fall within the scope of the present invention are included in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mangrove micro-ecological simulation system, characterized in that, include: Reservoirs, planting ponds, and mangrove micro-topography; The planting pond is located above the water storage tank; a drainage outlet is provided between the water storage tank and the planting pond for the planting pond to drain water into the water storage tank; a water supply outlet is provided between the water storage tank and the planting pond for the water storage tank to supply water into the planting pond. The planting pond is designed with the mangrove micro-topography; The mangrove micro-topography includes: the first tidal zone, the second tidal zone, and the third tidal zone; The elevations of the first, second, and third tide level zones decrease sequentially.

2. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mangrove micro-topography is planted with mangrove plants.

3. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reservoir is filled with seawater, with the seawater level reaching 0.4 to 0.55 meters.

4. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pumping device is installed in the water storage tank.

5. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water supply outlet located between the water storage tank and the planting pond is connected to the pumping device.

6. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water supply outlet between the water storage tank and the planting pond is connected to the pumping device via a water supply pipe.

7. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water quality monitoring device is installed in the water storage tank; and / or, the water quality monitoring device is installed in the planting pond.

8. The mangrove micro-ecological simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reservoir contains aquaculture products; And / or, seafood is cultured in the planting ponds.

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