An agricultural remote sensing measurement device
By integrating a control box, solar charging, and multiple sensors into an agricultural remote sensing measurement device, the problem of existing instruments being unable to measure multiple parameters has been solved, enabling precise monitoring and stable research on tree transpiration and reducing energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHIHEZI UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing instruments for measuring plant transpiration cannot simultaneously measure ambient temperature, light radiation, and leaf density, and are not adaptable to trees in different conditions, affecting the accuracy of transpiration studies.
An agricultural remote sensing measurement device was designed, which includes a control box, a solar charging device, and a tree measurement device. It integrates a stem flow meter, a PAR sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a fisheye camera. It uploads data in real time through a 5G communication module and uses solar charging to reduce dependence on external power sources.
It enables precise measurement of tree leaf density, canopy light radiation, temperature, and stem flow, supports long-term stable monitoring, reduces dependence on external power sources, and improves the convenience and environmental friendliness of transpiration research.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a measuring device, and more particularly to an agricultural remote sensing measuring device. Background Technology
[0002] During transpiration, water enters the root system from the soil, is transported through the stem to the leaves, and finally dissipates into the air through the stomata of the leaves. Throughout this process, the sap in the plant stem is constantly in motion, and the sap flow rate reflects changes in transpiration. Therefore, measuring the sap flow rate of a plant stem can determine its transpiration rate. A sap flow meter, also known as a tree sap meter, is an instrument that measures the stem flow rate by heating the plant stem to calculate the transpiration rate. However, some existing instruments for measuring plant transpiration, after measuring the stem flow rate of trees, struggle to correlate it with ambient temperature, light radiation, and leaf density, making it difficult to conduct transpiration studies on trees in different conditions. Utility Model Content
[0003] Purpose of the utility model: To provide an agricultural remote sensing measurement device to solve the problems existing in the background technology.
[0004] Technical Solution: The agricultural remote sensing measurement device provided by this utility model includes a control box, a solar charging device, and a tree measurement device. The tree measurement device includes a measuring branch and a tree mounting branch. The control box contains a controller, a 5G communication module, and a memory. The 5G communication module and the memory are electrically connected to the controller. The measuring branch and the tree mounting branch are both mounted on the control box. The tree mounting branch is used to install on the tree trunk. The measuring branch is electrically connected to the controller and is used to measure data such as leaf density, light radiation within the tree canopy, temperature and humidity, and stem flow. A battery for power supply is provided in the control box. The solar charging device is used to charge the battery.
[0005] Furthermore, the solar charging device includes a column, a positioning unit, and two solar charging units; each of the two solar charging units includes a solar panel and an adjustment branch; the positioning unit is installed on the lower end of the column for positioning and support; both adjustment branches are installed on the column; the two solar panels are respectively installed on the two adjustment branches, and the adjustment branches adjust the height position and pitch angle of the corresponding solar panels; both solar panels charge the battery through a solar charging circuit.
[0006] Furthermore, the adjustment branch includes a height adjustment structure and a pitch angle adjustment structure; the height adjustment structure is height-adjustable and installed on the column; the pitch angle adjustment structure is installed on the height adjustment structure, and the solar panel is installed on the pitch angle adjustment structure, which adjusts the pitch angle of the solar panel.
[0007] Furthermore, the measuring device includes a stem flow meter, a PAR sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a fisheye camera; the fisheye camera and the PAR sensor are both mounted on the top surface of the control box; the temperature and humidity sensor is mounted on the bottom surface of the control box; the probe of the stem flow meter is inserted into the tree trunk; the stem flow meter, the PAR sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, and the fisheye camera are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] Furthermore, the tree trunk installation branch includes a positioning plate, a push-top structure, and two embracing structures; the positioning plate is fixed to the control box by a fixing rod; the push-top structure is installed in the middle of the positioning plate and its length is adjustable; both embracing structures are installed on the positioning plate and their embracing range is adjustable; the push-top structure is used to cooperate with the two embracing structures to clamp onto the tree trunk.
[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: It utilizes measuring branches to measure data such as leaf density, light radiation within the tree canopy, temperature, humidity, and stem flow. The controller stores the corresponding data in a memory, and periodically uploads the data to a remote control center via a 5G communication module. This facilitates researchers' study of tree transpiration, while the remote control center can view the current data at any time via the 5G communication module, facilitating sampling. The use of tree branches makes it easy to install the measuring branches and control box, ensuring installation stability for long-term monitoring. The use of a solar charging device to charge the battery reduces the measurement device's dependence on external power, and is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the tree measuring device of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the tree structure with branches installed according to this utility model;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the solar charging device of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 4 This is a top view of the supporting crossbar of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of this utility model; Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments.
[0016] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "front", "back", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0018] Example 1:
[0019] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the agricultural remote sensing measurement device provided by this utility model includes: a control box 15, a solar charging device, and a tree measuring device; the tree measuring device includes a measuring branch and a tree mounting branch; a controller, a 5G communication module, and a memory are provided inside the control box 15; the 5G communication module and the memory are both electrically connected to the controller; the measuring branch and the tree mounting branch are both installed on the control box 15; the tree mounting branch is used to install on the tree trunk; the measuring branch is electrically connected to the controller and is used to measure data such as the density of tree leaves, the amount of light radiation in the tree canopy, temperature, humidity, and stem flow; a storage battery for power supply is provided inside the control box 15; the solar charging device is used to charge the storage battery.
[0020] The system uses measuring branches to measure data such as leaf density, light radiation within the tree canopy, temperature, humidity, and stem flow. The controller stores the corresponding data in a memory, and periodically uploads the data to a remote control center via a 5G communication module. This allows researchers to study tree transpiration, while the remote control center can view the current data at any time via the 5G communication module for convenient sampling. The tree branches facilitate the installation of the measuring branches and control box 15, ensuring installation stability for long-term monitoring. A solar charging device charges the battery, reducing the device's dependence on external power and contributing to energy conservation and environmental protection.
[0021] Furthermore, the solar charging device includes a column 1, a positioning unit, and two solar charging units; each of the two solar charging units includes a solar panel 10 and an adjustment branch; the positioning unit includes a positioning crossbar 3 and multiple positioning pins 4; the positioning crossbar 3 is fixed to the lower end of the column 1; each positioning pin 4 is fixed to the positioning crossbar 3 at intervals and is used for insertion into the ground; both adjustment branches are installed on the column 1; the two solar panels 10 are respectively installed on the two adjustment branches, and the height position and pitch angle of the corresponding solar panel 10 are adjusted by the adjustment branches; both solar panels 10 charge the battery through a solar charging circuit.
[0022] Furthermore, the adjustment branch includes a height adjustment structure and a pitch angle adjustment structure; the height adjustment structure includes a height adjustment tube 5, a height locking bolt 6, and a support crossbar 7; the pitch angle adjustment structure includes a mounting backplate 11, a hinge rod 12, a hinge shaft 14, a U-shaped rod 13, and a pitch adjustment seat 8; multiple height adjustment annular grooves 2 are spaced apart on the column 1; the height adjustment tube 5 is sleeved on the column 1, the height locking bolt 6 is threaded onto the height adjustment tube 5, and its end extends into one of the height adjustment annular grooves 2; the support crossbar 7 is horizontally fixed to the height adjustment tube 5; the U-shaped rod 13 is fixed to the end of the support crossbar 7. The hinge shaft 14 is rotatably and horizontally mounted on both ends of the U-shaped rod 13; a hinge seat with its end fixed to the hinge shaft 14 is fixed on the lower side of the mounting back plate 11; a pitch adjustment hole is provided along the length direction on the support crossbar 7; a pitch adjustment screw passing through the pitch adjustment hole is fixed on the lower side of the pitch adjustment seat 8; a pitch adjustment bolt for pressing against the lower side of the support crossbar 7 is threaded onto the pitch adjustment screw; one end of the hinge rod 12 is hinged to the lower side of the mounting back plate 11, and the other end is hinged to the upper side of the pitch adjustment seat 8; the solar panel 10 is mounted on the upper side of the mounting back plate 11.
[0023] Furthermore, the measuring device includes a stem flow meter 18, a PAR sensor 16, a temperature and humidity sensor 19, and a fisheye camera 17; the fisheye camera 17 and the PAR sensor 16 are both mounted on the top surface of the control box 15; the temperature and humidity sensor 19 is mounted on the bottom surface of the control box 15; the probe of the stem flow meter 18 is inserted into the trunk; the stem flow meter 18, the PAR sensor 16, the temperature and humidity sensor 19, and the fisheye camera 17 are all electrically connected to the controller; a rain shield 20 is installed on the lower edge of the control box 15.
[0024] The fisheye camera 17 and PAR sensor 16 can be used to measure the density of leaves and the amount of light radiation in the tree canopy. The temperature and humidity sensor 19 can measure temperature and humidity. The stem flow meter 18 has a probe inserted into the trunk to measure the stem flow of the tree for a long time, obtain stem flow rate, and realize data monitoring of the tree.
[0025] Furthermore, the tree-mounted branch includes a positioning plate 27, a pushing structure, and two circumferential structures; the pushing structure includes a pushing internal threaded tube 22 and a pushing block 23; the circumferential structure includes a circumferential plate 30, two pull ropes 29, two circumferential internal threaded tubes 28, and two circumferential bolts 31.
[0026] The positioning plate 27 is fixed to a vertical side of the control box 15 by the fixing rod 21;
[0027] One end of the pusher internal thread tube 22 is rotatably installed at the center of the positioning plate 27; a pusher screw threaded onto the pusher internal thread tube 22 is fixed on one side of the pusher block 23, and an arc-shaped groove is provided on the opposite side of the pusher block 23.
[0028] One end of each of the two pull ropes 29 is fixed to one end of each of the two ring-shaped pieces 30, and the other end is fixed to one end of each of the two ring-shaped internal threaded tubes 28. Both ring-shaped bolts 31 are rotated through the positioning plate 27, and their ends are threaded onto the other ends of the two ring-shaped internal threaded tubes 28. The two ring-shaped bolts 31 are horizontally aligned. Each of the two ring-shaped bolts 31 is fitted with a fastening spring 26 that provides elastic support between the bolt head and the positioning plate 27. The two ring-shaped pieces 30 are located on the upper and lower sides of the push block 23. Flexible pads 24 are provided on the groove wall of the arc-shaped groove and on the sides of the two ring-shaped pieces 30 opposite to the arc-shaped groove.
[0029] In the agricultural remote sensing measurement device provided by this utility model, the controller adopts an existing single-chip microcomputer control module; the 5G communication module adopts an existing 5G communication module; the memory adopts an existing memory; the stem flow meter 18, PAR sensor 16, temperature and humidity sensor 19 and fisheye camera 17 all adopt existing sensors.
[0030] As described above, although the present invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should not be construed as limiting the present invention itself. Various changes in form and detail may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. An agricultural remote sensing measurement device, characterized in that: The system includes a control box (15), a solar charging device, and a tree measuring device. The tree measuring device includes a measuring branch and a tree installation branch. The control box (15) contains a controller, a 5G communication module, and a memory. The 5G communication module and the memory are electrically connected to the controller. The measuring branch and the tree installation branch are installed on the control box (15). The tree installation branch is used to install on the tree trunk. The measuring branch is electrically connected to the controller and is used to measure the density of tree leaves, the amount of light radiation in the tree canopy, temperature and humidity, and stem flow data. The control box (15) contains a battery for power supply. The solar charging device is used to charge the battery.
2. The agricultural remote sensing measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar charging device includes a column (1), a positioning unit, and two solar charging units; each of the two solar charging units includes a solar panel (10) and an adjustment branch; the positioning unit is installed on the lower end of the column (1) for positioning and supporting the column (1); both adjustment branches are installed on the column (1); the two solar panels (10) are respectively installed on the two adjustment branches, and the height position and pitch angle of the corresponding solar panel (10) are adjusted by the adjustment branches; both solar panels (10) charge the battery through the solar charging circuit.
3. The agricultural remote sensing measurement device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment branch includes a height adjustment structure and a pitch angle adjustment structure; the height adjustment structure is height-adjustable and installed on the column (1); the pitch angle adjustment structure is installed on the height adjustment structure, and the solar panel (10) is installed on the pitch angle adjustment structure, and the pitch angle of the solar panel (10) is adjusted by the pitch angle adjustment structure.
4. The agricultural remote sensing measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring device includes a stem flow meter (18), a PAR sensor (16), a temperature and humidity sensor (19), and a fisheye camera (17); the fisheye camera (17) and the PAR sensor (16) are both mounted on the top surface of the control box (15); the temperature and humidity sensor (19) is mounted on the bottom surface of the control box (15); the probe of the stem flow meter (18) is inserted into the trunk; the stem flow meter (18), the PAR sensor (16), the temperature and humidity sensor (19), and the fisheye camera (17) are all electrically connected to the controller.
5. The agricultural remote sensing measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tree trunk installation branch includes a positioning plate (27), a push-top structure, and two embracing structures; the positioning plate (27) is fixed to the control box (15) by a fixing rod (21); the push-top structure is installed in the middle of the positioning plate (27) and its length is adjustable; both embracing structures are installed on the positioning plate (27) and their embracing range is adjustable; the push-top structure is used to cooperate with the two embracing structures to clamp the trunk.