Mobile Demand-Driven Nighttime Marking (mBNK)

Abstract

Mobile demand-driven night marking (mBNK), characterized in that the mBNK system uses common BNK detection systems and can be put into operation independently and autonomously, especially temporarily, immediately after the installation of, for example, a wind turbine or a group of wind turbines. The system is self-contained and features an internal BNK module for detecting emissions from aircraft, both manned and drones. The received signals are evaluated with regard to their distance (horizontal and vertical distance) to the obstacle or group of obstacles, and a switching or control signal is generated and output. This signal is transmitted to an evaluation unit (part of the invention) via internet connections, either wired or wirelessly. The evaluation of the received aircraft signals can also take place on an external processing unit. For this purpose, the received aircraft data is transmitted to the internet via a wired or wireless protocol and sent to the processing unit. The switching unit for the mBNK signal is installed where a distance-dependent switching signal is required. This could include, among other things, switching a hazard or obstacle warning light on wind turbines or buildings on and off. The purpose is not defined and could also include future technologies, such as airborne high-altitude wind turbines, which could then be moved into a safe position using this signal. Further uses of the switching signals are not excluded.

Description

Problem:

[0001] According to the current Administrative Regulation for Aviation Obstacles (AVV LFH), the activation of signal lights (obstacle lights and danger lights) via a demand-driven switching system is permitted. The official requirement for immediate commissioning of the demand-driven switching system after the wind turbine is erected contradicts the complex technical commissioning of this system. This results in undesirable delays and increased costs due to multiple site visits and penalty payments. Solution:

[0002] The invention described here relates to a self-contained and tested system for mobile biometric identification (mBNK) that can be put into operation immediately after installation. This is achieved by designing the technical characteristics of the mBNK in such a way that the system fully considers site-specific aspects of any kind. The system's design-related functionality, which complies with the German Ordinance on Air Quality Control (AVV LFH), will be demonstrated to the authorities using a standardized protocol.

Claims

[1] Mobile on-demand night-time marking (mBNK), characterized by that the mBNK system uses common BNK detection systems and can be put into operation independently and autonomously, especially temporarily, immediately after the installation of, for example, a wind turbine or a group of wind turbines. The system is self-contained and features an internal BNK module for detecting emissions from aircraft, both manned and drones. The received signals are evaluated with regard to their distance (horizontal and vertical distance) to the obstacle or group of obstacles, and a switching or control signal is generated and output. This signal is transmitted to an evaluation unit (part of the invention) via internet connections, either wired or wirelessly. The evaluation of the received aircraft signals can also take place on an external processing unit. For this purpose, the received aircraft data is transmitted to the internet via a wired or wireless protocol and sent to the processing unit. The switching unit for the mBNK signal is installed where a distance-dependent switching signal is required. This could include, among other things, switching a hazard or obstacle warning light on wind turbines or buildings on and off. The purpose is not defined and could also include future technologies, such as airborne high-altitude wind turbines, which could then be moved into a safe position using this signal. Further uses of the switching signals are not excluded. [2] Mobile demand-driven night-time marking (mBNK) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the mBNK can be used both in combination with signal lights for day or night marking as well as for existing signal lights for day or night marking.