System for monitoring and / or fighting a fire

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for monitoring and / or fighting a fire, having a system carrier (7) for receiving the system (8) and for arranging the system (8) on a manned or unmanned aircraft (1), without intervention in the infrastructure, in particular avionics or energy supply of the aircraft and without influencing same. The system (8) is connected to an operating unit / hand-held operating device (4) and control electronics. The system (8) has at least one further component (24) for monitoring and / or fighting the fire. The further component (24) of the system (8) communicates with the control electronics and / or with the operating unit / hand-held operating device (4).

Description

[0001] System cur observation and / or fighting a fire

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a system for monitoring and / or fighting a fire according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0004] State of the art technology and associated disadvantages

[0005] For the prevention of fires, for the investigation and / or observation of

[0006] Manned and / or unmanned aircraft are used to monitor and / or fight fires.

[0007] In general terms, we will refer to fire monitoring below.

[0008] Furthermore, it is assumed that fire monitoring from the

[0009] Air occurs.

[0010] Using manned and / or unmanned aircraft, a situation report can be created from the source of the fire. The situation report can also clarify the further extent of the fire.

[0011] Further firefighting efforts can be conducted based on the fire situation report. Various firefighting resources can be coordinated using the fire situation report.

[0012] The situation report of the fire was used to give instructions for the effective discharge of extinguishing agents and / or the use of fire retardants.

[0013] Aerial photographs taken from space by satellites are known from the state of the art. With the help of the satellite, the

[0014] Investigation of a fire in a specific area on Earth is possible from a high altitude.

[0015] Due to the flight speed and / or the flight route, it is possible for the satellite to fly over a fire being monitored several times a day.

[0016] In acute cases, large fires in particular can occur within a time interval of

[0017] The satellite will fly over the area for 30 minutes. Aerial images can be captured automatically or semi-automatically. Images can also be captured manually.

[0018] It goes without saying that other methods are also required for aerial photography.

[0019] techniques can be used.

[0020] In order to avoid accidents in which people could be injured or killed, manned and unmanned aircraft are not used at the same time or at least not in close proximity to each other.

[0021] It goes without saying that fire observation can also be supported by verbal descriptions from a crew member of the helicopter or the

[0022] The situation report and / or aerial photographs are transmitted primarily, but not exclusively, via radio to a ground station. Of course, transmission can also be made via another technical medium.

[0023] The cameras and / or sensors and / or positioning systems required to create aerial photographs can be mounted on manned and unmanned aircraft.

[0024] With known systems, simultaneous use in front of manned and unmanned aircraft is not possible due to the increased risk of collision in the air.

[0025] Military drones are rarely available. In addition, military drone flights are very expensive.

[0026] Known systems generally do not provide real-time analysis of deletion results.

[0027] The known fire monitoring systems must be operated consistently by specially trained personnel.

[0028] The observation of fire sources and the monitoring of firefighting operations have so far depended on the subjective observations and / or the experience of the pilots / observers.

[0029] Pilots / observers have to give instructions via radio, which can only be implemented in firefighting measures with a considerable time delay. A target-actual comparison of the number of fires and the success of the

[0030] The use of extinguishing agents can often only be carried out very imprecisely and based only on estimates using the known measures.

[0031] Known firefighting measures also often require direct visual contact between the command center, the drop window of the

[0032] extinguishing agent and the fire source

[0033] Objects of the invention

[0034] The invention aims to provide a system with different components that avoids the disadvantages of the known systems for fire observation and / or fire fighting

[0035] Solution of the tasks

[0036] The task is solved with a system for observing and / or fighting a fire.

[0037] The system has a system carrier. The system carrier serves to

[0038] Recording the components of the system and arranging the

[0039] System components on a manned or unmanned aircraft.

[0040] The system is available with a control unit / handheld control unit and a

[0041] Control electronics in connection.

[0042] The system has at least one component for observation and / or

[0043] Fighting the fire.

[0044] At least one component of this system communicates with the

[0045] Control electronics and / or with the control unit / handheld control device.

[0046] Fire and fire incidents

[0047] The invention defines a fire as a combustion process that is associated with a fire and / or with a flame and / or with embers and / or with glowing and / or with sparks.

[0048] The fire started unintentionally. The fire can also develop from a fire that was deliberately started. The fire leaves its intended location and spreads uncontrollably under its own power.

[0049] The fire usually leads to property damage, personal injury or environmental damage.

[0050] Fires are therefore also referred to as damaging fires or destructive fires. Firefighting and / or fire prevention through monitoring is primarily the responsibility of the fire department.

[0051] Purely by way of example, but by no means exclusively, a forest fire is assumed below. However, it goes without saying that the invention can also be used to prevent fires through monitoring and / or observing the fire and / or to fight other types of fire.

[0052] In order for a fire to (plannedly) turn into an uncontrolled fire, the following conditions must be met: At least one fuel must be present. In addition, there must be a

[0053] An oxidizer must be present. The oxidizer is preferably, but not exclusively, oxygen. In addition, a sufficient ignition temperature must be present.

[0054] Current firefighting methods rely on removing one or more of the aforementioned components from the fire. To achieve this, the fire department preferably, but not exclusively, has the following options.

[0055] Cooling: The fire goes out when the burning material falls below its

[0056] Ignition temperature is cooled,

[0057] Suffocation and displacement: The suffocation of the fire occurs through

[0058] Oxygen removal. The oxygen is kept away from the combustible material or displaced.

[0059] Anticatalytic effect: The anticatalytic effect, also

[0060] Inhibition is based in particular on removing the so-called radicals necessary for combustion with a flame.

[0061] Saponification in grease fires: A grease fire is extinguished by saponification of the burning liquid. The extinguishing agent forms a barrier layer over the oil or grease.

[0062] The invention is not merely directed at extinguishing the fire itself. Rather, the invention also relates to monitoring the fire without simultaneously extinguishing the fire.

[0063] Observing the fire includes, among other things, the selection of

[0064] Areas that are wetted and / or irrigated in order to provide a safe retreat for emergency vehicles and emergency personnel.

[0065] The monitoring of the fire also serves to take preventive measures to prevent the fire from spreading further.

[0066] To investigate the fire, data and / or information are collected. This includes, for example, but not exclusively: the location of the fire and / or critical information related to the fire and / or the potential further development of the

[0067] Fire.

[0068] The system with its components for observation and / or fire fighting can also be used to observe the fire incident by having the helicopter, on a return flight from a first fire location, fly over another fire and observe its fire incident.

[0069] In this way, positions for countermeasures can be determined to combat the further source of the fire.

[0070] Prevention through monitoring and firefighting

[0071] Prevention through surveillance

[0072] The invention understands the prevention of fires by monitoring endangered areas, in particular the early detection of

[0073] fires.

[0074] The term 'monitoring an existing fire' also includes the so-called monitoring of the fire. Monitoring is used to monitor how the fire develops, particularly in light of the fire-fighting measures taken.

[0075] Manned and / or unmanned aircraft are used for surveillance-based prevention. In the following, we will refer to aircraft in a general sense.

[0076] Monitoring can be carried out, preferably but not exclusively, using a so-called optical sensor system (OSS). Additionally, an automated cold fire early warning system (AWFS) can also be used. It goes without saying that other systems can also be used to monitor endangered areas and for the early detection of fires. It also goes without saying that other

[0077] Systems ZUE monitoring of the existing fire can be used:

[0078] Firefighting equipment

[0079] Preferably, but not exclusively, fire fighting can be carried out with

[0080] This can be achieved with the help of a so-called external attack. This involves fighting the fire from the outside through a building opening. The building opening can be a window, a door, a skylight, or an area within a part of the building that has already burned through.

[0081] In a so-called interior attack, the fire brigade, preferably but not exclusively, uses breathing apparatus to enter a

[0082] Buildings to locate the source of the fire and extinguish it.

[0083] For fires that are difficult to access in cities as well as in forests™ and

[0084] Bushfire prevention is achieved through prior

[0085] Monitoring of endangered areas. Firefighting is carried out not only from the ground, but increasingly also from the air.

[0086] By way of example only, but not exclusively, the invention is described below using the example of forest fire fighting from the air.

[0087] However, it goes without saying that the invention can also be applied to all other types of prevention through monitoring of endangered areas and to all other types of fire fighting.

[0088] Manned and / or unmanned aerial vehicles are used to fight fires,

[0089] For fire monitoring from the air, drones and / or quadcopters are currently used in particular

[0090] It goes without saying that manned and / or unmanned fixed-wing aircraft are used for aerial fire monitoring.

[0091] (aircraft; or aircraft with rotating wings (helicopters) can be used.

[0092] It also goes without saying that for fire monitoring from the

[0093] Air can also be used so-called fixed wings. This is a flying machine that is heavier than air and is able to fly with wings that generate lift that is

[0094] Forward flight speed of the aircraft and the wing ferra.

[0095] Especially in the case of forest and bush fires that are difficult to access,

[0096] Firefighting aircraft or helicopters can be used for firefighting and water transport. Alternatively, drones can also be used.

[0097] The invention is based on the assumption that when fighting forest fires with aircraft, extinguishing water with or without additives is dropped from firefighting aircraft and / or helicopters.

[0098] The extinguishing water can be discharged selectively or across the entire area.

[0099] be dropped from the source of the fire.

[0100] Purely by way of example, but not exclusively, the invention is in.

[0101] Furthermore, it is assumed that the firefighting is carried out from a helicopter. For this purpose, an external container is detachably coupled to the underside of the fuselage of the helicopter.

[0102] Outdoor storage

[0103] The outer container serves to hold an extinguishing agent.

[0104] The extinguishing agent can be water and / or foam. It goes without saying that the outer container can also be used with another

[0105] Extinguishing agent can be filled.

[0106] The outer container includes a bottom valve. Preferably, but not exclusively, the bottom valve is used to drain the extinguishing agent from the

[0107] The bottom valve can also be opened via a compressed air line.

[0108] The floor valve can alternatively be opened via an electrical control signal

[0109] The outer container is preferably, but not exclusively, filled with extinguishing agent from an open body of water. However, filling can also be done from a fire engine.

[0110] The outer tank can have a capacity of between 800 liters and a total weight of up to 1,000 kg. Other outer tanks have a capacity of at least 5,000 liters and a maximum weight of 5,500 kg. However, other capacities and / or weights are also possible. For optimal filling, a water depth of 1.2 m or 2 m is required.

[0111] Preferably, but not exclusively, the outer container is a foldable container. The foldable container has: a low empty weight. A water depth of 30 cm may be sufficient for filling the foldable container. The foldable container can also hold firefighting foam.

[0112] The outer container can also have a rigid, robust body

[0113] The rigid outer container can be made of aluminum -

[0114] The rigid outer container can in particular produce a spray jet.

[0115] The spray jet of the rigid outer container creates an increased extinguishing effect. Additionally, a larger area coverage with the extinguishing agent can be achieved.

[0116] Well-known foldable outer containers are, for example, the so-called Bambi Bucket and the so-called Semat container.

[0117] The outer container fulfils the requirements for receiving and / or discharging the

[0118] extinguishing agent at least one function,

[0119] In the following, it is assumed that the respective function is preferably, but not exclusively, triggered by an electronic control. The function can be controlled directly from the helicopter and / or from the ground.

[0120] The outer container comprises at least one or more of the following

[0121] Functions-

[0122] Bottom valve: The outer container has a bottom valve.

[0123] The bottom valve can be operated from the helicopter either by means of a cable, a compressed air line or an electric

[0124] Control signal ari controlled.

[0125] Water intake opening: The outer container has a water intake opening. The water intake opening is opened to collect the extinguishing agent and closed again for transport to the fire source.

[0126] Spray jet and / or point drop: In another function, the

[0127] The outer container emits a spray jet when releasing the extinguishing agent. With the help of another function of the outer container, the extinguishing agent can be released from the outer container in a single point. It goes without saying that the outer container also has other

[0128] can have functions.

[0129] Control unit / handheld control device,

[0130] The invention understands the control unit, which is also known as

[0131] Hand-held control device is preferably, but not exclusively, a command device within the framework of a human-machine

[0132] System.

[0133] In the case of the invention, the human is an operator, in particular a

[0134] Helicopter crew member.

[0135] In the context of the invention, the machine is an aircraft, in particular a helicopter.

[0136] The control device has at least one switch and / or one button. The switch and / or button are part of the interface of the human-machine system. The switches and / or buttons are generally referred to as command devices below.

[0137] The command devices can be electrically or electronically operated. It goes without saying that the command devices can also function pneumatically, hydraulically, or mechanically.

[0138] The control units / handheld control units can be

[0139] Can be operated by hand, foot or any other part of the body.

[0140] Preferably, but not exclusively, the operator takes a

[0141] Action is performed. The operator acts on the control unit / handheld control unit to execute the action. The control unit / handheld control unit

[0142] Handheld control unit converts the action of the operator on the control unit / handheld control unit into an action » that is preferably, but not exclusively, carried out by the system and / or the component of the system.

[0143] The control unit / handheld control device converts the operator's action on the control unit / handheld control device into an action that is preferably, but not exclusively, carried out by the control electronics.

[0144] To establish a connection between the control unit / handheld control unit and the control electronics, the invention uses a

[0145] Quick release of the spiral cable or the reversible cable:

[0146] The spiral cable (reversible cable), which can be quickly unlocked, is a cable that has a spiral shape for the purpose of saving space and for the purpose of extensibility. The spiral cable is designed for

[0147] Quick release wound in a cylindrical helix.

[0148] The connection between the control electronics and the system and / or the components of the system and / or the system carrier can be accomplished using a cable or wirelessly.

[0149] The system and / or a component communicates with a receiving unit preferably, but not exclusively, via a radio or a WLAK connection. The connection between the control electronics and the system carrier and / or the system or the

[0150] Component can be executed with the help of a cable or wirelessly,

[0151] It goes without saying that the connections mentioned above can also be made using other technical methods.

[0152] The receiving unit will be discussed in detail below.

[0153] Control electronics

[0154] The invention understands the term control electronics to mean the

[0155] Implementation of controls of a technical device (e.g. a

[0156] Outer container of the helicopter with the help of at least one electrical circuit and so-called electronic components.

[0157] By way of example, but by no means exclusively, the electronic component can be a voltage or current source. The electronic component can also be a wire and / or a switch. Furthermore, the electronic component can be a resistor and / or a capacitor and / or a transistor. It goes without saying that any other electronic component can also be used.

[0158] Preferably, but not exclusively, it is assumed below that the electronic control acts on the components of the system and / or on the various functions of the external container of the helicopter.

[0159] Adapt rlsain® with Lasfchacken

[0160] With the help of the adapter line, the system carrier is fixed in a predetermined

[0161] Positioned at a safe distance from the manned and / or unmanned aircraft, preferably from the helicopter. The adapter line serves to suspend the system carrier and / or the system and / or the system components from the helicopter.

[0162] The adapter line can be a rope or a chain.

[0163] The system carrier can be positioned at the upper or lower end of the adapter line. However, it can also be positioned between the upper and lower ends of the adapter line.

[0164] In the following, the leash fulfills the function of an adapter leash.

[0165] In its function, the adapter line includes a load hook.

[0166] At the end of the adapter line that is facing away from the system carrier, a hash can be attached to the adapter line via the load hook of the adapter line.

[0167] The adapter line includes a plug and / or screw connector.

[0168] The plug and / or screw connector of the adapter line represents a mechanical and / or electrical connection between the adapter line and the load hook.

[0169] The load hook is provided on the end of the adapter line that is facing away from the system carrier.

[0170] Extension leash

[0171] Preferably, but not exclusively, the load hook is used to detachably connect an extension line to the adapter line.

[0172] At the end of the extension line facing away from the load hook, an external container (for example a water container) is preferably, but not exclusively, attached to the extension line.

[0173] Preferably, but not exclusively, the extension line is covered with a sheath.

[0174] The sheath protects the extension line from abrasion and / or weather influences.

[0175] A receiving unit is positioned in the area where the extension cord is connected to the water tank.

[0176] System with system carrier

[0177] Preferably, but not exclusively, the system comprises at least one or more of the following components: a system carrier and / or a receiving unit and / or a control electronics and / or a GPS and / or a compass and / or an electro-optical range finder (LRF) and / or a camera and / or an image processing module and / or a point module and / or a control panel and / or an antenna.

[0178] However, it goes without saying that the system may also include other components not mentioned above*

[0179] The respective components are referred to in detail above and below in the description.

[0180] The invention understands the term system carrier to mean any type of mounting and / or fastening of the system and / or its components to the manned or unmanned aircraft.

[0181] By way of example, but not exclusively, it is assumed below that the system carrier is positioned at a certain distance below the helicopter using the adapter line.

[0182] However, it goes without saying that the system carrier can also be attached to the helicopter in a different technical way. For example, but not exclusively, the system carrier can also be attached to the helicopter itself.

[0183] Preferably, but not exclusively, the system comprises a system carrier with a housing and a printed circuit board in one component.

[0184] Alternatively, the system carrier can also be a box in which the system and its components are arranged and protected. For example only: however, it is assumed in the following that the system carrier has a housing.

[0185] The system, which is arranged in the system carrier, is connected to the control electronics via a signal exchange.

[0186] The system carrier of the system: can be manufactured by injection molding.

[0187] But it can also be made from a different material.

[0188] The system and / or one of its components may comprise a membrane. Preferably, but not exclusively, the membrane is a PET membrane. The membrane may be positioned in the sensor cover.

[0189] The housing of the system carrier can be airtight or waterproof. The housing can be made of plastic. The housing of the system carrier can be opened into two halves. By opening the halves of the system carrier, the system components inside the system carrier are accessible.

[0190] The components of the system are discussed in detail below.

[0191] Each housing half of the system carrier housing has an end face which, when the housing is closed, abuts against the end face of the other housing half.

[0192] When the housing is closed, the housing halves rest against each other with their end faces.

[0193] Each housing half has a semicircular recess in the area of ​​the respective front side. When the housing is closed, the two adjacent recesses create an opening around the closed housing

[0194] The opening of the housing is located on the underside of the system carrier housing, viewed in the direction of flight.

[0195] The two recesses in the housing halves serve to accommodate and anchor the retaining flange in the housing of the system carrier.

[0196] By anchoring the retaining flange between the housing halves of the system carrier, the adapter line is preferably, but not exclusively, attached to the underside of the system carrier.

[0197] The housing has a hinge to connect the two halves of the system carrier's housing to each other.

[0198] The two halves of the case can be pivoted against each other via the hinge to close and / or reopen the case.

[0199] At least one locking mechanism is provided in the area of ​​the front end of the system carrier housing opposite the hinge. This locking mechanism allows the two housing halves to be locked against each other when the system carrier is closed.

[0200] Components of the system

[0201] The system comprises at least one of the following components: GPS

[0202] GPS: The invention understands GPS (Global Positioning System) as a system for spatial orientation in shipping, aviation and in

[0203] Road traffic. Preferably, but not exclusively, the GPS is used for position determination and / or position tracking and / or in

[0204] Rescue and fire service.

[0205] compass

[0206] A compass is used to indicate the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field.

[0207] In connection with the invention, the compass is used to determine the

[0208] Direction of the North and South Pole of the Earth and derived from this to the

[0209] Determination of other directions.

[0210] LRF

[0211] The abbreviation LRF refers to a device for electro-optical distance measurement. The LRF can also be a device for distance measurement and / or laser distance measurement. It goes without saying that the LRF can also be an electronic distance measurement (EDM). The LRF can also represent a device for performing other measurements.

[0212] Image processing module

[0213] Alternatively, the system can also include an image processing module.

[0214] The invention understands image processing as an electrical engineering device that is arranged to process signals.

[0215] The signals may represent images and / or photographs and / or single images and / or videos.

[0216] The image processing may involve at least one image and / or a set of input images. It goes without saying that the images may be two-dimensional signals and / or three-dimensional signals.

[0217] It also adjusts itself, that the module, for

[0218] Image processing can also include an image processing system.

[0219] For the sake of simplicity, we will continue to speak of the creation of an aerial photograph. Radio module

[0220] The radio module comprises at least one transmitter and / or one receiver. The radio module can comprise an interface between at least two components of the system. The radio module can communicate with the receiver unit of the outer container.

[0221] Preferably, but not exclusively, the receiving unit comprises a communication module. The communication module is a transceiver

[0222] Module. The communication module can include control devices, particularly so-called microcontrollers.

[0223] Control panel

[0224] The control panel is particularly a

[0225] Control device. The control panel is preferably, but not exclusively, an electronic module with which at least one

[0226] Component of the system can be controlled manually

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[0228] The sheath of the leash protects the leash from abrasion and / or

[0229] Weather influences

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[0231] The invention understands the term retaining flange to mean a device for the detachable connection of two bodies.

[0232] In the case of the invention, the retaining flange detachably attaches the adapter line to the system carrier.

[0233] Preferably, but not exclusively, is: the retaining flange in

[0234] Flight direction seen, located at the bottom of the system carrier.

[0235] The retaining flange is anchored in the area of ​​the recesses of the housing halves between the housing halves of the system carrier housing.

[0236] The adapter line is preferably, but not exclusively, attached to the underside of the system carrier by anchoring the retaining flange between the housing halves of the system carrier.

[0237] battery

[0238] A battery stores electrical energy on an electrochemical basis for the on-demand delivery of electrical energy to at least one consumer. Instead of a battery, an accumulator can also be used.

[0239] Accumulator is a battery that can be recharged quickly.

[0240] At least one, preferably two, batteries can be arranged in the system carrier in the form of a battery pack.

[0241] Radio module for deployment control

[0242] The invention understands the term radio module to mean, preferably but not exclusively, an assembly comprising a radio receiver and / or a radio transmitter and / or a transceiver.

[0243] The radio module allows the command center to communicate with the system. The command center can also communicate with at least one of the system's components via the radio module.

[0244] The operational command can then lead and / or coordinate the sensor module in a targeted manner.

[0245] The operational command may be a facility that carries out the command and / or coordination of the system carrier and / or the components, preferably but not exclusively, in an automated manner.

[0246] The operational command for the guidance and / or coordination of the system carrier and / or for the coordination of the components can be positioned in the helicopter.

[0247] The mission command can also be located remotely from the VvOc®:::System carrier and / or on the ground. Command and / or coordination of the system carrier and / or its components can be performed remotely from the ground.

[0248] antenna

[0249] The invention defines the term "antenna" as a component of a radio connection. The antenna is an interface between a transmitter or receiver and the transmission medium. With the emitted electromagnetic waves, the antenna bridges the free space (propagation medium) between the transmitter and receiver.

[0250] It goes without saying that the system can also include other components.

[0251] Advantages of the invention

[0252] The system proves to be extremely advantageous because, regardless of the type and / or nature of the manned and / or unmanned aircraft, aerial photographs can be taken of the system or any component thereof during the firefighting operation.

[0253] Immediately after taking the aerial photograph, the system can create a preliminary analysis of the fire condition.

[0254] The system and / or one of its components can generate a georeferencing of the area of ​​application of the extinguishing agent by taking the aerial photograph. The process of georeferencing is understood by the invention as an assignment of spatial information (georeference) to the associated aerial photograph. With the help of

[0255] Georeferencing allows data relating to the soil composition and / or vegetation and / or the respective buildings in the fire area to be assigned to the aerial photograph. Georeferencing can provide information on the effectiveness and / or appropriateness of using a specific extinguishing agent and / or a specific

[0256] Extinguishing medium depending on the affected soil, on which the

[0257] fire extends.

[0258] The aerial images generated by the system or one of its components provide information about the effect of the extinguishing agent used on the fire (mission outcome).

[0259] The system creates a target-actual comparison of data on the fire source, before and after the deployment and / or before and after the release of the

[0260] extinguishing agent.

[0261] The target-actual comparison provides information on the number of fire sources. It also provides information on the success of the use of the extinguishing agent. In the target-actual comparison, for example, temperature values ​​of the fire area are compared before and after the use and / or release of the extinguishing agent.

[0262] It goes without saying that other comparison values ​​can also be linked in the target-actual comparison,

[0263] With the help of the system and / or one of its components, the target-actual comparison can be carried out in real time, i.e. at the time of flying over the fire source or immediately afterwards.

[0264] The data from the target-actual comparison can also be transmitted in real time to the manned or unmanned aircraft and / or to an operations command on the ground. The system provides the manned or unmanned aircraft with data that enables the aircraft to approach the fire accurately. The data includes, but is not limited to, the coordinates of the fire source and the

[0265] Direction of flight and / or distance to the fire source.

[0266] In this way, the precision and accuracy of the extinguishing agent release can be significantly increased.

[0267] The system and / or one of its components provides the manned or unmanned aircraft with data that increases the safety of people in the area of ​​the fire.

[0268] The system and / or one of its components provides information about the presence of people and / or vehicles in the fire area, for example, through the use of a thermal imaging camera. The system and / or one of its components may include vehicle detection devices.

[0269] In this way, the safety in the so-called drop window can be significantly increased. The invention understands the term

[0270] The area on the ground that is responsible for the impact of the

[0271] extinguishing agent after it has been dropped from the aircraft.

[0272] It goes without saying that, to increase safety, the system and / or one of its components may issue warning messages to persons in or around the discharge window.

[0273] In this way, operational safety in the aircraft as well as in and near the drop window can be significantly increased.

[0274] The system and / or one of its components generates data to evaluate the discharge of extinguishing agent and / or to evaluate the use of a specific extinguishing medium.

[0275] The data generated by the system and / or one of its components enables the firefighting command to perform a situational analysis. The command receives the data immediately after the extinguishing agent is deployed. This allows the command to issue instructions for further firefighting planning immediately (in real time) after the situational analysis.

[0276] In this way, the fire command receives the necessary data to quantify the firefighting results. Further advantages of the invention are that the installation of the;

[0277] System and / or one of its components on known manned or unmanned aircraft with minimal effort.

[0278] Familiar operational tactics for aerial photography can be maintained. There is no additional risk of collision between manned or unmanned aircraft.

[0279] The system and / or one of its components is compatible with existing manned and unmanned aircraft.

[0280] The operation of the system and / or one of its components on known manned or unmanned aircraft, in particular helicopters, can take place because the system and / or one of its components is carried as an external load on the manned or unmanned aircraft.

[0281] No intervention in the control and / or avionics of the manned or unmanned aircraft is required.

[0282] Separate and secure transmission channels and / or transmission cables are used for the installation and / or operation of the system and / or any of its components.

[0283] The system and / or one of its components and / or the radio module can preferably, but not exclusively, send radio signals for actuating the outer container and / or for releasing the extinguishing agent, in particular to the control system of the outer container.

[0284] A receiving unit is provided that converts the radio signals into

[0285] Implements control commands for the outer container. The radio signals can be transmitted via a remote control.

[0286] Interference and / or error-prone cables no longer need to be used.

[0287] It proves extremely advantageous that even longer image sequences and / or analyses, especially reconnaissance modes and / or situation reports, can be transmitted. In this way, the outbound and return flights can be used for aerial reconnaissance outside the fire area.

[0288] The data is read into a storage medium. After the flight, a so-called mission analysis can be carried out, particularly of the

[0289] Firefighting - The recorded data can also be used for training purposes and / or as part of special evaluations to improve operations.

[0290] Delchnungen

[0291] Further examples and advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the figures.

[0292] Dig. 1, a helicopter with a system and a load hook as well as a

[0293] outer container,

[0294] Fig. 2 a system carrier for the system,

[0295] Fig. 3 a housing half for the system carrier in the unfolded state,

[0296] Fig. 4 a housing half for the system carrier in the closed state, and

[0297] Fig. 5 a hand-held control unit with display panel.

[0298] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a helicopter 1 with an interior 2 for the pilot and passengers (not shown) and skids 3.

[0299] An operating unit / hand-held control device 4 is shown in the interior 2.

[0300] Control electronics may be provided. The control unit /

[0301] Hand-held control unit 4 can be connected to a control electronics unit via a spiral cable 5.

[0302] On the outside of the helicopter 1? below the interior 2 and above the skids 3, a system carrier 7 of a system 8 is shown.

[0303] The control electronics can be connected via a cable 9 to the system carrier 7 of the

[0304] System 8 must be connected.

[0305] The system carrier 7 is connected to an adapter line 11 via a load hook 10 with a swivel. The load hook 10 includes a so-called swivel (not shown). The swivel causes a

[0306] The load attached to the load hook can rotate around its own axis as often as required without the adapter line becoming blocked or damaged.

[0307] An outer container 13 is connected to the load hook with swivel IC via an extension line 12.

[0308] A receiving unit 14 is shown on the top of the outer container 13.

[0309] The receiving unit 14 comprises a communication module 35. It goes without saying that at least one further actuator 36 can be arranged. The actuators 36 can perform different functions. Preferably, but not exclusively, the

[0310] Actuator 36 is a drive unit. For example, the actuator 36 converts electrical signals into a mechanical

[0311] Movement. The actuator 36 preferably, but not exclusively, actively intervenes in a controlled process.

[0312] Fig. 2 shows a system carrier of the system 8. The system carrier 7 comprises two housing halves 15, 16.

[0313] Seen in the direction of flight 17 at the rear end of the system carrier 7, there is a.

[0314] Hinge 18 shown.

[0315] Viewed in the direction of flight 17, at the front end of the system carrier 7, a locking mechanism 31 is shown. Viewed in the direction of flight 17, at the underside of the system carrier 7, an opening 19 of the system carrier 7 is arranged.

[0316] A retaining flange 20 is in the area of ​​recesses 22 of the

[0317] Housing halves 15, 16 of a housing 23 of the system carrier 7 anchored between the housing halves 15, 16.

[0318] The retaining flange 20 is in the closed state 21 of the housing halves

[0319] 15, 16 of a housing 23 of the system carrier 7, in the opening 19 between the housing halves 15, 16 of the system carrier "? ar:the housing

[0320] 23 of the system carrier 7.

[0321] Via the retaining flange 20, which is located between the housing halves 15, 16 of the

[0322] System carrier 7 is anchored in the opening 19 of the housing 23 of the system carrier 7, the adapter line 11 is on the underside of the

[0323] System carrier 7 is attached.

[0324] Inside the housing 23 of the system carrier 7, further components 24 are shown, which include a Global Positioning System (GPS) or a compass or a device for electro-optical distance measurement (LRF).

[0325] In addition, the housing 2.3 of the system carrier "? contains a module for'

[0326] Image processing 25 and a radio module 26 are arranged.

[0327] The illustration in Fig. 2 shows further inside the housing 23 of the

[0328] System carrier 7 has a control panel 27. The control panel 27 can be used to

[0329] Settings of the system 8 and / or one of its components can be changed when the housing 23 is opened. A controller, an antenna 28, a radio module 29 for operational control, and a battery pack 30 are shown in the housing 23 of the system carrier 7.

[0330] Fig. 3 shows the housing halves 15, 16 of the housing 23 of the

[0331] System carrier 7 in the unfolded state

[0332] On the housing 23 of the system carrier, the hinge 18 and the

[0333] Locking'31 shown

[0334] In the area of ​​the recesses 22 of the housing halves 15, 16: the

[0335] Holding flange 20 with adapter line 11 shown

[0336] Fig. 4 shows the housing 23 of the system carrier 7 with its

[0337] Housing halves 15, 16 in the closed state 21.

[0338] Furthermore, Fig. 4 corresponds to the representation in Fig. 3

[0339] In Fig. 5 the control unit / handheld control device 4 from Fig.

[0340] 1 shown.

[0341] To operate System 8, the control unit / handheld control unit

[0342] 4 buttons 32, switches 33 and displays 34.

[0343] Preferably, but not exclusively, an operator can use the keys

[0344] 32 and switch 33 of the control unit / handheld control unit 4 to the

[0345] System 8 and / or on the load hook 10 with swivel and / or on the adapter line 11 and / or on the extension line 12 and / or on the

[0346] Receiving area 14 and / or act on the outer container 13. It goes without saying that the operator can use the control unit /

[0347] Hand control unit 4 also to other devices and / or components

[0348] System 8. can be associated with animal monitoring and / or the

[0349] Firefighting and / or fire observation.

[0350] List of reference numbers

[0351] 1 helicopter

[0352] 2 interior

[0353] 3 runners

[0354] 4 Control unit / handheld control unit

[0355] 5 spiral cables

[0356] 6 subject to change

[0357] 7 system carriers

[0358] 8 Systems

[0359] 9 cables

[0360] 10 load hooks

[0361] 11 adapter leash

[0362] 12 extension cord

[0363] 13 outer containers

[0364] 14 Snip catching unit

[0365] 15 Housing half

[0366] 16 Housing half

[0367] 17 flight direction

[0368] 18 Hinge

[0369] 19 Opening

[0370] 20 retaining flange

[0371] 21 Closed condition

[0372] 22 recess

[0373] 23 housings

[0374] 24 Additional components

[0375] 23 Image processing module

[0376] 26 radio module

[0377] 27 Control panel

[0378] 28 Antenna

[0379] 29 radio module

[0380] 30 battery pack

[0381] 31 Locking

[0382] 32 keys

[0383] 33 Switches 34 Displays

[0384] 35 Communication module

[0385] 36 Actuator

Claims

Patent claims 1. System for monitoring and / or fighting a fire, comprising a system carrier (7) for receiving at least one Component of the system (8) and for arranging the system (8) on a manned or unmanned aircraft (1), characterized in that the system (8) is connected to an operating unit / hand-held control device (4) and control electronics, wherein the system (8) has at least one further component (24) for observing and / or fighting the fire, and the further component (24) of the system (8) communicates with the control electronics and / or with the operating unit / hand-held control device (4). 2, System according to claim 1, characterized in that the system. (8) for acting on an outer container (13) communicates with:a receiving unit (14). 7 System according to claim 1, characterized in that the further component (24) is at least one of a series of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and / or a compass and / or a device for electro-optical distance measurement (LRF) and / or a module for image processing (25) and / or a receiving unit and / or a control panel (27) and / or a controller of the system (8) and / or an antenna (28) and / or one or more radio modules (29) for mission control or to ground units and / or a battery pack (30).

4. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the system carrier (7) can be folded from a closed state (21) into an open state. 5, System according to claim 1, characterized in that the System carrier (7) is spaced from the aircraft (1) at an angle to the direction of flight (17) via an adapter line (11).

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