Weather information collection system

Abstract

To provide a weather information collection system capable of setting an observation point in detail and securing a stable power source.SOLUTION: A weather information collection system includes a weather information observation device 10 for observing weather information in real time, and a weather information collection system server 20 for collecting the weather information. The weather information observation device 10 is installed on a roof of a general house 1, and the weather information observed by the weather information observation device 10 is transmitted to the weather information collection system server 20 by a network via an HEMS 2 and a smart meter 3 which are installed in the general house 1. The weather information collection system server 20 generates collected weather information WI on the basis of the transmitted weather information, and stores the collected weather information WI generated in a collected weather information storage section 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a weather information collection system suitable for collecting weather information from as many observation points as possible. [Background technology]

[0002] The weather information published by public institutions is limited by the number of observation points, making it impossible to collect detailed weather information (actual measurements) from more locations.

[0003] As a solution to this problem, Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a weather information warning system in which slave units each having sensors for detecting temperature and air pressure are installed at intervals of several hundred meters or less, and when the difference between the previous measurement data and the current measurement data exceeds a predetermined threshold, the slave unit displays a warning on a warning display section, and when the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of the measurement data received from the slave unit and stored in a memory means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the master unit sends an instruction to the slave unit to display a warning, causing the slave unit to display a warning. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-105723 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the weather information warning system disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 has the following problems. (1) When the handset is installed on a road or anywhere on the ground other than a road (such as a park, evacuation shelter, plaza, inside a rice field or on the ridge of a rice paddy, in a residential garden, or on a riverbed), commercial power cannot be used. Therefore, the power supply must consist of a large-capacity capacitor or a secondary battery and a solar panel for charging, and the closed network communication interface must be an interface for a wireless closed network such as wireless LAN. (2) If batteries are used as the power source for the weather information transmission device, it will be necessary to replace the batteries periodically, making it difficult to maintain the device on an ongoing basis. (3) Dedicated installation space for the handset must be prepared in public areas (roads, parks, shelters, etc.). (4) When the handset is installed anywhere on the ground, such as on a road or other than a road, there is a high risk of it being damaged due to contact with other objects such as vehicles.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a weather information collection system that allows detailed setting of observation points and ensures a stable power supply. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The weather information collection system of the present invention comprises a weather information observation device (10) installed on the roof of a general house (1), including a house without solar panels, for observing weather information indicating outside temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall, and a weather information collection system server (20) for collecting the weather information, and the weather information observation device is connected to an outlet (4) installed in the general house. Directly The outlet is connected Directly from The weather information observation device is operated by commercial power supplied from the home, and is connected to a HEMS (2) installed in the home and transmits the weather information to the HEMS. The weather information transmitted from the weather information observation device to the HEMS is then transmitted to the weather information collection system server via a network that connects the HEMS and a smart meter (3) installed in the home. Here, the weather information observation device may include a thermo-hygrometer (11) for measuring the outside air temperature and the humidity, an anemometer (12) for measuring the wind speed, a rain gauge (13) for measuring the rainfall, a weather information generation unit (14) for generating weather information based on measurement values ​​input from the thermo-hygrometer, the anemometer, and the rain gauge, and a weather information transmission unit (15) for transmitting the weather information generated by the weather information generation unit to the HEMS. The weather information collection system server may generate collected weather information (WI) based on the transmitted weather information, and store the generated collected weather information in a weather information storage unit (21). The collected weather information may indicate a meter ID, which is an identification number of the smart meter, location information of the weather information observation device, measurement date and time of the weather information, temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The weather information collection system of the present invention has the following advantages. (1) By installing meteorological information observation equipment on the roofs of ordinary houses, it is possible to set up detailed observation points without having to prepare dedicated installation space in public areas. (2) By transmitting the weather information observed by the weather information observation equipment to the weather information collection system server via a network via a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) and smart meters, commercial power can be used to operate the weather information transmission equipment, ensuring a stable power supply and improving ease of maintenance and reliability of information transmission. (3) Since more detailed meteorological information can be collected, it can be used to formulate safe plans for recovery and patrol during disasters, and meteorological information for specific areas, such as during heavy rain, can be collected in real time. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a weather information collection system according to one embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a diagram for explaining a weather information observation device 10, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a weather information collection system server 20. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the weather information observation device 10 shown in FIG. [Diagram 3]FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of collected weather information WI generated by the weather information collection system server 20 shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The above objectives were achieved by collecting weather information observed by weather information observation equipment installed on the roofs of ordinary houses and transmitting it to the weather information collection system server via a network connected to the HEMS and smart meters. EXAMPLES

[0011] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the weather information collection system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The weather information collection system of the present invention has the following features. (1) In order to set up detailed observation points, meteorological information observation equipment will be installed on the roofs of ordinary houses (including apartment buildings). (2) In order to use commercial power as the operating power source for the weather information transmission device, the weather information observed by the weather information observation device is transmitted to the weather information collection system server via a network via the HEMS and smart meter.

[0012] Therefore, the weather information collection system according to one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1(a) and (b), comprises a weather information observation device 10 installed on the roof of an ordinary house 1 for observing weather information in real time, and a weather information collection system server 20 and a collected weather information memory unit 21 installed in the computing center of an electric power company.

[0013] In an ordinary house 1, a HEMS 2 connected to a weather information observation device 10 and a smart meter 3 connected to the HEMS 2 are installed. In low-density areas, the smart meter 3 is equipped with a communication function to communicate directly with a computing center, and in high-density areas and some apartment buildings, it is equipped with a communication function with an aggregation device (a device that aggregates information from multiple smart meters 3 and transmits it to the computing center as a single group; not shown) or a relay device (a device that relays the transmission of information between the smart meter 3 and the aggregation device, or between smart meters 3, when their radio waves cannot reach each other; not shown). In addition to the weather information collection system server 20, the computing center is equipped with a HES (Head End System) 31 which controls communications between the smart meter 3 and the aggregation device, an operations management system 32 which stores the 30-minute value data of the smart meter 3 and issues instructions to the smart meter 3 for remote load opening and closing, and an existing system 33 connected to the operations management system 32. This allows the weather information observed in real time by the weather information observation device 10 to be transmitted to the weather information collection system server 20 via a network via the HEMS 2 and the smart meter 3.

[0014] The weather information observation device 10 operates on commercial power supplied via an outlet 4 attached to an ordinary house 1, and, as shown in Figure 2, is equipped with a thermometer / hygrometer 11, an anemometer 12, a rain gauge 13 (for example, a tipping bucket type rain gauge with a built-in pulse transmitter), a weather information generation unit 14 for generating weather information (temperature (outside temperature), humidity, wind speed and rainfall) based on measurement values ​​input from the thermometer / hygrometer 11, anemometer 12 and rain gauge 13, and a weather information transmission unit 15 for transmitting the weather information generated by the weather information generation unit 14 to the HEMS 2.

[0015] The weather information transmitted from the weather information transmission unit 15 to the HEMS 2 is transmitted to the calculation center via the network via the HEMS 2 and the smart meter 3 , and then transmitted to the weather information collection system server 20 via the HES 31 .

[0016] The weather information collection system server 20 generates collected weather information WI based on the transmitted weather information, and stores the generated collected weather information WI in a collected weather information storage unit 21 .

[0017] The collected weather information WI indicates the instrument ID, which is the identification number of each smart meter 3, the location information of each weather information observation device 10 (such as the utility pole number (the number of the utility pole to which the smart meter 3 is connected via the service line 5) and the address of the location where the smart meter 3 is installed), the measurement date and time of the weather information, temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall. For example, the collected weather information WI, an example of which is shown in Figure 3, indicates that the temperature = 12°C, humidity = 50%, wind speed = 7 m / s, and rainfall = 50 mm / h were measured at 10:00 on November 29, 2018 by a weather information observation device 10 installed on the roof of a private home 1 to which a smart meter 3 with meter ID = M111221123 is attached, which is connected via a drop line 5 to a utility pole with utility pole number = ○○ branch line 011H14.

[0018] This allows the electric power company to collect meteorological information for a specific area, such as localized heavy rain, in real time and store it in the collected meteorological information storage unit 21. In addition, when equipment damage or a distribution line accident occurs, the power company staff can refer to equipment damage information or distribution line accident information from the distribution automation system, etc., and access the weather information collection system server 20 from the terminal device 40 to obtain real-time collected weather information WI for the relevant area from the collected weather information memory unit 21 based on the meter ID and location information, thereby being able to refer to more detailed weather information and use it to formulate recovery plans and patrol plans.

[0019] As described above, the weather information collection system of the present invention has the following advantages for the electric power company. (1) It is possible to collect a lot of detailed meteorological information necessary for formulating recovery plans and patrol plans. (2) Conventionally, weather information was obtained from outside and updated at regular intervals or obtained from local employees, but this is no longer necessary, and the ability to collect real-time weather information will enable the formulation of more accurate recovery plans and patrol plans.

[0020] In addition, the following benefits are available to the installer (customer): (1) If, at any observation point, the measured value of temperature or the like indicated by the collected meteorological information WI exceeds a certain amount (for example, the amount of rainfall is 50 mm / h, the average wind speed is 10 m / s), an alarm will sound at the installer's home via the meteorological information collection system network. This will enable the installer to quickly obtain information such as the fact that weather conditions requiring caution are occurring and their location, even without the issuance of evacuation information or the like from the local government, and will also be able to obtain timely information on heavy rainfall or the like in the vicinity of his or her home. (2) When a thermo-hygrometer 11 is installed, the temperature and humidity information observed at home can be sent by email, etc., allowing the user to grasp the actual outside temperature and humidity and use it to prevent heat stroke, etc. In addition, the user can use it to prevent heat stroke, etc. by comparing it with the heat index (WBGT) provided by the Ministry of the Environment and sending an alarm or email, etc. (3) If an anemometer 12 is installed, the installer can prevent outdoor objects from being blown away by the wind by receiving an alarm or e-mail, etc., to notify the user of wind speed information within any radius of the user's home. (4) If a rain gauge 13 is installed, rainfall information within any radius of the person's home can be notified by alarm, e-mail, etc., thereby preventing laundry hung outside from getting wet in the rain. (5) As an indirect benefit, the collected meteorological information can be used to create more accurate restoration plans, leading to earlier transmission of power and a more stable supply, thereby shortening the duration of power outages and the amount of inconvenience caused. This makes it possible to easily obtain the cooperation of installers in installing the weather information observation device 10 on the roofs of their homes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1 General house 2. HEMS 3. Smart Meter 4 Power Outlets 5. Lead wire 10. Weather Information Observation Equipment 11 Thermohygrometer 12 Anemometer 13 Rain gauge 14 Weather Information Generation Section 15 Weather Information Transmission Division 20. Weather Information Collection System Server 21 Collected meteorological information storage unit 31 HES 32 Operational Management System 33 Existing Systems 40 Terminal Equipment WI collected meteorological information

Claims

1. A weather information observation device (10) for observing weather information indicating outside temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall, which is installed on the roof of a general house (1) including a house not equipped with a solar panel; A weather information collection system server (20) for collecting the weather information, The weather information observation device is directly connected to an outlet (4) installed in the general house and is operated by commercial power supplied directly from the outlet, The weather information observation device is connected to a HEMS (2) installed in the general house and transmits the weather information to the HEMS; The weather information transmitted from the weather information observation device to the HEMS is transmitted to the weather information collection system server via a network via the HEMS and a smart meter (3) installed in the general house. A weather information collection system comprising:

2. The weather information observation device, A thermo-hygrometer (11) for measuring the outside air temperature and the humidity; an anemometer (12) for measuring the wind speed; A rain gauge (13) for measuring the amount of rainfall; a weather information generating unit (14) for generating weather information based on the measured values ​​input from the thermo-hygrometer, the anemometer, and the rain gauge; a weather information transmission unit (15) for transmitting the weather information generated by the weather information generation unit to the HEMS; 2. The weather information collection system according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. 3. The weather information collection system according to claim 2, wherein the weather information collection system server generates collected weather information (WI) based on the transmitted weather information and stores the generated collected weather information in a weather information storage unit (21).

4. The weather information collection system of claim 3, characterized in that the collected weather information indicates an instrument ID, which is an identification number of the smart meter, location information of the weather information observation device, measurement date and time of the weather information, temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall.

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