AUTONOMOUS FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND PRESSURIZED SOLUTION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH LIGHT AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF HANGING, DIRECTING, OR OPERATING AUTONOMOUSLY.

Abstract

This invention is a controllable and / or autonomous fire extinguishing and pressurized solution delivery system developed for the early detection and immediate intervention of forest fires in their initial stages. It can be integrated with lightweight aircraft capable of hovering, steering, or autonomous flight. The invention consists of thermal sensing sensors, directional pressurized foam / solution spray nozzles, and an autonomous control unit. This allows for 24 / 7 aerial monitoring of large forest areas, and the direct and immediate spraying of oxygen-cutting foam solution from the air onto newly emerging flame sources prevents the spread of fire.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 SUSPENDED, DIRECTED, OR AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT AUTONOMOUS FIREFIGHTING INTEGRATED WITH LIGHT AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF DOING SO. FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND PRESSURIZED SOLUTION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Technical Area This invention enables the early detection of forest fires, while they are still in their infancy. It relates to autonomous intervention from the air. The invention is particularly relevant for prolonged periods of suspension in the air. integrated into light aircraft capable of hovering, steering, or autonomous flight The system uses sensors that thermally detect the fire source and then apply oxygen to the flames. It includes a pressurized dispensing mechanism that sprays cutting foam or a special solution. It relates to an integrated system. State of the Art (Prior Art) In the current state of the art, fixed observation towers are used in combating forest fires, 20 Early detection and manned firefighting using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Aerial water drop using airplanes / helicopters is employed. In existing systems... The main disadvantage is the logistical time loss between detection and initial response. UAVs Even if the fire is detected early, the time it takes for firefighting planes to reach the forest area... In addition, the water released by the planes evaporates due to the high heat. or it flows away on sloping terrain and is unable to create a complete choke effect. The existing lightweight Aircraft (zeppelins and aerostats) are used solely as surveillance and communication relays. It is used for this purpose and does not have an active extinguishing mechanism. Purpose of the Invention 30 To prevent time losses and inadequate fluid retention rates in existing systems. This invention was developed for this purpose; • Provides zero reaction time during the critical intervention window of the first 5-15 minutes. 2 • When it comes into contact with air through a pressurized system, it transforms into shaving foam and ignites. 5 It uses special solutions that adhere to the surface and cut off contact with oxygen. • It offers an autonomous thermally guided nozzle architecture that eliminates human error. Detailed Description of the Invention To better understand this invention and apply it to industry, the following 10 options are preferred. An example application is detailed below, with reference to the specified figures. This is explained. The part reference numbers used in the specification represent the following elements: It is: 1: Light Aircraft Body (Tethered aerostat, balloon, or autonomous airship) 2: Thermal Detection and Camera Unit (Infrared cameras, sensors, meteorological 15 (data measurement sensors and temperature sensors) 3: Pressurized Solution / Foam Tank 4: Directional Smart Spray Nozzle (Lans and valve assembly) 5: Autonomous Control Unit (Central processing and decision-making unit) 6: Target Fire Focus (Heat and smoke zone) 20 7: Oxygen Blocking Foam Layer When Figure 1 is examined, the Light Aircraft Body, which is the main carrier platform of the system, is shown. (1) is positioned on a fixed or autonomous route over the forested area. This The Thermal Detection Unit (2), integrated into the lower part of the body, detects the scanning area. temperature variations, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, altitude, aspect, tree 25 The system monitors human movement data 24 / 7. It detects an anomaly where the heat threshold is exceeded. When this is done, the coordinate data obtained from the sensors is sent to the Autonomous Control Unit (5) It is processed instantly and simultaneously transmitted to the fire operations center in real time. It is transmitted. Based on the processed data and / or the command specialist at the fire operations center. The light aircraft is remotely controlled to reach the designated coordinates 30 The Autonomous Control Unit (5) and / or command center are provided with guidance. After reaching a safe point determined by the Autonomous Control Unit (5) and / or remotely controlled maneuvering motors or directional actuators By triggering the Directable Smart Spray Nozzle (4) unit, Target Fire Focuses on (6) (Figure 1). 35 As detailed in Figure 2, inside the Pressurized Solution / Foam Tank (3) stored special fire extinguishing chemical liquid under high pressure The liquid is sprayed outwards through the steerable smart spray nozzle (4). 3 Thanks to special aerodynamic and mechanical expansion channels at the nozzle outlet, 5 It reacts instantly with the air in the atmosphere, becoming dense, bulky, and an Oxygen Cut-off agent. It takes the form of a foam layer (7). In this way, the particles are protected from the wind to a minimum extent. affected by the flames, which were still in their early stages, a mixture the consistency of shaving foam was applied to them. It is sprayed, covers the flames, and cuts off the flame's contact with oxygen, thus extinguishing the fire. It extinguishes it before it spreads. 10 List and Description of Figures Figure 1: Autonomous fire extinguishing and pressurized solution integrated into a light aircraft. A schematic overview showing the overall architectural layout of the distribution system. Figure 2: Directional smart spray nozzle allowing the solution to come into contact with air 15 A cross-sectional view showing the moment of transformation into shaving foam and application to the target surface. Detailed view. Method of Industrial Application of the Invention The system consists of fixed aerostat stations over forested areas or 20 stations along the patrol route. They are established via remotely controlled and / or autonomous airships. Heat increase or smoke... When detected, the signal from unit (2) is sent to central processing unit (5). The aircraft is evaluated. It immediately heads towards the target coordinates or is controlled remotely. It is directed. The aircraft, upon reaching the fire coordinates, detects what it senses via its sensors. 25 people have loaded data such as wind direction, wind speed, and altitude into their own computers. by analyzing through artificial intelligence algorithms and / or at the ground station This will be determined by analysis by experts and the flame heat will not affect their systems. It focuses its nozzle (4) from one position. The solution in the tank (3) is ejected into the air under pressure. It turns into foam and smothers the fire. The fire is located within the fire triangle, covered by the foam. The fire is extinguished by cutting off the oxygen supply to the area. 30

Claims

4 REQUIREMENTS5 1. It is a forest fire early intervention and extinguishing system; its main feature is:  At least one aircraft capable of hovering, steering, or performing autonomous flight Light Aircraft (1),  Integrated into its body, it detects heat and smoke anomalies in the forest area.10 from thermal and visual sensing systems, as well as meteorological Thermal Detection Unit (2), consisting of systems that collect data,  Pressurized Solution that stores fire extinguishing liquid or chemical solution / Foam Tank (3),  By spraying the stored solution under pressure, it reacts with the air.15 at least one Directional Smart Spray that provides and directs to the target. Nozzle (4),  By processing the data from the Thermal Sensing Unit (2), it can be directed The Smart Spray Nozzle (4) coordinates the angle and spray pressure, Autonomous20, which can be remotely controlled and / or autonomously controlled. It includes the Control Unit (5).

2. According to Claim 1, a Light Aircraft (1) is a ground-mounted aerostat, a flexible balloon or It is an autonomous airship that moves independently. According to claim 1, the sprayed solution is directed by the Smart Spray Nozzle (4)25 It reacts with atmospheric air at the exit, insulating the surface and allowing the flame to interact with oxygen. It is the creation of an Oxygen Cut-Off Foam Layer (7) that interrupts contact.

3. According to Claim 1, the Thermal Detection Unit (2) detects by performing continuous scanning 24 / 7. Autonomous Control instantly detects the Target Fire Focus (6) coordinates. The unit (5) transmits and the system intervenes with zero reaction time.30

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