Adaptive Multisensor Analysis for Resource Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for managing distributed resources lack flexibility and real-time adaptability in data acquisition and analysis, particularly in geographically extensive areas, limiting their ability to respond effectively to dynamic economic and social changes.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising calibrated multisensor detectors, data processing devices, and analysis subsystems for generating and implementing overflying multi-sensor measurements, enabling adaptive data acquisition and derivation of actionable insights for proactive resource management, incorporating flexible data generation, processing, and economic modeling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional resource management methods are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but real-time adaptability and flexibility in data acquisition are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time adaptabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic adaptability through real-time adjustment of data acquisition parameters, sensor selection, and analysis methods based on changing resource conditions. The management system transitions from static to dynamic operation, continuously adapting to new data and conditions without requiring complete system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal resource management system that can handle multiple resource types (water, energy, agricultural resources) and multiple data sources (satellite imagery, ground sensors, historical data) through a single integrated platform, reducing the need for separate specialized systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive multi-sensor data acquisition is implemented, then measurement precision and data quality improve, but data processing complexity and time requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata qualityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary processing of multi-sensor data including calibration, alignment, and initial analysis before full integration. Data from various sensors is pre-processed and validated in advance, reducing the time required for final synthesis and decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The data processing system is divided into modular segments that handle different sensor types and data formats independently. This segmentation allows parallel processing of multiple data streams simultaneously, reducing overall processing time while maintaining comprehensive data quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If extensive geographically-distinguishable databases are analyzed, then resource management accuracy improves, but computational requirements and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource management accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality analysis by focusing computational resources on geographically specific areas where resource management decisions are needed. Rather than uniformly processing entire databases, the system identifies and prioritizes locally relevant data subsets based on spatial distinctions and management needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables nearly real-time, proactive management of distributed resources by providing actionable insights and dynamic response to changes, enhancing decision-making across various scales from local to global levels.

Implementation Method 1

providing contiguous high spatial resolution mapping of surface features including ground, water, man-made objects, vegetation and submerged surfaces from an aircraft or a spacecraft

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3239735B1Methods and apparatus for adaptive multisensor analysis and aggregation
Publication Date: 2020.07.29 INTERGRAPH CORP
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AI summary

The present invention is directed to a seif consistent system for generation and adaptive implementation of overflying multi sensor measurements and derivation of actionable aggregants pertinent to determination of status and proactive management modeis of distributed resource. The system includes at least one set of calibrated overflying multisensor detectors arranged for detecting signals from electromagnetic radiation redirected by a plurality of underlying structures having a combination of features having variable scale lengths, the at least one detector from the set of calibrated overflying multisensor detectors comprises at least one imaging LIDAR with at least one directional scanner, and the at least one directional scanner includes at least one point ahead correction system.