Aerial-Ground Gravity Conversion Using Dual Runge-Kutta Formats

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for downward gravity data conversion are plagued by complex calculations, low precision, high-frequency amplification, and limited conversion depth, leading to instability and inaccuracy in gravity data conversion, especially in geophysical applications like mineral resource exploration.

Innovation Solution

The proposed method employs a combined aerial-and-ground data conversion system using the fourth-order Runge-Kutta format, calculating estimated ground gravity through iterative steps with error comparison to select the most accurate Runge-Kutta format for conversion, enhancing computational efficiency and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If conventional downward conversion methods are used, then computational complexity is reduced, but conversion accuracy and precision deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational complexityVSAvoidconversion accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the gravity conversion process into multiple iterative steps using different Runge-Kutta formats (Format 1 and Format 2). Each format processes the conversion in discrete stages with intermediate calculations, allowing the system to break down the complex conversion into manageable segments that maintain accuracy while controlling computational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the computational parameters by switching between different Runge-Kutta formats based on error metrics. The system dynamically adjusts the conversion approach by calculating errors for each format and selecting the optimal one, thereby maintaining high conversion accuracy while adapting computational complexity to the specific data characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If conventional downward conversion methods are used, then computational speed is improved, but conversion depth and stability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational speedVSAvoidconversion stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic conversion process that adaptively switches between Runge-Kutta Format 1 and Format 2 based on real-time error calculations. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain stability across different conversion depths by selecting the most appropriate format for each computational stage, rather than using a fixed method throughout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms by calculating conversion errors at each step and using these error metrics to guide the selection of conversion formats. The system continuously monitors conversion quality and adjusts its approach accordingly, ensuring stability is maintained even as computational depth increases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If single-format Runge-Kutta method is used, then computational efficiency is improved, but conversion accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational efficiencyVSAvoidconversion accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by selectively using different Runge-Kutta formats for different portions of the conversion process. Rather than committing to a single format for the entire conversion, the system performs partial conversions using Format 1 and Format 2, comparing results and selecting the most accurate approach for each segment, thereby achieving high accuracy without the full computational cost of always using the more complex format.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes computational parameters by switching between Format 1 and Format 2 based on error metrics. This parameter change strategy allows the system to maintain high computational efficiency by using the simpler Format 1 when sufficient, while switching to Format 2 when higher accuracy is needed, thus optimizing the balance between efficiency and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Ease of operation

If aerial gravity data alone is used for conversion, then operational simplicity is improved, but conversion reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational simplicityVSAvoidconversion reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges aerial gravity data with ground gravity data to create a combined conversion approach. By integrating data from both aerial and ground sources, the system improves conversion reliability through multi-source validation while maintaining operational simplicity through automated data fusion and format selection algorithms that handle the combined data stream.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11493663B2Aerial-and-ground data combined gravity conversion method and system
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 CHINESE ACAD OF GEOLOGICAL SCI
  • US11493663B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An aerial-and-ground data combined gravity conversion method includes the following steps: calculate the first estimated ground gravity by the Runge-Kutta format 1, and calculate the first error between the first estimated ground gravity and the measured ground gravity; calculate the second estimated ground gravity by the Runge-Kutta format 2, and calculate the second error between the second estimated ground gravity and the measured ground gravity; and select the smaller one from the first and second errors, use the corresponding Runge-Kutta format as the Runge-Kutta format for gravity conversion, and finish the gravity data conversion using the mentioned Runge-Kutta format.