Autonomous Aircraft Wireless Control for Ground Electromagnetic Instruments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current field operations with ground electromagnetic instruments face inefficiencies due to the need for manual patrol-checks and data retrieval, which results in manpower waste and shortened service life of removable storage devices and cables from frequent connection and disconnection, leading to potential loose contacts and contamination.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous aircraft system that uses high-speed wireless links to set parameters, acquire data, and monitor the status of ground electromagnetic instruments, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving efficiency by flying to the instruments for configuration and data acquisition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual patrol-check and data retrieval methods are used, then operators can monitor instrument status, but operator workload increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic monitoring and data retrieval through wireless communication between the ground electromagnetic instrument and remote terminals, eliminating the need for manual patrol-checks. The instrument autonomously transmits status information and measurement data, allowing the system to serve itself without human intervention for routine monitoring tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual patrol-checks with an electronic wireless communication system. Instead of operators physically traveling to instruments, the system uses wireless data transmission to convey instrument status and measurement data, substituting physical movement with electromagnetic signal transmission.
2Ease of operation
If removable storage devices are used for data storage, then data can be easily retrieved, but the devices suffer from vibration damage and terminal contamination due to frequent removal and reconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the data storage function from the removable physical storage device and transfers it to a remote terminal system. Measurement data is transmitted wirelessly to a remote terminal for storage, separating the storage function from the field instrument and eliminating the need for frequent removal and reconnection of storage devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication system acts as an intermediary between the ground electromagnetic instrument and the data storage system. Instead of directly connecting storage devices to the instrument, data passes through the wireless communication channel to a remote terminal, reducing mechanical wear on connection interfaces.
3Speed
If transmission cables are used for data transfer, then high-speed data transmission is achieved, but cable service life is reduced due to loose contacts from repeated connection and disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. High-speed data transmission is achieved through wireless channels, eliminating the need for physical cable connections and their associated wear and loose contacts while maintaining fast data transfer capabilities.
4Reliability
If operators manually check instrument status during operation, then working state can be monitored, but manpower is wasted and efficiency is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback loops where the ground electromagnetic instrument continuously monitors its own working state and transmits status information wirelessly to remote terminals. This automated feedback mechanism ensures reliable monitoring of instrument status without requiring manual intervention, maintaining reliability while improving productivity.
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AI summary
A method and a system for control and data processing in field operation with a ground electromagnetic instrument includes an aircraft flies autonomously to carry out patrol-check for the ground electromagnetic instrument. The aircraft is connected to the instrument through a high-speed wireless link to set the working parameters of the instrument, acquire the working state of the instrument, and acquire data from the instrument, etc. Thus, the workload of the operator is reduced and the operating efficiency is improved in the field operation.