Autonomous Light Measurement for Stadium Lighting Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual light level measurements in stadiums and similar spaces are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to human error, making it difficult to ensure compliance with lighting standards for televised events and routine servicing.
Innovation Solution
The use of autonomous vehicles equipped with light-measuring sensors to automatically traverse predetermined measurement positions and collect light data, reducing the need for manual labor and improving efficiency by using unmanned aerial, terrestrial, or underwater vehicles to implement a light-measuring plan.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual light level measurements are performed using portable light meters, then measurement accuracy can be achieved, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement operations with an autonomous vehicle system that automatically navigates and collects light measurement data. The autonomous vehicle eliminates the need for manual positioning and data recording, substituting human-operated mechanical processes with automated robotic systems while maintaining measurement accuracy through calibrated sensors.
Solution Approach 2:
The autonomous vehicle performs self-navigation and self-measurement operations, moving automatically to predetermined measurement positions and collecting light data without human intervention. The system independently executes the measurement plan, stores data with position information, and completes the entire measurement process autonomously, significantly reducing the time and labor required compared to manual methods.
2Loss of information
If multiple measurement positions are surveyed manually, then comprehensive light distribution data can be collected, but the number of people needed increases
Solution Approach 1:
The autonomous vehicle serves multiple functions: it navigates autonomously, positions itself at measurement locations, collects light measurement data, records position information, and stores comprehensive measurement results. This single multi-functional system replaces multiple manual operations and personnel, simplifying the overall measurement process while ensuring complete data collection across all required positions.
3Measurement precision
If traditional manual measurement methods are used, then detailed light level data can be obtained, but the process is prone to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The autonomous vehicle system incorporates automated feedback mechanisms where measurement data is immediately recorded and associated with precise position information. The system continuously monitors and logs data without manual intervention, eliminating human errors in data transcription and recording. The automated feedback loop ensures data integrity and reliability throughout the measurement process.
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
This approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with light measurements, minimizes human error, and ensures compliance with lighting standards by quickly and accurately collecting data across multiple positions, allowing for faster setup, commissioning, and verification of lighting systems.
Implementation Method 1
causing the light-measuring sensor to capture the light measurement at each of the measurement positions
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and software to acquire light measurements in a targeted space using an autonomous vehicle, such as an aerial drone, are provided. Examples of targeted spaces include, but are not limited to, stadiums, arenas, racetracks, fields, parking lots, etc. Uses of such systems, software, and/or methods include, but are not limited to, verifying that required light intensity, distribution, camera image quality, and/or other performance metrics are met when commissioning, changing, checking, and approving lighting systems, among other things.