Deployable Climate Blanket for Ocean Temperature Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies are ineffective in preventing or minimizing the formation and devastating effects of hurricanes, as they fail to control ocean water temperatures where hurricanes form.
Innovation Solution
A climate control blanket system that regulates water temperature by using inflatable blankets with weights and a communication system to monitor and adjust water surface conditions, preventing rising vapors from interacting with the air.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional forecasting and modeling technologies are used, then scientific understanding of hurricanes is improved, but ability to prevent or minimize hurricane formation remains ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by deploying climate control blankets on the ocean surface before hurricane formation can occur. The system proactively cools seawater in hurricane-prone regions by introducing cold water through hoses connected to the blankets, preventing the warm water conditions necessary for hurricane development rather than merely forecasting or responding to已形成 storms.
2Temperature
If ocean water temperature is not controlled, then natural hurricane formation processes occur, but devastating effects of hurricanes cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses climate control blankets as an intermediary device between the ocean surface and the atmosphere. These blankets, when deployed, act as a mediator that introduces cold water to cool the underlying seawater, thereby preventing the warm water-atmosphere interaction that leads to hurricane formation and their devastating effects.
3Temperature
If climate control blankets are deployed on water surface, then water temperature regulation is achieved, but interference with boat traffic and surface water use may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the climate control blankets movable and adjustable rather than fixed. The blankets can be deployed, repositioned, and removed as needed, allowing dynamic control of the treated water area. This enables temperature regulation in specific zones while maintaining accessibility for boat traffic and other surface water uses in adjacent areas.
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
The system effectively influences water temperature to prevent hurricane formation by maintaining the water surface temperature below 79.7° F, thereby reducing the risk of hurricanes.
Implementation Method 1
preventing or minimizing rising water vapors from coming into contact with the air above
Implementation Method 2
a buoy floating on the surface and easily accessible
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a deployable climate blanket system for regulating temperature of a water surface, including two or more climate blanket secured one to another, each blanket configured with an interior air-filled cavity and a plurality of weights for maintaining the system into a desired position. When use of the blankets is no longer desired, the blankets can be lowered beneath the water surface so as not to interfere with boat traffic or other surface use of the water.