Forecasting Animate Object Activities Using ARLTMI Index

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack the ability to quickly forecast phenomena and processes that depend on weather conditions but involve animate natural components, such as animal activity or plant protection, and do not provide actionable insights for technical devices to take specific actions.

Innovation Solution

A method that collects and processes data on atmospheric and environmental parameters using satellite images and sensors, converting it into a format suitable for forecasting animate object activities, like bees, and generates the Aggregated Raster Local Temporary Meteorological Index (ARLTMI) to provide actionable recommendations for agricultural activities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional weather forecast models are used, then global weather parameters can be estimated with high precision, but they cannot forecast phenomena involving animate natural components (animals, plants) or provide actionable insights for technical devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveforecasting capability for animate objectsVSAvoidforecast accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the forecasting system into multiple specialized modules: data collection from satellites and ground stations, data processing and validation, phenomenon-specific modeling (weather, animal activity, plant growth), and effector control. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system reliability through modular validation and testing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer of phenological models and activity indicators that translate raw weather data into meaningful predictions about animate object behavior. These intermediaries (e.g., plant development stages, animal activity indices) serve as bridges between atmospheric conditions and biological responses, enabling accurate forecasting of animate phenomena while maintaining scientific rigor.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If detailed environmental monitoring and processing is performed, then accurate forecasting of animate object activities is achieved, but system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental parameter measurement accuracyVSAvoiddata processing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining phenological models, activity thresholds, and response criteria for various animate objects. These models are developed and validated in advance, storing complex relationships between environmental parameters and biological responses in accessible formats. This preliminary preparation reduces real-time computational complexity while maintaining high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms complex environmental datasets into simplified phenological parameters and activity indices that capture essential biological responses. By changing parameters from raw meteorological data to biologically meaningful metrics (e.g., growing degree days, plant development stages), the system maintains measurement precision while reducing data complexity for processing and decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If real-time data processing and forecasting is implemented, then quick forecasting of animate object activities is achieved, but computational resources and processing time are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveforecasting speedVSAvoidcomputational energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by processing and forecasting only the specific phenological parameters and animate object activities relevant to current agricultural needs, rather than computing all possible weather and biological variables. This selective processing achieves quick forecasting of critical parameters while reducing overall computational energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses pre-computed phenological models and historical activity patterns as templates that can be rapidly applied to current conditions. Instead of performing full complex simulations in real-time, the system copies and adapts validated model structures and parameter relationships, enabling fast forecasting with minimal computational energy expenditure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Loss of information

If the system provides comprehensive forecasting information, then actionable insights for agricultural activities are available, but information processing and user decision-making complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoiduser decision-making simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing customized forecasting information tailored to specific user needs, locations, and crop types. Rather than delivering uniform comprehensive data to all users, the system adapts the information content, detail level, and presentation format to local requirements, maintaining information completeness for each user while simplifying decision-making through relevant, location-specific recommendations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-processing comprehensive forecasting data into actionable recommendations and simplified decision-support outputs. Phenological models and activity forecasts are pre-analyzed to generate ready-to-use agricultural advisories, reducing the information processing burden on users while maintaining complete and accurate underlying data for informed decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3422280B1A method for forecasting the parameters of a phenomenon or the activities of an object, particularly animate, in a given geographic area
Publication Date: 2023.01.04 SIEC BADAWCZA LUKASIEWICZ INSTYTUT LOTNICTWA
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AI summary

The object of the invention is a method for forecasting the parameters of a phenomenon or the activities of an object, particularly animate, in the given geographic area, as well as an arrangement for realising this method.