DE2038870A1 - Device for carrying out oceanographic and meteorological measurements in shelf areas - Google Patents

Description

22rE.JLI ~ ^c lll ■■ -'-. Bremen, July 31, 1970

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ΕίϊΝΟ Space technology Company with limited liability

Device for carrying out oceanographic and meteorological measurements in shelf areas

The invention involves a device for carrying it out oseanographic and meteorological measurements, in particular in shelf areas.

For carrying out oceanographic and meteorological measurements so-called Tauchbo.ien are preferably used, the corresponding Sensor systems are equipped. The measurement of oceanographic Data takes place in the submerged state, whereby there are basically no limits to the diving depth. The meteorological Measurements are taken while the surface is surfaced. The use these tauoh buoys can be controlled by means of preprogrammed command devices or can be carried out by deployment orders that are transmitted via the point route.

However, difficulties exist when using such diving buoys in shallow waters with large currents and waves. The device according to the invention avoids these disadvantages and is particularly suitable for use in shallow sea areas.

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According to the invention, it consists of

1) an anchor device,

2) a threateningly and pivotably connected load body with the anchor,

3) a device connected to the box body to the Aut'ti

i) a FLßfrerätesrvtz mil; oze-jnographj.ßohf; n and meteorological sensors and

5) a command device.

At the top of the LIantkcrpRrn there is preferably a send and. Receiving system arranged. The device for generating buoyancy can be designed as a floating and leechable TSfehn] ⁴ arranged on the mast body, which is either open on its underside and connected at its upper end by means of a compressed air line to a compressed air container arranged at the lower end of the mast body or, as a closed container, a flood valve opens and is also connected to a compressed air container. Another possibility for the formation of the device for drive generation is the use of a closed container, which is equipped with a flood valve and a water pump.

But it can also be advantageous to set the mast body like this to train that the volume enclosed in it necessary Generates buoyancy, and in its interior to arrange a movable weight over the entire length of the mast.

It is useful between the anchor device and. thorn mast body to arrange a Winkelrneßeinrichtumr or at the top of the mast one Provide pressure measuring device. Preferably one of the angle measuring devices is located between the anchor device and the mast body Arranged or the pressure measuring device controlled locking device. _ ■> _

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The energy sources required to operate the device and motors can either be on the anchor device or on the lower end of the mast body arranged

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In the accompanying drawing is an embodiment of the Apparatus shown in schematicch.

On the anchor device 1 lowered to the sea floor 15, "the." from the central tube 4 »that via middle cross struts 5 ■ is stiffened by tension rope «6, existing mast body over, a joint 3 rotatably and pivotably attached. At the top

of the 'mast body is a set of equipment 2, the oceanographic ' ■ M

and contains meteorological sensors and a command device.

In the middle rail of the mast body there is a container 7 _r which can be flooded and drained to lower and raise the mast body. Via the interior of the tube 4, this container 7 is connected to a compressed air container 8 arranged at the lower end of the tube 4. Furthermore, at the lower end of the tube Δ are a processor 9, an accumulator battery 11, a charging unit 12, a device for driving the compressor 9 or the charging unit 1? Serving engine 13 and a fuel tank 1 ο arranged.

On the top of the box there is a transmitting and receiving position XA * In the drawing, the MastSDitse is above the water surface 16.

The device works as follows:

In the position of the mast body shown in the drawing, the sensors contained in the equipment set 2 can carry out the desired meteorological measurements. The transmitting and receiving system 14 may by radio with an associated Kommandoütation that a l'üstenstation _r but also a floating station

can be, get in touch. ^

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By flooding the container 7, the mast body sinks as a function on the flooding speed, so that the sensors contained in the equipment set the oceanographic measurements that are expediently stored in a manner known per se can. These measurements can be carried out both when the mast body descends and when it emerges, the resurfacing being controlled by pumping the container 7 will.

The pumping of the container 7 can be done by supplying compressed air take place from the compressed air tank 8.

In the emerged state, the compressed air tank 8 can be filled by means of the compressor Q, the air required for this, is sucked through the interior of the tube 4. To drive the Compressor 9 is used by motor 13 which supplies the required combustion air also ancaugt through the interior of the tube 4.

By means of an angle measuring device (not shown) it is possible to determine the respective position of the measuring device: it 2 above or below the surface of the water. Another possibility 7, for the determination of these values, consists in a known Wnir; «in the arrangement of a pressure unit hmp» within the »M5 equipment set 2,

By appropriate control of the flooding status of the container 7 it is possible to have longer periods in a given Carry out depth below the surface of the water. For these purposes, however, it may also be advantageous to see to arrange a locking device (not shown) on the anchor device 1 and the mast body.

Instead of the flood and lenabaren shown in the drawing Container 7 can of course also have a different arrangement,

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which causes a sinking and a re-erection of the mast body, be provided.

In the choice of energy sources and the motors to operate the Device is largely free »For example, instead of the accumulator battery shown in the drawing Fuel cells or the like can be provided. Furthermore, instead of the diesel engine assumed as an example, an appropriately dimensioned electric motor can also be used if a sufficient source of electrical energy is provided ir.U

The retrieval of the peE storage locations measurement results and the 'transmission of Είη?: ΗΙ'κ} ·: οΓ, ^Λ ΐηαηΛθ8 for the device takes place aaf drun i>' ur) k'.rr> ge.

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Claims (1)

" ⁶ " 7038870 Expectations 1. J ozeanopraphiiicher device for carrying and meteorological Mesnunpcn in shelf areas consisting aim l) an anchor device (1), ?.} a body (Λ, 5, 6) connected to the body part (l) so that it can rotate and swivel 3) a device (7) connected to the _{martial body (4 f 5 »6) for lifting aeururu: u η d} 4) a Meßgeräbesatz (2) πιLfc oceanographic and meteoroloirifsciien f.! eiif5oryri. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, dadni'oh / τ eke η η ζ ο. ι -jn neb that a transmitting and receiving system (14) is arranged at the top of the mast body (4 _{} 5 »6).} 3 * Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that disposed at the Kasfckörper (4, 5 »6) ^e i ⁿ flood and steerable container (7)" 4. Apparatus according to claim% characterized g e k e η η ζ e i c h net, that the container (7) is open at its bottom and at. Its upper end by means of a compressed air line · with one at the lower end of the mar; t bodies (4, 5, 6) arranged PrelJluf t-container (8) is connected. 5. The device according to claim 3, characterized gekennae ichn et, claii the container (7) reschlops-.on, da.i he a flood valve, ciufueif.t and by means of a Px-c. '. Hiftleitunrr with a lim under f; n End of the load body (4, S 6) iuK'i; or.l: i "ien compressed air tank (8) is connected. BATH ORIGINAL ■ ί; i ti a ■ / -ν: / - 6. Apparatus according to claim 4 "or 5, characterized g eke η η ζ eic hn et that at the lower end of the mast body (4t '5» 6). A motor-driven compressor (9) is arranged, which is t container with the Freßltif ( 8) is connected ♦ 7 · Device according to claim 3 »dadurcli characterized, that the container (γ) with a flood valve and a Viasser pump is equipped. 8. The device according to claim 1 or 2 "characterized in that the hasty body (4 _? 5, 6) is so" dimensioned that the volume enclosed in it generates the buoyancy so that the mast njtze protrudes above the water surface, and that no weight is arranged in any interior which can be moved over the entire length of the box. 9 · A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized Eke g η η i ze et η that between the armature device (1) and Kastkörper (4, 5j 6) an angle measuring device is arranged. 1-0. Device according to mindoKteno one of claims 1 to 8, characterized "Fekennzei c h η e t that a pressure measuring device is arranged at the top of the mast is. 11. The device according to claim 9 or 1o, characterized geke η η - ?, Eich η et that between the anchor device (1) and the mast body (4, 5, 6) a voa of the angle measuring device or the pressure measuring device-controlled locking device is arranged i st. 12. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized characterized in that the operation of the device required energy sources and motors on the anchor device (1) are arranged. -8- BAD ORiQiNAL * 1.0-9 8.87 / 017 4 203887p 13 * NaOH device at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the steps necessary for operation of the apparatus power sources and motors ·) are arranged at the lower end of the MastkSrpers (4 _f 5i 6). 109887/0174