DE102016123906A1 - System and procedure for handling a disaster - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for handling a catastrophic or major damage case with a command center for the coordination of emergency services in a field, with a drone containing a camera for creating aerial photos in the field, with a decentralized control center for the coordination of emergency services and / or drones is provided in the field of application, that a plurality of drones and / or at least one convertible drone different use purposes are provided, with a sensor drone having a sensor module and holding means, so that optionally provided for different functions sensor modules detachably on a housing of the sensor drone can be fixed, and / or a repeater drone having a repeater for signal amplification of sensor signals generated by other drones, and / or a transport drone has a transport container for receiving objects and / or a communication drone for Abg abe is provided by audio signals, and / or a multi-carrier drone having a housing containing a first holding means for releasable connection to a sensor module and containing second holding means for connection to a small load carrier.

Description

The invention relates to a system for handling a catastrophe or major damage case with a command center for the coordination of emergency services in a field of application, with a drone containing a camera for creating aerial images in the field.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for handling a catastrophe or damage case, wherein drones are used to provide information in a field of application from a point of damage to a task control center

From the DE 10 2013 000 168 A1 is a drone or an unnamed aircraft known that is suitable for disaster operations. For this purpose, a camera or measuring devices can be mounted on a housing of the drone in order to create or perform situation images or measurements of the disaster in the area of operation. In order to deal with a catastrophe or major disaster, the use of drones must be coordinated.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a system and a method for handling a catastrophe or major damage case, so that drones are effectively integrated into the logistics of a claim.

To solve this problem, the invention in conjunction with the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that a decentralized control center for the coordination of emergency services and / or drones in the field is provided that a plurality of drones and / or at least one convertible drone different Use cases are provided, wherein a sensor drone having a sensor module and holding means, so that optionally provided for different functions sensor modules are releasably secured to a housing of the sensor drone, and / or a repeater drone has a repeater for signal amplification of sensor signals generated by other drones, and / or a transport drone having a transport container for receiving objects and / or a communication drone for the delivery of audio signals is provided, and / or a multi-carrier drone having a housing containing a first holding means for releasable connection with egg Has a sensor module and containing second holding means for connection to a small load carrier.

According to the invention, a plurality of drones of different types are integrated in the logistical control to combat a damage event. The drones are controlled by a decentralized control center on site or by authorized persons in the area of operation. A first type of drone forms a sensor drone, to which optionally different sensor modules can be attached. Depending on the classification of the damage, different sensor modules can thus be quickly mounted and used on the sensor drone. A second type of drone is formed by a repeater drone having only one repeater for signal amplification of sensor signals generated by other drones. Preferably, these repeater drones are distributed in a distributed manner over a large area of use, namely in the air or on the ground, so that in the event of an overloaded radio channel, signals can still be transmitted to the decentralized control center. Another type of drone is a transport drone having a transport container for receiving items such as medicines and the like. In this way, quickly necessary items, such as medicines, defibrillators, tools and the like can be brought to specific locations in the field. Another type of drone is a communication drone having only means for generating or recording audio signals. These may include loudspeakers for the warning and guidance of helpers and civilians, a siren module for the warning of helpers and civilians as well as an acoustic module for the transmission of acoustic signals by means of a microphone. Due to the large number of different types of drones, relief measures can be carried out in a targeted and rapid manner depending on a detected damage situation or depending on changes in the situation.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sensor drone as a holding means latching and / clamping means, so that quickly different sensors can be attached to the housing of the sensor drone.

According to a development of the invention, the transport container of the transport drone is detachably attached to the housing of the transport drone, so that manually or automatically triggering the transport container can be removed from the drone.

According to a development of the invention, the repeater drones are distributed in such a way arranged in the field that when overloading the communication channel or radio channel always a secure flow of information or exchange of information from any drones to the decentralized control center is guaranteed.

According to a development of the invention, the drones and the decentralized control center on a communication interface, so that Information in the UHF frequency band or SHF frequency band can be sent and / or received. Advantageously, thereby larger amounts of information can be transmitted faster.

According to the invention, a multi-carrier drone is provided, which is advantageously able to transport a plurality of objects, namely a sensor module and a small load carrier. It is understood that the drive of the multi-carrier drone is designed to be stronger due to the increased weight than in drones that transport only a single object. Advantageously, the multi-carrier drone allows a multifunctional use of the drone, for example, with the detection of the area of damage already aids can be made in the same.

To solve the problem, the method according to the invention in conjunction with the preamble of claim 10 is characterized in that in a first step an operational organization is informed by a central control center about a case of damage in the field after the central control center has learned of the case of damage, In a second step, the task forces dispatch task forces into the area to take immediate action, maneuvering a sensor drone to create aerial photographs and / or air samples to the site of the damage, and in a third step to set up a decentralized control center in the area of operation Auxiliary measures in the area of operation are coordinated, whereby emergency services are used to maneuver sensor drones and communication drones, that in a fourth step precautionary measures are initiated by the decentralized control center, whereby transport drones are deployed by the emergency services be moved with loaded in a transport container auxiliary items.

The method according to the invention ensures an organized and effective combating of a damage case, wherein different measures are taken at different time stages. Drones are used here to initiate immediate action in a first phase. This can be the creation of first aerial images (by residual light amplification, infrared, or conventional image-optical methods) for the location survey or the collection of first air samples. In this first phase, a claim can be classified by the decentralized control center. In a second phase, communication will also be supported by communication drones which warn civilians in the area of operation via loudspeakers or sirens. In a further third phase additional care measures can be initiated whereby transport drones transport medical equipment or medicines to specific locations. In particular, a person search for missing persons can take place in this phase. The fight against the damage thus takes place in stages in which the use of drones gradually assumes a greater range of functions.

According to a development of the invention, the repeater drone is moved during use at specified by the decentralized control center repeater locations, so as to ensure that all information and remote from the decentralized control center drones can be quickly transferred to the decentralized control center.

Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the further subclaims.

Embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawings.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen System zur Bekämpfung eines Schadensfalles,
• 2 eine schematische Darstellung einer Sensordrohne, wozu auch optische Sensoren gehören
• 3 eine schematische Darstellung einer Kommunikationsdrohne,
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung einer Repeaterdrohne,
• 5 eine schematische Darstellung einer Transportdrohne und
• 6 eine schematische Darstellung einer Mehrträgerdrohne.

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• 1 a schematic representation of a system according to the invention for combating a claim,
• 2 a schematic representation of a sensor drone, including optical sensors include
• 3 a schematic representation of a communication drone,
• 4 a schematic representation of a repeater drone,
• 5 a schematic representation of a transport drone and
• 6 a schematic representation of a multi-carrier drone.

In 1 A system for combating or managing a catastrophic or major loss event is presented, in which case it has been assumed that a fire in a chemical plant 1 has broken out. For example, it may have come to a deflagration, to which a relatively large fire at the factory 1 or surrounding buildings 2 , such as production halls, has connected.

It is assumed, for example, that shortly after the fire breaks out, an employee of the chemical company sends an emergency call to a central control center 3 dispatches. The central control center 3 For example, if you are in the nearest major city, the employee will provide you with information about the location of the damage and the number of employees in the factory 1 ,

In a further step, the central control center informs 3 different institutions that are used to combat the damage can. This is a fire department 4 , a technical relief organization (THW) 5 as well as an ambulance service 6 , The fire department 4 For example, sends two delete trains and one ABC defense platoon. The fire department 4 THW 5 , the rescue service 6 thus receive a deployment signal 7 from the central control center 3 with the relevant information about the case of damage, in particular damage location. The relief organizations, namely the fire department 4 THW 5 , Emergency Medical Services 6 now move to a field of application 8th in which the damage location 1 . 2 located. In the application area 8th becomes a decentralized control center 9 established the coordination of emergency services in the operational area 8th controls.

In a first phase after the arrival of emergency services, immediate action will be taken on site. For this purpose, an in 2 sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn shown in detail, preferably from the decentralized control center 9 , in which are drone leaders, ie drones of the drones, set in motion to aerial photos of the damage site 1 . 2 to create. For this purpose, has a housing 11 the sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn holding means 12 on, which may be formed for example as latching means and / or clamping means on, so that optionally different sensor modules can be fastened to the housing 11. If the sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn does not already have a camera with a 2D or 3D lens, a corresponding camera module will be created 13 on the housing 11 attached. The sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn is then remotely controlled by the drone driver to the damage locations 1 . 2 emotional. The sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn usually has a control unit 14 as well as a communication interface 15 on, so that of the camera module 13 recorded aerial images via a radio link to the decentralized control center 9 can be transmitted.

Preferably, the communication interface 15 designed so that information in the UHF frequency band or SHF frequency band can be sent or received. As a result, a larger amount of information can be transmitted.

Alternatively, the decentralized control center 9 also be set up after the beginning of these emergency measures or first situation survey. The decentralized control center 9 provides for the development of logistics as well as the development of disaster logistics and initial strategic planning. She takes over the strategic direction of the task forces and the drone leaders. To combat the damage, further sensor drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn and / or communication drones D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn are used by the decentralized control center. The communication drones D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn have a communication module 17 which can be designed, for example, as a loudspeaker for warning and instructing emergency services and civilians, as a siren module for alerting emergency responders and civilians.

Thus, an exchange of information or information flow or communication between the emitted drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn , D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn and the decentralized control center 9 is ensured by the decentralized control center 9 Repeater drones D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn in the field of application 8th positioned, whether on the ground or in the air, by means of the repeater integrated in the repeater drone D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn 19 Signals of the sensor drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn or communication drones D _K , D _K2 , D _{Kn are} amplified. The communication can be bidirectional between the sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn and the communication drone D _K , D _K2 , D _Kn on the one hand and the decentralized control center 9 on the other hand. In this way it is ensured that even away from the decentralized control center 9 arranged drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn from the same determined sensor data to the decentralized control center 9 can be transmitted.

The communication drone _DK1 , _DK2 , _DKn with the loudspeaker module can be used to fly into nearby residential areas in order to call on the population to stay in the houses and to close doors and windows.

In a further preferably last phase of the fight against damage are from the decentralized control center 9 in addition transport drones D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn used, each having a transport container 20 have for receiving objects such as defibrillators, medicines, safety equipment, tools, blood samples, etc. These items are in the transport container 20 easy to use. The transport container 20 is detachable on the housing 11 the transport drone D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn attached. The transport container 20 can be unlocked manually on site or remotely. In this way it is ensured that the objects relatively quickly, for example, from the decentralized control center 9 to the damage location 1 . 2 , can be transported.

It is assumed that the drones D _S1 , D _K1 , D _R1 , D _T1 each have the same basic structure. This refers in particular to the housing 11, which preferably has eight mounted rotors and their control.

The sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn as a sensor module, such as a gas sensor, a thermal imaging sensor, a GPS module, a temperature sensor, a lighting module, a surveying module, a bio-sonar, a radiation sensor, a voltage tester module, a sample collector module or Marking module, exhibit. By the provided holding means 12 The sensor modules can relatively easily on the housing 11 the sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn attached or replaced.

After coping with the damage situation, the decentralized control center will become 9 disbanded, the forces left the field 8th and the responsibility is transferred to the authorities.

To search for a person, a sensor drone D _S1 , D _S2 , D _{Sn is} equipped with a bio-sonar module and a communication drone D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn with an acoustic module and sent to the point of damage. If the persons are in the area of exposed electric lines, a sensor drone is sent to this location with a voltage detector module to check the location.

The decentralized control center 9 Sends sensor drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn with a temperature sensor and a thermal imager to monitor the area of application to quickly locate as quickly as possible resurgent fire nests.

In a final phase of combat, the drones are mainly used to monitor the area of damage.

It is understood that the sensor drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn and the transport drones D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn and the communication drones D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn bidirectional with the decentralized control centers 9 and / or the repeater drones D _R1 , D _R2 , D _{Rn can} communicate.

According to a development of the invention, the system according to the invention can also be a multi-carrier drone D _M according to 6 include in order to make the settlement of the major claim more effective. The multi-carrier drone D _M has a housing 11 on, on the one hand on first holding means 30 a sensor module 31 and secondly via second holding means 32 a small load carrier 33 can be attached. The connection of the sensor module 31 can be done by adhesion, for example by means of a screw, wherein on the housing 11 the multi-carrier drone D _M a first screw-on closure part and on the sensor module 31 a second screw closure part are arranged, which can be screwed together. The screw can be designed after the design of a tripod for cameras.

The sensor module 31 may have the function of the previously mentioned sensor drones D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn .

The small load carrier 33 which is designed so that objects can be stored in the same, for example via a frictional and / or positive connection with the housing 11 the multi-carrier drone D _M connected. For example, clamping or locking means may be provided to the small load carrier 33 on the housing 11 to fix the multi-carrier drone D _M.

The second holding means 32 are preferably at a bottom 34 of the housing 11 arranged. The first holding means 30 is preferably on a side surface 35 or on an upper side 36 of the housing 11 arranged.

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• DE 102013000168 A1 [0003]

Claims (12)

System for the processing of a disaster or major losses fall with a control center for coordinating forces in a field of application (8), with a drone (D _S1, D _S2, D _Sn) comprising a camera for creating aerial images in the feed region (8), characterized characterized in that - a decentralized control center (9) for the coordination of emergency services and / or drones (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ; D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ; D _R1 D _R2 , D _Rn ; D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) is provided in the operational area (8), - that a plurality of drones and / or at least one convertible drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ; D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ; D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn , D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn , D _M ) are provided for different purposes, wherein - a sensor drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) has a sensor module and holding means, so that optionally provided for different functions sensor modules releasably on a housing (11) of the sensor drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) are fixable, and / or - a repeater drone (D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ) a repeater (19) for signal amplification by means of other drones (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ; D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ; D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) generated sensor signals, and / or - a transport drone (D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) has a transport container (20) for receiving objects and / or - a communication drone (D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ) is provided for the delivery of audio signals, and / or - a multi-carrier drone (D _M ) with a housing (11) containing a first holding means (30) for releasable connection to a sensor module (31) and containing second holding means (32 ) for connection to a small load carrier (33). System after Claim 1 , characterized in that the holding means (12) of the sensor drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) are designed as latching means and / or clamping means. System after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the transport container (20) of the transport drone (D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) is releasably secured to the housing (11) of the transport drone (D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ). System according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a plurality of repeater drones (D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ) distributed in the application area (8) depending on a location of the decentralized control center (9) and / or the damage location (1, 2) can be arranged. System according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the drones (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ; D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ; D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ; D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) and the decentralized control center (9 ) have a communication interface (15), so that information in the UHF frequency band or SHF frequency band can be sent and / or received. System according to one of Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the sensor drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) as a sensor module, a gas sensor or a thermal image sensor or a GPS module or a camera or a temperature sensor or a lighting module or a bio-sonar or a radiation sensor or a voltage tester module or a sample collector module or a marking module has. System according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that a central control station (3) is provided for the input of emergency signals and for the output of deployment signals (7), Drone for a system according to one of Claims 1 to 7 in particular a multi-carrier drone (DM) with a housing (11) containing a first holding means (30) for detachable connection to a sensor module (31) and containing second holding means (32) for connection to a small load carrier (33). Multi-carrier drone after Claim 8 , characterized in that the first holding means (30) as a force-locking means, in particular as a screw cap, and that the second holding means (32) as a frictional and / or positive locking means, in particular as a clamping means is formed. A method for handling a disaster or damage case, wherein drones (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ; D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ; D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ; D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) are used to provide information in an operational area (8) from a location of damage (1, 2) to a command center, characterized in that - in a first step an operational organization is informed by a central control center (3) about a case of damage in the area of operation (8) after the central control center (3) has become aware of the incident, - that in a second step, the task forces dispatch emergency forces into the area of operations (8) to take immediate action on the ground, a sensor drone (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) for the production of aerial photographs and / or air samples to the damage location (1, 2) to be maneuvered, - that in a third step, a decentralized control center (9) in the application area (8) is established, the relief measures in the field (8) coordinated, whereby by emergency forces sensor drones (D _S1 , D _S2 , D _Sn ) and communication drones (D _K1 , D _K2 , D _Kn ) are maneuvered - that in a fourth step by the decentralized control center (9) precautionary measures are initiated , whereby by the forces transport drones (D _T1 , D _T2 , D _Tn ) are moved with auxiliary objects loaded in a transport container (20). Method according to Claim 10 , characterized in that a repeater drone (D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ) is moved to a temporarily fixed during use repeater location in the application area (8) in an area between the damage site on the one hand and the decentralized control center (9) and / or a location of a drone guide, on the other hand. Method according to Claim 10 or 11 , characterized in that the repeater drone (D _R1 , D _R2 , D _Rn ) is flown to the repeater location, which is dependent on a dimension of the application area (8) and / or on the location of the damage location (1, 2).

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