DE202010010765U1 - Video system for bird detection in wind farms - Google Patents

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DE202010010765U1
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Abstract

(Hauptanspruch) Kamerasystem im Bereich eines Windparks, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System aus den Bildinformationen Daten zur Anwesenheit von Vögeln ermittelt und diese Information dem Betriebsführungssystem der Windenergieanlagen zur Verfügung stellt.(Main claim) Camera system in the field of a wind farm, characterized in that the system determines from the image information data on the presence of birds and this information provides the operational management system of the wind turbines.

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Windenergieanlagen im Bereich von Vogelzuglinien oder in der Nähe stark genutzter Vogelrast- oder Brutplätze stellen eine Gefahr für durchziehende Vögel dar. Insbesondere die drehenden Rotoren können dazu führen, dass Tiere mit dem Rotor kollidieren und getötet werden. Dies ist insbesondere bei im Schwarm ziehenden Vögeln zu berücksichtigen, da Vögel in Formation in Ihrer Möglichkeit zum Ausweichen eingeschränkt sind.Wind turbines in the area of bird migration lines or in the vicinity of heavily used Vogelrast- or breeding grounds pose a threat to passing birds In particular, the rotating rotors can cause animals with the rotor collide and killed become. This is particularly the case with swarming birds take into account, there Birds in Formation in your possibility limited to dodging are.

Es besteht ein technisches Problem darin, Vögel im Bereich eines Windparks zu erkennen, um notwendige Maßnahmen zur Reduzierung eines möglichen Kollisionsrisikos im Bereich der Betriebsführung der Windenergieanlagen vorzunehmen.It There is a technical problem with birds in the area of a wind farm to recognize necessary measures to reduce a possible Collision risks in the field of operation of wind turbines make.

Dieses Problem wird gelöst, indem ein Videosystem die Umgebung des Windparks erfasst und durch geeignete signalverarbeitende Verfahren aus der Bildinformation die Anzahl und Größe sowie mögliche Formationen von Vögeln im Erfassungsbereich bestimmt werden.This Problem is solved by a video system capturing the environment of the wind farm and through suitable signal processing methods from the image information the number and size as well possible Formations of birds be determined in the detection area.

Durch eine derartige Anlage wäre es zum Beispiel möglich, bei Erkennung eines tief fliegenden geschützten Vogelschwarmes die Rotoren im Windpark stoppen. Nach Passage der Vögel könnten die Rotoren wieder gestartet werden.By such a facility would be for example, it is possible upon detection of a low-flying protected flock of birds the rotors stop in the wind farm. After passage of the birds, the rotors could be restarted become.

Der Vorteil einer derartigen Einrichtung liegt im Schutz gefährdeter Vogelarten vor den Gefahren durch Windenergieanlagen, ohne dass durch andere Maßnahmen, wie z. B. Verscheuchungsanlagen, auf das natürliche Verhalten der Vögel eingewirkt wird.Of the Advantage of such a device is in the protection of endangered Bird species from the dangers of wind turbines, without that through other measures, such as As scare systems, acted on the natural behavior of birds becomes.

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(Hauptanspruch) Kamerasystem im Bereich eines Windparks, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System aus den Bildinformationen Daten zur Anwesenheit von Vögeln ermittelt und diese Information dem Betriebsführungssystem der Windenergieanlagen zur Verfügung stellt.(Main claim) Camera system in the field of a wind farm, characterized in that the system determines from the image information data on the presence of birds and this information provides the operational management system of the wind turbines. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass durch Signalverarbeitungsverfahren Informationen über mindestens die Anzahl und Größe sowie optional die Art der Vögel ermittelt werden.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that by signal processing methods information about at least the number and size as well optional the type of birds be determined. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass durch Signalverarbeitungsverfahren verschiedenen Typen der Formationen von Vogelschwärmen erkannt werden.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that by signal processing method different types of Formations of bird swarms be recognized. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ermittelten Informationen zum Vogelzug genutzt werden, um in die Betriebsführung der Windenergieanlagen einzugreifen.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that the information obtained is used for bird migration, to the management to interfere with the wind turbines. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System aus einer oder mehreren festen oder beweglichen Kameras sowie einer zentralen oder mehreren verteilten Signalverarbeitungseinheiten besteht, welche untereinander vernetzt sind.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that the system consists of one or more fixed or movable Cameras and a central or multiple distributed signal processing units exists, which are networked with each other. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kameras auf dem Maschinenhaus der Windenergieanlage oder an anderer geeigneter Stelle in der Nähe des Windparks installiert sind.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that the cameras on the nacelle of the wind turbine or installed at another suitable location near the wind farm. Kamerasystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei auf dem Maschinenhaus installierten Kameras die Azimuthverstellung der Rotoren durch eine geeignete motorische Kameraverstellung ausgeglichen wird.Camera system according to claim 1, characterized that with cameras installed on the machine house, the azimuth adjustment the rotors balanced by a suitable motorized camera adjustment becomes. Radaranlage nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass alle erfassten Daten der Anlage auch für weitere Funktionen zur Betriebsführung der Windenergieanlagen genutzt werden können.Radar system according to claim 1, characterized that all recorded data of the plant also for other functions for the operation of the wind turbines can be used.
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