EP0976011B1 - Device in a chronometer for presesentation in particular of the phases of the moon - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device in a chronometer for measuring and Representation of geophysical data according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the apparent shape of the moon in the sky - its phase - depends on its Position on its orbit around the earth. When he is between sun and earth located so that the sunlit hemisphere is not seen from Earth is new moon. A sickle can be seen shortly afterwards. If the moon moving on its path, the sickle grows, the moon increases and after all, half of the side facing the earth is illuminated: the moon is in the first quarter; he has walked a quarter of his way. It continues to increase and is finally full. As it progresses on its path, it begins to decrease, reaches the last quarter and becomes a sickle again. With the next The new moon begins the cycle again. The moon takes 27.32166 days for you complete orbit around the earth, measured against the background of the fixed stars.
- This period is called the sidereal month. Because the earth itself around the sun moved, the interval between two new moons is slightly longer than a sidereal one Month; it is called the synodic month and lasts 29.53059 days. This period will also called lunar month or lunation.
- From DE-C-4 412 702 an analog display device with an integrated radio clock is known, which, however, does not allow the moon phases to be displayed.
- DE-A-2 245 539 an electro-optical, quasi-analog display device is known, with which moon phases and other unspecified meteorological parameters can be represented.
- the present invention has for its object one with the Chronometer provided according to the invention for displaying the Specify moon phases that are easy to use and high Accuracy. According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1 solved.
- the course of the moon phases is preferably divided into eight time ranges, which are in the Display are represented by eight different pictogram symbols.
- These eight time ranges for the representation of the different pictogram symbols are all the same or different lengths. Preferably can be different long periods of time they are all day and alternate by one day.
- the sequence control is for the calculation the phases of the moon and their representations as pictogram symbols in the display a time base in the form of a quartz, from frequency dividers, counters, one Input unit, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM) and an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU).
- RAM random access memory
- ROM read-only memory
- ALU arithmetic-logic unit
- the chronometer provided with the device according to the invention has the essential advantage that the initial conditions or initial values by Entering the current date will be calculated automatically and thereby the current moon phase can be represented exactly and very precisely. Besides, is a synchronism is provided, which is based on a comparison of current data with the Fixed value memory (ROM) stored data drifting away Moon phase representations prevented what also by synchronizing the Time base of the chronometer with radio receiver from a central radio transmitter from happening alternatively or simultaneously.
- ROM Fixed value memory
- the block diagram shown in FIG. 1 shows the reference number 1 Sequence control of the provided with the device according to the invention Chronometers for calculating the phases of the moon and displaying them as Pictogram symbols I (Fig. 4). These are shown in display 2.
- the Sequence control 1 consists of its main components, among others: from a time base in Shape of the quartz 3, from frequency dividers 4, counters 5, the input unit 6, the Read-write memory (RAM) 7, the read-only memory (ROM) 8 and the Arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) 9.
- the sequence of the moon phases is 1 in by the hardware in the form of the sequence control Connection with their software divided into eight time periods and the moon phases are shown in the display 2 by eight different pictogram symbols I.
- the eight time periods can all be of the same or different lengths.
- to Determining the initial values are the time data of significant moon phases, especially new moon and / or full moon in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8 saved.
- the current date is entered in the input unit 6 entered.
- the process control 1 Calculates initial values that serve to display the current moon phase and to be provided.
- the phases of the moon by counting the orbital period around the earth in a counter sequence control 1 and by dividing it into eight time periods or eight Phases, these phases recurring cyclically through the pictogram symbols I shown.
- the calculation and representation of the moon phases after calculation of the The initial values are stored in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8 significant moon phases, especially new moon and / or full moon the time base 3 of the sequential control system 1 can be synchronized.
- the time base 3 can alternatively or in addition via the integrated radio receiver 10 from a radio time base exact data must be synchronized.
- the difference between the currently entered date and the date of the immediately preceding significant moon phase, in particular the new moon and / or full moon is formed from the date stored in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8.
- This difference value is then divided by 3.6875 and the calculated value is split into the integer value X and the fraction Y.
- the division by 3.6875 results from the synodic month with approx. 29.5 days and division by 8 phases.
- the value formed in this way results in 3.6875 days per moon phase with 8 equally long time ranges.
- the integer value X represents the initial condition and thus the first displayed and assigned pictogram symbol I on the display 2.
- the fraction Y is multiplied by 10 and a 1 is added or incremented to this value every 8.85 h until the number formed in this way Has reached value 10. If this is the case, a 1 is added to the integer X, whereby the sequence control 1 shows the next following moon phase in the display 2.
- the current date is February 28, 1997, 1 p.m.
- the chronometer provided with the device according to the invention started, by entering this date.
- the date of the immediately preceding one significant moon phase - especially new moon - is in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8 saved and be February 23, 1997, 7 p.m.
- the difference to be made results in 4 days and 18 hours or 4.75 days. This value is divided by 3.6875 and results in around 1.3.
- the fraction Y 0.3 becomes 10 multiplied, results in 3 and every 8.85 h a 1 is added to this value or incremented until the value 10 is reached.
- the value 8.85 h results as a tenth of 3.6875 days. If by incrementing 1 every 8.85 h the value 10 is reached, a 1 is added to the value X, which results in a 2 in the present example. This means that the second pictogram symbol, a sickle, is now shown on display 2.
- a "moduto 8 counter” counts from 1 to 8 and then starts again at 1.
- the display time can run between two consecutive Moon phases vary, in particular alternate, preferably by one day, if should be displayed in whole days as the display time for the respective moon phase.
- the flow chart of FIG. 3 which is explained in detail will be.
- a "modulo-59 counter” increments for these moon phases to be displayed all day.
- the type of counter modulo 59 results from the Moon's orbital period of 29.5 days multiplied by 2, making you whole numbers receives. If the modulo 59 counter has counted to 59 and is incremented with 2, it starts again at 2 and counts in steps of two to 58, then it starts again at 1 and counts up to 59 etc.
- FIG. 2 For an explanation of the flow diagrams, reference is first made to FIG. 2. Using this diagram, eight are of equal length in the "steady state” Moon phases through eight different pictogram symbols I on display 2 shown.
- the current date is over by year, month, day, hour, minute the input unit 6 of the sequence control 1 entered.
- This value is compared with the Date of the immediately preceding significant moon phase, in particular New moon compared and the difference is formed. This difference results in usually days, hours and minutes.
- the next step is this difference divided by 3.6875 and you get the number Z, which is composed of the integer X and the fraction Y. X is split off and the Display 2 is supplied and, by agreement, one is assigned to this number Pictogram symbol I shown in display 2.
- the fraction y is multiplied by 10 and every 8.85 h a 1 is incremented added until the value 10 is reached. Then the value X + 1 is formed and over the register in display 2 is displayed. Then in a modulo 8 counter 1 added every 3.6875 days to the value X + 1 and via the register shown on display 2. The eight phases of the moon now sweep through the cyclic modulo-8 counter every 3.6875 days.
- the flow chart of FIG. 3 with alternating moon phases starts the flow chart of FIG. 2.
- the calculation of the initial conditions is the same.
- X is formed as already described, Y becomes 10 again multiplied and incremented by 1 to 10 incremented every 8.85 h.
- X is about the register in display 2 is shown as a corresponding pictogram symbol I.
- X + 1 is displayed and it becomes X + 1 in a counter every 3.6875 days 1 added until the value 8 is reached and this value in display 2 via the Tab is displayed.
- the initial conditions are met. Now in one modulo 59 counter per day with 2 incrementing increments and so on Values obtained are divided into areas according to the flow chart of FIG. 3.
- the moon phase values (MPV) 2,4,6,8 or 1,3,5,7 are assigned to the first display value (DV) eg 1 via the register and shown as a corresponding pictogram symbol I in the display.
- the moon phase values (MPV) 10, 12, 14, 16 or 9, 11, 13, 15 are assigned to the second display value (DV) via the register, for example as 2 and shown as a corresponding pictogram symbol I in display 2.
- the moon phase values (MPV) 52,54,56,58 or 51,53,55,57,59 are formed and via the register as eighth value and according to the agreement as eighth pictogram symbol I in display 2 Brought ad. After that, all states recur cyclically.
- the pictogram symbols I are preferably shown in the display 2 every 12 seconds and in the first second becomes a moon, in the second second two moons, three moons in the third second, four moons in the fourth second, five moons in the fifth second, six moons in the sixth second, in the seven moons in the seventh second, eight moons in the eighth second and of the The ninth to the twelfth second the current moon phases are displayed.
- the chronometer provided with the device according to the invention can in addition to the representation of moon phases further geophysical data, especially the Temperature, humidity, air pressure, time and weather information in the Display 2.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung in einem Chronometer zur Messung und
Darstellung geophysikalischer Daten nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device in a chronometer for measuring and
Representation of geophysical data according to the preamble of
Die scheinbare Form des Mondes am Himmel - seine Phase - hängt von seiner Position auf seiner Bahn um die Erde ab. Wenn er sich zwischen Sonne und Erde befindet, so daß die sonnenbeschienene Halbkugel von der Erde aus nicht gesehen werden kann, ist Neumond. Kurz danach ist eine Sichel zu sehen. Wenn der Mond sich auf seiner Bahn weiterbewegt, wächst die Sichel, der Mond nimmt zu und schließlich ist die Hälfte der, der Erde zugewandten Seite beleuchtet: Der Mond ist im ersten Viertel; er hat ein Viertel seiner Bahn durchlaufen. Er nimmt weiter zu und ist schließlich voll. Beim Fortschreiten auf seiner Bahn beginnt er nun abzunehmen, erreicht das letzte Viertel und wird wieder zu einer Sichel. Mit dem nächsten Neumond beginnt der Zyklus von neuem. Der Mond braucht 27,32166 Tage für einen vollständigen Umlauf um die Erde, gemessen gegen den Hintergrund der Fixsterne. Diese Periode heißt siderischer Monat. Da die Erde sich selbst um die Sonne bewegt, ist das Intervall zwischen zwei Neumonden etwas länger als ein siderischer Monat; es heißt synodischer Monat und dauert 29,53059 Tage. Diese Periode wird auch Mondmonat oder Lunation genannt.The apparent shape of the moon in the sky - its phase - depends on its Position on its orbit around the earth. When he is between sun and earth located so that the sunlit hemisphere is not seen from Earth is new moon. A sickle can be seen shortly afterwards. If the moon moving on its path, the sickle grows, the moon increases and after all, half of the side facing the earth is illuminated: the moon is in the first quarter; he has walked a quarter of his way. It continues to increase and is finally full. As it progresses on its path, it begins to decrease, reaches the last quarter and becomes a sickle again. With the next The new moon begins the cycle again. The moon takes 27.32166 days for you complete orbit around the earth, measured against the background of the fixed stars. This period is called the sidereal month. Because the earth itself around the sun moved, the interval between two new moons is slightly longer than a sidereal one Month; it is called the synodic month and lasts 29.53059 days. This period will also called lunar month or lunation.
Zur Darstellung von Mondphasen sind u.a. Chronometer bekannt, die mittels analoger Ablaufsteuerung über bestimmte Zahnradübersetzungen Mondphasen-Pictogramme darstellen. Diese analoge Darstellungsart und das Bestimmen der aktuellen Mondphase erfordern ein kompliziertes Setzen der Anfangsbedingungen mit Nachjustieren, und die Genauigkeit ist unbefriedigend, da es nach einiger Zeit zu einem Vorlauf oder Verzug der Mondphasendarstellung in Bezug auf die tatsächlichen Mondphasen kommt.To display moon phases, i.a. Chronometer known by means of analog sequence control via certain gear ratios moon phase pictograms represent. This analog representation and determining the current moon phase require a complicated setting of the initial conditions with readjustment, and the accuracy is unsatisfactory as it takes time a lead or delay of the moon phase representation in relation to the actual moon phases is coming.
Aus der DE-AS 27 16 517 ist ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Festlegung
eines Tageszeitpunkts bekannt, bei dem mittels einer Ablaufsteuerung mit
elektronischen Komponenten wie Taktgeber, Gattern, Zählern, Vergleichern u.a. der
Sonnenstand über Sensoren gemessen und ausgewertet wird zur Steuerung einer
Heizungseinrichtung.
Aus der US-A-5 208 790 SATO ist eine Vorrichtung in einem astronomischen
Chronometer gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.
Aus der DE-C-4 412 702 ist eine analog arbeitende Anzeigevorrichtung mit
integrierter Funkuhr bekannt, welche allerdings keine Darstellung der Mondphasen
gestattet.
Schliesslich ist aus der DE-A-2 245 539 eine elektrooptische,
quasi-analoge Anzeigevorrichtung bekannt, mit welcher Mondphasen
und andere nicht näher definierte meteorologische Parameter darstellbar sind.From DE-AS 27 16 517 a method and a device for determining a time of day is known, in which the position of the sun is measured and evaluated by means of a sequence control with electronic components such as clocks, gates, counters, comparators, etc. for controlling a heating device.
From US-A-5 208 790 SATO a device in an astronomical chronometer according to the preamble of
From DE-C-4 412 702 an analog display device with an integrated radio clock is known, which, however, does not allow the moon phases to be displayed.
Finally, from DE-A-2 245 539 an electro-optical, quasi-analog display device is known, with which moon phases and other unspecified meteorological parameters can be represented.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen mit der
erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung versehenen Chronometer zur Darstellung der
Mondphasen anzugeben, der einfach in der Bedienung ist und eine hohe
Genauigkeit aufweist. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss durch die Merkmale
des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The present invention has for its object one with the
Chronometer provided according to the invention for displaying the
Specify moon phases that are easy to use and high
Accuracy. According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features
of
Vorzugsweise ist der Ablauf der Mondphasen in acht Zeitbereiche aufgeteilt, die im Display durch acht unterschiedliche Pictogrammsymbole dargestellt sind.The course of the moon phases is preferably divided into eight time ranges, which are in the Display are represented by eight different pictogram symbols.
Diese acht Zeitbereiche zur Darstellung der unterschiedlichen Pictogrammsymbole sind alle gleich oder unterschiedlich lang. Vorzugsweise können bei unterschiedlich langen Zeitbereichen diese ganztägig sein und um einen Tag alternieren.These eight time ranges for the representation of the different pictogram symbols are all the same or different lengths. Preferably can be different long periods of time they are all day and alternate by one day.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform besteht die Ablaufsteuerung zur Berechnung der Mondphasen und deren Darstellungen als Pictogrammsymbole im Display aus einer Zeitbasis in Form eines Quarzes, aus Frequenzteilem, Zählern, einer Eingabeeinheit, eines Schreib-Lese-Speichers (RAM), eines Festwert-Speichers (ROM) und einer Arithmetisch-Logischen-Einheit (ALU).In a preferred embodiment, the sequence control is for the calculation the phases of the moon and their representations as pictogram symbols in the display a time base in the form of a quartz, from frequency dividers, counters, one Input unit, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM) and an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU).
Der mit der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung versehene Chronometer hat den wesentlichen Vorteil, daß die Anfangsbedingungen oder Anfangswerte durch Eingeben des aktuellen Datums automatisch berechnet werden und dadurch die aktuelle Mondphase exakt und sehr genau dargestellt werden kann. Außerdem ist ein Synchronismus vorgesehen, der über einen Vergleich von aktuellen Daten mit im Festwert-Speicher (ROM) abgespeicherten Daten ein Wegdriften der Mondphasendarstellungen verhindert, was auch mittels Synchronisieren der Zeitbasis des Chronometers mit Funkempfänger von einem zentralen Funksender aus alternativ oder gleichzeitig geschehen kann.The chronometer provided with the device according to the invention has the essential advantage that the initial conditions or initial values by Entering the current date will be calculated automatically and thereby the current moon phase can be represented exactly and very precisely. Besides, is a synchronism is provided, which is based on a comparison of current data with the Fixed value memory (ROM) stored data drifting away Moon phase representations prevented what also by synchronizing the Time base of the chronometer with radio receiver from a central radio transmitter from happening alternatively or simultaneously.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Figuren dargestellt.Embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures.
Es zeigen:
Das in Fig. 1 dargestellte Blockschaltbild zeigt mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 die
Ablaufsteuerung des mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung versehenen
Chronometers zur Berechnung der Mondphasen und deren Darstellung als
Pictogrammsymbole I (Fig. 4). Diese werden im Display 2 angezeigt. Die
Ablaufsteuerung 1 besteht in ihren Hauptkomponenten u.a. aus einer Zeitbasis in
Form des Quarzes 3, aus Frequenzteilern 4, Zählern 5, der Eingabeeinheit 6, dem
Schreib-Lesespeicher (RAM) 7, dem Festwertspeicher (ROM) 8 und der
Arithmetisch-Logischen-Einheit (ALU) 9.The block diagram shown in FIG. 1 shows the
Der Ablauf der Mondphasen ist durch die Hardware in Form der Ablaufsteuerung 1 in
Verbindung mit ihrer Software in acht Zeitbereiche aufgeteilt und die Mondphasen
werden im Display 2 durch acht unterschiedliche Pictogrammsymbole I dargestellt. The sequence of the moon phases is 1 in by the hardware in the form of the sequence control
Connection with their software divided into eight time periods and the moon phases
are shown in the
Die acht Zeitbereiche können alle gleich oder unterschiedlich lang sein. Zur
Ermittlung der Anfangswerte sind die Zeitdaten signifikanter Mondphasen,
insbesondere Neumond oder/und Vollmond im Festwert-Speicher (ROM) 8
gespeichert. Zum Starten des Chronometers und zur Berechnung und Darstellung
der aktuellen Mondphase wird das aktuelle Datum in die Eingabeeinheit 6
eingegeben. Nach Eingabe des aktuellen Datums werden über die Ablaufsteuerung
1 Anfangswerte berechnet, die zur Darstellung der aktuellen Mondphase dienen und
bereitgestellt werden. Nach Berechnung und Darstellung der Anfangswerte werden
die Mondphasen durch Auszählen der Mondumlaufzeit um die Erde in einem Zähler
der Ablaufsteuerung 1 und durch die Aufteilung in acht Zeitbereiche oder acht
Phasen, diese Phasen zyklisch wiederkehrend durch die Pictogrammsymbole I
dargestellt.The eight time periods can all be of the same or different lengths. to
Determining the initial values are the time data of significant moon phases,
especially new moon and / or full moon in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8
saved. To start the chronometer and for calculation and display
the current moon phase, the current date is entered in the
Die Berechnung und Darstellung der Mondphasen nach Berechnung der
Anfangswerte ist über die im Festwert-Speicher (ROM) 8 abgespeicherten
signifikanten Mondphasen, insbesondere Neumond oder/und Vollmond die Zeitbasis
3 der Ablaufsteuerung 1 synchronisierbar. Außerdem kann die Zeitbasis 3 alternativ
oder ergänzend über den integrierten Funkempfänger 10 von einer Funkzeitbasis mit
exakten Daten synchronisiert sein.The calculation and representation of the moon phases after calculation of the
The initial values are stored in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8
significant moon phases, especially new moon and / or full moon the
Zur Berechnung der Anfangswerte wird die Differenz aus aktuellem eingegebenen
Datum und Datum der unmittelbar vorhergehenden signifikanten Mondphase,
insbesondere Neumond oder/und Vollmond aus dem im Festwert-Speicher (ROM) 8
gespeicherten Datum gebildet. Dieser Differenzwert wird anschließend durch 3,6875
dividiert und der errechnete Wert wird in den ganzzahligen Wert X und den Bruch Y
aufgespalten. Die Division durch 3,6875 ergibt sich aus dem synodischen Monat mit
ca. 29,5 Tagen und Division durch 8 Phasen. Der so gebildete Wert ergibt 3,6875
Tage pro Mondphase bei 8 gleichlangen Zeitbereichen.
Der ganzzahlige Wert X stellt die Anfangsbedingung und damit das erste angezeigte
und zugeordnete Pictogrammsymbol I im Display 2 dar. Der Bruch Y wird mit 10
multipliziert und zu diesem Wert wird alle 8,85 h eine 1 hinzuaddiert oder
incrementiert, bis die so gebildete Zahl den Wert 10 erreicht hat. Wenn dies der Fall
ist, wird zur ganzen Zahl X eine 1 hinzugezählt, wodurch die Ablaufsteuerung 1 die
nächste folgende Mondphase im Display 2 darstellt. To calculate the initial values, the difference between the currently entered date and the date of the immediately preceding significant moon phase, in particular the new moon and / or full moon, is formed from the date stored in the fixed value memory (ROM) 8. This difference value is then divided by 3.6875 and the calculated value is split into the integer value X and the fraction Y. The division by 3.6875 results from the synodic month with approx. 29.5 days and division by 8 phases. The value formed in this way results in 3.6875 days per moon phase with 8 equally long time ranges.
The integer value X represents the initial condition and thus the first displayed and assigned pictogram symbol I on the
An einem Beispiel soll diese Vorgehensweise erläutert werden:This procedure will be explained using an example:
Das aktuelle Datum sei der 28. Februar 1997, 13.00 Uhr. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wird
der mit der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung versehene Chronometer gestartet,
indem dieses Datum eingegeben wird. Das Datum der umittelbar vorhergehenden
signifikanten Mondphase - insbesondere Neumond - ist im Festwert-Speicher (ROM)
8 abgespeichert und sei der 23. Februar 1997, 19.00 Uhr. Die zu bildende Differenz
ergibt 4 Tage und 18 h oder 4,75 Tage. Dieser Wert wird durch 3,6875 dividiert und
ergibt rund 1,3. Damit ist der ganzzahlige Wert X = 1 und Y = 0,3. Der Wert X = 1
ergibt das erste darzustellende Pictogrammsymbol I und wäre nach der hier
getroffenen Vereinbarung ein Neumond-Pictogramm. Der Bruch Y =0,3 wird mit 10
multipliziert, ergibt 3 und alle 8,85 h wird zu diesem Wert eine 1 hinzuaddiert oder
incrementiert bis der Wert 10 erreicht ist. Der Wert 8,85 h ergibt sich als Zehntel von
3,6875 Tagen. Wenn durch Incrementieren mit 1 alle 8,85 h der Wert 10 erreicht ist,
wird zum Wert X eine 1 hinzuaddiert, was im hier vorliegenden Beispiel eine 2 ergibt.
D.h.: Jetzt wird das zweite Pictogrammsymbol, eine Sichel, im Display 2 dargestellt.The current date is February 28, 1997, 1 p.m. At this time
the chronometer provided with the device according to the invention started,
by entering this date. The date of the immediately preceding one
significant moon phase - especially new moon - is in the fixed value memory (ROM)
8 saved and be February 23, 1997, 7 p.m. The difference to be made
results in 4 days and 18 hours or 4.75 days. This value is divided by 3.6875 and
results in around 1.3. The integer value is X = 1 and Y = 0.3. The value X = 1
results in the first pictogram symbol I to be displayed and would be the one here
made a new moon pictogram. The fraction Y = 0.3 becomes 10
multiplied, results in 3 and every 8.85
Bei gleichlangen Zeitbereichen der acht darzustellenden Mondphasen nach
Berechnung der Anfangswerte X bzw. X + 1 wird alle 3,6875 Tage in einem Zähler
der Ablaufsteuerung 1 zum Wert X + 1 eine 1 hinzuaddiert, wobei der Zähler ein
"modulo-8-Zähter" ist und der so gebildete Display-Phasenwert (DV) repräsentiert die
acht Pictogrammsymbole I.If the time ranges of the eight moon phases to be displayed are of equal length
Calculation of the initial values X or X + 1 is done every 3.6875 days in one counter
the
Ein "moduto-8-Zähler" zählt von 1 bis 8 und fängt dann wieder bei 1 an.A "
Fig. 2 zeigt ein Flußdiagramm für diese gleichlangen Mondphasendarstellungen, welches noch ausführlich erläutert werden wird.2 shows a flow chart for these equally long moon phase representations, which will be explained in detail.
Bei unterschiedlich langen darzustellenden Mondphasen als Alternative zu dem oben ausgeführten kann die Darstellungszeit zwischen zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Mondphasen variieren, insbesondere alternieren, vorzugsweise um einen Tag, wenn als Darstellungszeit für die jeweilige Mondphase in ganzen Tagen erfolgen soll. Dazu sei auch auf das Flußdiagramm der Fig. 3 verwiesen, das noch ausführlich erläutert werden wird.For moon phases of different lengths, as an alternative to the one above the display time can run between two consecutive Moon phases vary, in particular alternate, preferably by one day, if should be displayed in whole days as the display time for the respective moon phase. To also refer to the flow chart of FIG. 3, which is explained in detail will be.
Bei diesen ganztägig darzustellenden Mondphasen incrementiert ein "modulo-59-Zähler"
der Ablaufsteuerung 1 pro Tag mit 2 nach Berechnung der
Anfangsbedingungen, wodurch somit für 4 oder 3 aufeinanderfolgende Zahlenwerte
die acht Mondphasen- Pictogrammsymbole I im Display 2 darstellbar sind und die
acht Mondphasen über die zusammenhängenden Zahlenwerte oder
Mondphasenwerte (MPV) des "moduto-59-Zählers" zyklisch wiederkehrend im
Display 2 darstellbar sind. Die Art des Zählers modulo 59 ergibt sich aus der
Mondumlaufzeit von 29,5 Tagen multipliziert mit 2, wodurch man ganze Zahlen
erhält. Wenn der modulo-59-Zähler auf 59 gezählt hat und mit 2 incrementiert wird,
beginnt er wieder bei 2 und zählt in Zweier-Schritten bis 58, dann beginnt er wieder
bei 1 und zählt bis 59 u.s.w.A "modulo-59 counter" increments for these moon phases to be displayed all day.
the
Die Berechnung der Anfangsbedingungen bei alternierend darzustellenden Mondphasen mittels modulo-59-Zähler gemäß Flußdiagramm der Fig. 3 ist die gleiche wie bei gleichlangen darzustellenden Mondphasen gemäß Flußdiagramm der Fig. 2.The calculation of the initial conditions for alternating ones Moon phases by means of modulo-59 counter according to the flow chart of FIG. 3 is the same as for moon phases of the same length to be displayed according to the flow chart of Fig. 2.
Zur Erläuterung der Flußdiagramme sei zunächst auf Fig. 2 Bezug genommen.
Mittels diesen Diagramms werden im "eingeschwungenen Zustand" acht gleichlange
Mondphasen durch acht unterschiedliche Pictogrammsymbole I im Display 2
dargestellt.For an explanation of the flow diagrams, reference is first made to FIG. 2.
Using this diagram, eight are of equal length in the "steady state"
Moon phases through eight different pictogram symbols I on
Mit dem Start wird das aktuelle Datum nach Jahr, Monat, Tag, Stunde, Minute über
die Eingabeeinheit 6 der Ablaufsteuerung 1 eingegeben. Dieser Wert wird mit dem
Datum der unmittelbar vorhergehenden signifikanten Mondphase, insbesondere
Neumond verglichen und es wird die Differenz gebildet. Diese Differenz ergibt sich in
der Regel zu Tagen, Stunden und Minuten. Im nächsten Schritt wird diese Differenz
durch 3,6875 dividiert und man erhält die Zahl Z, die sich zusammensetzt aus der
ganzen Zahl X und dem Bruch Y. X wird abgespalten und über ein Register dem
Display 2 zugeführt und nach Vereinbarung wird ein dieser Zahl zugeordnetes
Pictogrammsymbol I im Display 2 dargestellt. With the start, the current date is over by year, month, day, hour, minute
the
Der Bruch y wird mit 10 multipliziert und alle 8,85 h wird incrementierend eine 1
hinzugezählt bis der Wert 10 erreicht ist. Dann wird der Wert X + 1 gebildet und über
das Register im Display 2 zur Anzeige gebracht. Anschließend wird in einem modulo-8-Zähler
alle 3,6875 Tage zum Wert X + 1 eine 1 hinzugezählt und über das Register
zur Anzeige gebracht im Display 2. Die acht Mondphasen kehren nun durch den
modulo-8-Zähler alle 3,6875 Tage zyklisch wieder.The fraction y is multiplied by 10 and every 8.85
Das Flußdiagramm der Fig. 3 mit alternierend darzustellenden Mondphasen geht aus
dem Flußdiagramm der Fig. 2 hervor. Die Berechnung der Anfangsbedingungen ist
die gleiche. Es wird X gebildet wie bereits beschrieben, Y wird wieder mit 10
multipliziert und incrementierend mit 1 bis 10 hochgezählt alle 8,85 h. X wird über
das Register im Display 2 als entsprechendes Pictogrammsymbol I dargestellt. Dann
wird X + 1 dargestellt und es wird in einem Zähler zu X + 1 alle 3,6875 Tage 1
hinzugezählt bis der Wert 8 erreicht ist und dieser Wert im Display 2 über das
Register dargestellt wird. Dann sind die Anfangsbedingungen erfüllt. Nun wird in
einem modulo-59-Zähler pro Tag mit 2 incrementierend hochgezählt und die so
erhaltenen Werte werden in Bereiche eingeteilt gemäß Flußdiagramm der Fig. 3.The flow chart of FIG. 3 with alternating moon phases starts
the flow chart of FIG. 2. The calculation of the initial conditions is
the same. X is formed as already described, Y becomes 10 again
multiplied and incremented by 1 to 10 incremented every 8.85 h. X is about
the register in
Die Mondphasen-Werte (MPV) 2,4,6,8 oder 1,3,5,7 werden dem ersten Display-Wert
(DV) z.B. 1 zugeordnet über das Register und als entsprechendes
Pictogrammsymbol I im Display dargestellt. Die Mondphasen-Werte (MPV)
10,12,14,16 oder 9,11,13,15 werden über das Register dem zweiten Display-Wert
(DV) z.B. als 2 zugeordnet und als entsprechendes Pictogrammsymbol I im Display 2
dargestellt.
Innerhalb eines Zyklus werden am Schluß die Mondphasen-Werte (MPV)
52,54,56,58 oder 51,53,55,57,59 gebildet und über das Register als achter Wert und
entsprechend der Vereinbarung als achtes Pictogrammsymbol I im Display 2 zur
Anzeige gebracht. Danach kehren alle Zustände zyklisch wieder.The moon phase values (MPV) 2,4,6,8 or 1,3,5,7 are assigned to the first display value (DV)
At the end of a cycle, the moon phase values (MPV) 52,54,56,58 or 51,53,55,57,59 are formed and via the register as eighth value and according to the agreement as eighth pictogram symbol I in
Die Darstellung der Pictogrammsymbole I im Display 2 erfolgt vorzugsweise im 12-Sekunden-Takt
und in der ersten Sekunde wird ein Mond, in der zweiten Sekunde
zwei Monde, in der dritten Sekunde drei Monde, in der vierten Sekunde vier Monde,
in der fünften Sekunde fünf Monde, in der sechsten Sekunde sechs Monde, in der
siebten Sekunde sieben Monde, in der achten Sekunde acht Monde und von der
neunten bis zur zwölften Sekunde werden die aktuellen Mondphasen angezeigt.The pictogram symbols I are preferably shown in the
Der mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung versehene Chronometer kann neben
der Darstellung von Mondphasen weitere geophysikalische Daten, insbesondere die
Temperatur, die Luftfeuchtigkeit, den Luftdruck, die Zeit und Wetterangaben im
Display 2 darstellen.The chronometer provided with the device according to the invention can in addition to
the representation of moon phases further geophysical data, especially the
Temperature, humidity, air pressure, time and weather information in the
Claims (18)
- Device for measuring and representation of geophysical data by means of a measuring sensor, a measuring transducer, a sequence control system and a display (2) for the indication of particularly of the phases of the moon, whereby the phases of the moon are computed by means of a digital sequence control system (1) and indicated at a display (2) by means of pictogram symbols (I),
characterized in thatA) the sequence control system (1) for the computation of the phases of the moon and its indication as pictogram symbols (I) at the display (2) comprises a time base (3) which is synchronizable via an integrated radio receiver (10) by means of a radio time base; andB) as geophysical data apart from the phases of the moon, particularly the temperature, the air humidity, the air pressure or information concerning the weather are indicatable at the display (2). - Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the sequence of the phases of the moon is divided into eight time domains which are represented at the display (2) by means of eight different pictogram symbols (I).
- Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the eight time domains are all similar or dissimilar in length.
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the sequence control system (1) for computing of the phases of the moon and their representation as pictogram symbols (I) on the display (2) consists of a time base in the form of a quartz (3), frequency dividers (4), counters (5), an input unit (6), a write-read memory (RAM) (7), a storage of constant values (ROM) (8) and an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) (9).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the time data of significant phases of the moon are stored in the storage of constant values (ROM) (8).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that as significant phases of the moon the time data particularly of new moon or/and full moon are stored in the storage of constant values (ROM) (8).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that for starting the chronometer and for computing and representation of the current phase of the moon the current date is entered into the input unit (6).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterised in that after entering the current date initial values are computed via the sequence control system (1) which serve are provided to the representation of the current phase of the moon.
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterised in that after computation and indication of the initial values the phases of the moon by numbering of the time of revolution of the moon around the earth in a counter of the sequence control system (1) and by the division in eight time domains of eight phases these phases are represented cyclic recurrent by means of the pictogram symbols (I).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the computation and representation of the phases of the moon after computation of the initial values via the in the storage of constant values (ROM) (8) stored significant phases of the moon particularly new moon and/or full moon the time base (3) of the sequence control system (1) is adapted to synchronization.
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterised in that for computation of the initial values the difference is formed of the current entered date and the date of the immediately preceding significant phase of the moon, particularly new moon or/and full moon from the stored date in the storage of constant values (ROM) (8).
- Device according to claim 11, characterised in that the value of the difference is divided by 3,6875 and the produced value is split into an integer (X) and a fraction (Y).
- Device according to claim 12, characterised in that the integer (X) represents the initial condition and therewith the first indicated and assigned pictogram symbol (I) at the display (2).
- Device according to one of the claims 11 to 13, characterised in that the fraction (Y) is multiplied by 10 and to the produced value a 1 is added every 8,85 h until the so produced value reaches the value 10 and afterwards a 1 is added to the integer (X) whereby via the sequence control system (1) the next following phase of the moon is indicated on the display (2).
- Device according to one of the claims 3, 11 to 14, characterised in that in case of similar long time domains of the eight phases of the moon to be indicated after computing of the initial values (X, X+1) every 3,6875 days a 1 is added to the value X+1 by means of a counter of the sequence control system whereby the counter is a "modulo-8-counter" and the so produced display phase value (DV) represents the eight moon phase-pictogram symbols (I).
- Device according to one of the claims 3, 11 to 14, characterised in that in case of dissimilar long indication of the phases of the moon that are to be indicated all day the time of indication alternates between two sequencing phases of the moon, preferably by one day.
- Device according to claim 16, characterised in that in case of indication of the phases of the moon that are to be indicated all day after computation of the initial values a "modulo-59-counter" of the sequence control system (1) increments by 2 per day and so for 4 or 3 sequence values the eight moon phase pictogram symbols (I) are adapted to be indicated at the display (2) and the eight phases of the moon via the connected values of the "modulo-59-counter" are adapted to be represented cyclic recurrent at the display (2).
- Device according to one of the claims 1 to 17, characterised in that the indication of the pictogram symbols (I) on the display (2) occurs in a 12 seconds cycle and in the first second one moon is indicated, in the second second two moons, in the third second three moons, in the forth second four moons, in the fifth second five moons, in the sixth second six moons, in the seventh second seven moons, in the eighth second eight moons and from the ninth until the twelfth second the current phases of the moon are indicated.
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