JP2014222174A - Measuring sensor, measuring system, and measuring method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a measuring sensor which may be used as a water level measuring device or a water flow measuring device according to a water level, and to provide a measuring system and a measuring method.SOLUTION: A measuring sensor which flows out from a housing device based on a water level includes: a water level measuring part which acquires information on a water level; and a location information acquisition part which acquires information on a location of the measuring sensor.

Description

  The present invention relates to a measurement sensor, a measurement system, and a measurement method.

  In recent years, due to frequent abnormal weather, awareness of disaster prevention is increasing, and in particular, countermeasures against flood damage such as floods and tsunamis are required. In order to prevent or reduce flood damage such as floods and tsunamis, it is important to measure the water level and water flow conditions at various points in rivers and oceans. By grasping the water level and water flow state at various points, it becomes possible to detect the occurrence of flood damage at an early stage and to take appropriate measures against the flood damage that has occurred.

  For example, in order to detect flood damage at an early stage, it is important to grasp the change in the water level. Specifically, the occurrence of flood damage can be detected at an early stage by capturing an abnormal rise or drop in a short time of the water level. In addition, after a flood has occurred, it is important to understand the state of the water flow in order to minimize the damage. Specifically, it is possible to implement optimum measures by grasping the speed and direction of the water flow.

  Here, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for detecting vertical movement by an acceleration sensor and converting it into a water level. Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for measuring a water flow by flowing a float.

JP 2007-85795 A Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-89485

  However, with the techniques disclosed in the cited references 1 and 2, only one of the water level or the water flow can be measured. Therefore, in order to measure an important water level before the occurrence of flood damage and an important water flow after the occurrence of flood damage, there is a problem that both the water level measurement device and the water flow measurement device must be individually installed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is new and improved which can be used as a water level measuring device and a water flow measuring device according to the water level. A measurement sensor, a measurement system, and a measurement method are provided.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, according to an aspect of the present invention, a measurement sensor that flows out of a storage device based on a water level, a water level measurement unit that acquires information about the water level, and position information of the measurement sensor is acquired. A position sensor is provided.

  The measurement sensor may flow out of the storage device when the water level is out of a predetermined range.

  The measurement sensor further includes a sensor transmission unit, and when the measurement sensor is present in the storage device, the sensor transmission unit transmits information on a water level, and the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device. The sensor transmission unit may transmit position information of the measurement sensor.

  The measurement sensor may determine that the measurement sensor has flowed out of the storage device when position information of the measurement sensor changes.

  The measurement sensor may include an angular velocity measurement unit that acquires information regarding the orientation of the measurement sensor.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, according to still another aspect of the present invention, the measurement sensor and a storage device that stores the measurement sensor and flows out the measurement sensor based on a water level are provided. The measurement sensor is provided with a measurement system including a water level measurement unit that acquires information about the water level and a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information of the measurement sensor.

  When the water level is out of a predetermined range, the measurement sensor may flow out of the storage device.

  The storage device includes a columnar container having an opening through which the measurement sensor can pass and an inflow port through which water flows into at least a part of the lower part, and the measurement sensor is accommodated in the columnar container. May be.

  The measurement system further includes at least one of a water level calculation unit and a water flow analysis unit, the water level calculation unit calculates a water level based on information about the water level acquired from the measurement sensor, and the water flow analysis unit The water flow state may be analyzed based on the position information of the measurement sensor.

  The measurement system further includes an outflow determination unit, and the outflow determination unit controls operations of the water level calculation unit and the water flow analysis unit based on whether or not the measurement sensor has flowed out of the storage device. May be.

  The outflow determination unit may determine that the measurement sensor has flowed out when position information of the measurement sensor fluctuates.

  The said water level calculation part may acquire the acceleration of a perpendicular direction as information regarding the said water level, and may calculate a water level.

  The water flow analysis unit may further acquire information on the direction of the measurement sensor from the measurement sensor and analyze the water flow state.

  In order to solve the above problem, according to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a measurement method using a measurement sensor that flows out of a storage device based on a water level, the step of acquiring information on the water level, A measurement method is provided that includes the step of causing the measurement sensor to flow out and the step of acquiring position information of the measurement sensor.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a measurement sensor, a measurement system, and a measurement method that can be used as a water level measurement device and a water flow measurement device according to the water level are provided.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the outline of the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the specific example of the structure of the accommodating apparatus of the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the specific example in case a measurement sensor flows out from the accommodating apparatus of the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the internal structure of the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the structure of a gyro sensor. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement when the gyro sensor of FIG. 5A detects rotation. It is the flowchart figure which showed operation | movement of the information analysis apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

<1. Outline of Measurement System According to Embodiment of Present Invention>
The present invention will be described below with reference to one embodiment, but can be implemented in various forms. A measurement sensor included in a measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water level measurement unit that acquires information about a water level, and a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information of the measurement sensor, and a storage device based on the water level Spill from.

  The measurement sensor which concerns on embodiment of this invention acquires the information regarding a water level. Therefore, when the measurement sensor is accommodated in the accommodation device, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as a water level measurement device that calculates the water level. Further, when the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device, the measurement sensor acquires position information of the measurement sensor at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds). Therefore, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as a water flow measurement device that calculates a water flow state by analyzing a change in position information per unit time of the measurement sensor.

  As described above, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention is a measurement system that can be used as a water level measurement device and a water flow measurement device when a measurement sensor flows out of a storage device according to a water level. Hereinafter, the measurement system will be described in detail.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 1-3, the outline of the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the structure of the storage device of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows the measurement sensor from the storage device of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the specific example in the case of flowing out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a measurement sensor 1, a storage device 3 that stores the measurement sensor 1, and an information analysis device 5 that receives information from the measurement sensor 1. Prepare.

  Here, the measurement sensor 1 and the accommodation apparatus 3 are installed in water, such as a river and the ocean, for example. In addition, the information analysis device 5 is installed, for example, along a river where the accommodation device 3 is installed, and in a harbor facing the ocean where the accommodation device 3 is installed.

  The measurement sensor 1 is, for example, a buoy that has buoyancy and floats on the water surface. Specifically, the measurement sensor 1 may be a spherical buoy that is made of plastic such as polyethylene and glass, and that floats in a river or the ocean.

  The measurement sensor 1 acquires information on the water level and position information of the measurement sensor 1. Specifically, the measurement sensor 1 acquires acceleration in the vertical direction as information on the water level. Since the measurement sensor 1 moves up and down with the water surface, the acceleration of the water level change can be measured by measuring the acceleration in the vertical direction applied to the measurement sensor 1 by the acceleration sensor. Further, the measurement sensor 1 acquires position information of the measurement sensor 1 by GPS (Global Positioning System). Further, the measurement sensor 1 wirelessly communicates the acquired vertical acceleration, the position information of the measurement sensor 1 and the identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds). It transmits to the information analysis device 5. For example, the measurement sensor 1 may perform multi-hop communication using a wireless ad hoc network and transmit the above information to the information analysis device 5.

  Further, the measurement sensor 1 may determine whether or not the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 based on whether or not the position information of the measurement sensor 1 has changed. For example, when the water level rises due to water damage or the like, the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the storage device 3. The measurement sensor 1 that has flowed out of the storage device 3 can be used as a water flow sensor by transmitting the position information and identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 to the information analysis device 5. In such a case, the measurement sensor 1 may stop transmitting the acceleration in the vertical direction, which is information related to the water level, to the information analysis device 5.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the measurement sensor 1 may include an information collection device such as a thermometer or a camera in order to collect more information when the measurement sensor 1 flows out. Good. In addition, the measurement sensor 1 may include, for example, a microphone, a loudspeaker, and a light emitting device so that it can be used as a rescue tool when the measurement sensor 1 flows out. Furthermore, the measurement sensor 1 may be wound with a rope or the like so that a victim can use the measurement sensor 1 instead of a floating ring when the measurement sensor 1 flows out.

  The accommodation device 3 accommodates the measurement sensor 1 therein. Moreover, the measurement sensor 1 accommodated inside the accommodation device 3 flows out when the water level is out of a predetermined range. Specifically, the storage device 3 has a columnar container fixed to a riverbed, a seabed, a quay or the like with a pole or the like, and the measurement sensor 1 is stored inside the columnar container.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a specific structure of the storage device 3 and a state when the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the storage device 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage device 3 includes a columnar container 31 and a pole 37 that holds the columnar container 31 and is driven into a riverbed, a seabed, a quay, or the like. Further, the upper surface of the columnar container 31 is an opening 33, and a net 35 is provided on the lower surface.

  The columnar container 31 is, for example, a cylindrical container having a hollow inside, and the measurement sensor 1 is accommodated therein. Water freely flows in and out from the lower surface of the columnar container 31, and the water levels inside and outside the columnar container 31 are always kept the same.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the water level rises and reaches the upper surface of the columnar container 31, the measurement sensor 1 passes through the opening 33 and flows out of the columnar container 31. On the other hand, when the water level decreases and reaches the lower surface of the columnar container 31, the measurement sensor 1 does not flow out of the columnar container 31 because the net 35 is provided.

  The water level from which the measurement sensor 1 flows out is set by the height of the upper surface of the columnar container 31, and the range of the water level that can be measured by the measurement sensor 1 is set by the vertical length of the columnar container 31. The size of these columnar containers 31 can be appropriately set for each point where the measurement system is installed. Specifically, the height of the upper surface of the columnar container 31 may be a height corresponding to a dangerous water level determined by a river or ocean administrator in which the measurement system is installed. Further, the length of the columnar container 31 may be an annual water level fluctuation width of a river or ocean where the measurement system is installed.

  Note that the structure of the columnar container 31 is not limited to the above example. For example, the columnar container 31 may have a structure in which a bottom is provided on the lower surface and one side is closed, and an outflow inlet through which water can flow in and out is provided in a part of the lower part. Even in such a case, since water flows in and out through the outflow inlet, the water level inside and outside the columnar container 31 can be made the same.

  Furthermore, the columnar container 31 may have a cylindrical structure in which the mesh 35 or the like is not provided and the upper and lower ends are opened. In such a case, the measurement sensor 1 can flow out from both the upper surface and the lower surface of the columnar container 31 by the rise or fall of the water level. Therefore, in such a measurement system, even when the water level of the river and the ocean suddenly drops due to a precursor such as a tsunami, the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the storage device 3 so that the measurement system can be used as a water flow measurement device. become. In such a case, when the water level is lowered due to drought or the like, the outflow of the measurement sensor 1 occurs similarly. However, since the water level drop due to drought occurs slowly, the measurement system should distinguish between the water level drop due to drought and the river and ocean level drop due to a precursor such as a tsunami by referring to the progress of the water level fluctuation. Can do.

  The information analysis device 5 calculates at least one of the water level and the water flow state based on the information received from the measurement sensor 1. Specifically, the information analysis device 5 calculates the amount of fluctuation of the water level by integrating the vertical acceleration measured by the measurement sensor 1 twice, and based on the initial water level registered in advance, the current water level Is calculated. In addition, the information analysis device 5 receives the position information and identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 transmitted at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds), and the movement direction of the measurement sensor 1 per unit time And the direction and speed of the water flow which is a water flow state are calculated by calculating movement amount.

  The information analysis device 5 may receive information from the plurality of measurement sensors 1 and calculate at least one of the water level and the water flow state for each of them. In particular, when the water level and the water flow state are measured using a plurality of measurement sensors 1, it is possible to detect a tsunami or the like at an early stage from the tendency of the water flow at a plurality of points.

  Further, the information analysis device 5 determines whether or not the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 based on whether or not the position information of the measurement sensor 1 has changed. Here, when the information analysis device 5 determines that the measurement sensor 1 is accommodated in the accommodation device 3, the information analysis device 5 calculates the water level. Further, when it is determined that the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3, the water flow state is calculated. In addition, when the information analysis device 5 determines that the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3, the information analysis device 5 may determine that water damage has occurred and may issue an instruction or an instruction instruction such as an alarm warning an emergency.

  As described above, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as a water level measurement device when the measurement sensor 1 is accommodated in the columnar container 31 of the accommodation device 3. Moreover, when the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the storage device 3, it can be used as a water flow measurement device. Therefore, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as a water level measurement device that grasps a change in the water level in order to detect flood damage at an early stage before the occurrence of flood damage. Moreover, the measurement system which concerns on embodiment of this invention can be used as a water flow measuring device which grasps | ascertains a water flow state in order to suppress damage to the minimum, when water damage generate | occur | produces and a water level rises.

<2. Internal Configuration of Measurement System According to Embodiment of the Present Invention>
Next, the internal configuration of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a measurement sensor 1, a storage device 3, and an information analysis device 5. Here, since the accommodation device 3 is as described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

(2.1. Internal structure of measurement sensor)
First, the internal configuration of the measurement sensor 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the measurement sensor 1 includes a sensor communication unit 100, a water level measurement unit 110, a position information acquisition unit 120, and an angular velocity measurement unit 130.

  The sensor communication unit 100 transmits information on the water level, position information on the measurement sensor 1, information on the orientation of the measurement sensor 1, and an identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 to the information analysis device 5. Specifically, the sensor communication unit 100 includes the vertical acceleration calculated by the water level measurement unit 110, the position information of the measurement sensor 1 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 120, and the direction of the measurement sensor 1 calculated by the angular velocity measurement unit 130. The information on the information and the identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 are repeatedly transmitted to the information analysis device 5 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds). Here, for example, the sensor communication unit 100 may perform wireless communication by performing multi-hop communication using a wireless ad hoc network.

  Further, the sensor communication unit 100 determines whether or not the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 based on whether or not the position information of the measurement sensor 1 has changed, and changes the information to be transmitted. Good. For example, when the measurement sensor 1 is accommodated in the accommodation device 3, the sensor communication unit 100 transmits the information regarding the water level, the position information of the measurement sensor 1, and the identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 to the information analysis device 5. Also good. Further, when the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the storage device 3, the sensor communication unit 100 transmits the position information of the measurement sensor 1, the information regarding the orientation of the measurement sensor 1, and the identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 to the information analysis device 5. May be.

  The water level measurement unit 110 measures the acceleration in the vertical direction applied to the measurement sensor 1. Specifically, the water level measurement unit 110 includes an acceleration sensor, and measures the acceleration in the vertical direction applied to the measurement sensor 1. Since the measurement sensor 1 is floating on the water surface, the vertical acceleration of the measurement sensor 1 becomes the acceleration of the water level change. Here, the water level measurement unit 110 not only measures the vertical acceleration applied to the measurement sensor 1, but also calculates the amount of vertical fluctuation by integrating the vertical acceleration twice, thereby analyzing the information. You may transmit to the apparatus 5. In addition, as an acceleration sensor with which the water level measurement part 110 is provided, various well-known acceleration sensors can be used.

  The position information acquisition unit 120 acquires position information of the measurement sensor 1 by receiving radio waves from GPS satellites. Specifically, the position information acquisition unit 120 receives radio waves from a plurality of GPS satellites, and acquires the position information of the measurement sensor 1 by calculating the distance from each GPS satellite. In addition, the position information acquisition unit 120 performs, for example, a differential GPS (Differential GPS) that further receives a radio signal from a fixed station whose accurate position coordinates are known in order to improve the accuracy of the acquired position information. Also good.

  The angular velocity measurement unit 130 acquires information regarding the orientation of the measurement sensor 1. Specifically, the angular velocity measuring unit 130 includes a gyro sensor and measures the horizontal angular velocity applied to the measurement sensor 1 as information on the direction of the measurement sensor 1.

  With such a configuration, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention calculates the direction of the measurement sensor 1 from the horizontal angular velocity applied to the measurement sensor 1, thereby calculating the water flow state calculated from the position information of the measurement sensor 1 ( In particular, the direction of water flow) can be corrected.

  Note that the angular velocity measuring unit 130 may not only measure the horizontal angular velocity applied to the measurement sensor 1, but may further calculate the orientation of the measurement sensor 1 from the horizontal angular velocity and transmit it to the information analysis device 5. .

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, a structure of a gyro sensor which is a kind of angular velocity sensor included in the angular velocity measuring unit 130 and a method of measuring the angular velocity will be described. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the structure of the gyro sensor. FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing an operation when the gyro sensor of FIG. 5A detects rotation.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the gyro sensor includes drive arms 131A and 131B, connecting arms 133A and 133B, detection arms 135A and 135B, and a fixing portion 137. The drive arms 131A and 131B are symmetric with respect to the detection arms 135A and 135B and vibrate in the “A” direction, and detection electrodes are formed on the surfaces of the detection arms 135A and 135B. The connecting arms 133A and 133B and the fixing portion 137 are formed of a rigid structure.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, for example, when rotation in the “B” direction is applied to the gyro sensor shown in FIG. 5A, Coriolis force acts on the drive arms 131A and 131B, and the drive arms 131A and 131B Vibration in the “C” direction occurs. Further, when the drive arms 131A and 131B vibrate in the “C” direction, the fixing portion 137 bends and the detection arms 135A and 135B move in the “D” direction. The gyro sensor shown in FIG. 5A can detect the angular velocity of rotation by detecting the potential difference due to the movement of the detection arms 135A and 135B with the detection electrode.

  The specific structure of the gyro sensor included in the angular velocity measuring unit 130 and the method for measuring the angular velocity have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various other known angular velocity sensors can be used.

(2.2. Internal structure of information analysis device)
Next, the internal configuration of the information analysis device 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the information analysis device 5 includes a device communication unit 500, an outflow determination unit 510, a water level calculation unit 520, and a water flow analysis unit 530.

  The device communication unit 500 receives a signal from the measurement sensor 1 transmitted at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds). For example, the device communication unit 500 is an antenna that receives a radio signal from the measurement sensor 1. Here, the apparatus communication unit 500 may have any antenna shape as long as it can receive a radio signal from the sensor communication unit 100 of the measurement sensor 1.

  The outflow determination unit 510 determines whether or not the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 and controls the operations of the water level calculation unit 520 and the water flow analysis unit 530. Since the measurement sensor 1 is housed inside the housing device 3, the position information does not change unless it flows out of the housing device 3. Therefore, the outflow determination unit 510 can determine that the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 when the position information of the measurement sensor 1 fluctuates.

  Specifically, the outflow determination unit 510 acquires the position information of the measurement sensor from the measurement sensor 1, and whether the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 based on whether or not the position information has changed. Judge whether or not. In addition, when the measurement sensor 1 is accommodated in the accommodation device 3, the outflow determination unit 510 causes the water level calculation unit 520 to calculate the water level. When the measurement sensor 1 flows out of the accommodation device 3, the outflow determination unit 510 causes the water flow analysis unit 530 to Let the state be calculated.

  The water level calculation unit 520 acquires the acceleration in the vertical direction from the measurement sensor 1 and calculates the water level. Specifically, the water level calculation unit 520 acquires the vertical acceleration applied to the measurement sensor 1 from the measurement sensor 1, and calculates the fluctuation amount of the water level by integrating the vertical acceleration twice. Further, the water level calculation unit 520 calculates the current water level with reference to the calculated fluctuation amount of the water level and the initial water level registered in advance. The initial water level registered in advance may be, for example, a value that can be determined to be drought when the measurement sensor 1 is lowered to the bottom of the containing device 3, and is the average water level of the previous year. There may be.

  The water flow analysis unit 530 acquires the position information of the measurement sensor 1 and the angular velocity in the horizontal direction from the measurement sensor 1, and calculates the water flow state. Specifically, the water flow analysis unit 530 acquires the position information and identification ID of the measurement sensor 1 transmitted from the measurement sensor 1 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds), and the position information The movement direction and the movement amount per unit time of the measurement sensor 1 are calculated from the fluctuation amount. Further, the water flow analysis unit 530 calculates the direction and speed of the water flow at the position where the measurement sensor 1 exists from the calculated movement direction and movement amount of the measurement sensor 1 per unit time.

  Here, the water flow analysis unit 530 may obtain the horizontal angular velocity of the measurement sensor 1 from the measurement sensor 1 and calculate the direction of the measurement sensor 1. In such a case, the water flow analysis unit 530 uses the direction of the measurement sensor 1 to correct the movement direction and the movement amount of the measurement sensor 1 per unit time calculated from the position information, so that the direction of the water flow with higher accuracy is obtained. And the speed can be calculated.

  The outflow determination unit 510, the water level calculation unit 520, and the water flow analysis unit 530 described above store, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is an arithmetic processing unit, a program used by the CPU, calculation parameters, and the like. It can be realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), a program used in the execution of the CPU, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores parameters that change as appropriate during the execution, and the like.

<3. Operation of Measurement System According to Embodiment of the Present Invention>
The configuration of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Hereinafter, the operation of the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information analysis apparatus 5 included in the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, the water level calculation unit 520 acquires information on the water level, an identification ID, and the like from the measurement sensor 1 via the device communication unit 500 (S100). Here, the information regarding the water level is, for example, the acceleration in the vertical direction of the measurement sensor 1. Next, the water level calculation unit 520 calculates the amount of fluctuation of the water level from the acquired vertical acceleration, and calculates the water level by referring to the initial water level registered in advance (S110). In addition, the outflow determination unit 510 acquires the position information, identification ID, and the like of the measurement sensor 1 from the measurement sensor 1 via the device communication unit 500 (S120).

  Subsequently, the outflow determination unit 510 refers to the previously acquired position information of the measurement sensor 1 and determines whether or not the position information of the measurement sensor 1 has fluctuated (S130). Here, when the position information of the measurement sensor 1 has not changed (S130 / No), the outflow determination unit 510 determines that the measurement sensor 1 has not flowed out of the storage device 3, and the information analysis device 5 performs S100. The operation related to the calculation of the water level is performed again.

  Moreover, when the positional information on the measurement sensor 1 is changing (S130 / Yes), the outflow determination unit 510 determines that the measurement sensor 1 has flowed out of the storage device 3 (S140). In such a case, the water flow analysis unit 530 acquires the position information of the measurement sensor 1, information regarding the orientation, the identification ID, and the like from the measurement sensor 1 via the device communication unit 500 (S150). Here, the information regarding the direction is, for example, the angular velocity of the measurement sensor 1 in the horizontal direction.

  Next, the water flow analysis unit 530 calculates the movement direction and the movement amount of the measurement sensor 1 per unit time from the acquired position information of the measurement sensor 1. Further, the water flow analysis unit 530 calculates the direction of the measurement sensor 1 from the acquired horizontal angular velocity, corrects the moving direction of the measurement sensor 1, and calculates the water flow state (S160). Furthermore, the water flow analysis unit 530 repeats the operations of S150 and S160 at a predetermined timing (for example, at intervals of 1 to 10 seconds), and measures changes in the water flow state.

<4. Summary>
The measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above. According to the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device based on the water level, so that it can be used as a water level measurement device and a water flow measurement device according to the water level.

  Here, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited by the number of measurement sensors 1 and information analysis devices 5. For example, the measurement system according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a measurement system in which each of the measurement sensor 1 and the information analysis device 5 is one, or a plurality of measurement sensors 1 and a plurality of information analysis devices 5. It may be a measurement system consisting of However, for early detection of water damage and prevention of damage, it is desirable to analyze the water level and water flow state at a larger number of points in a lump, and therefore, it includes a plurality of measurement sensors 1 and one information analysis device 5. A measurement system is most preferred.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 Container apparatus 5 Information analyzer 31 Columnar container 33 Opening 35 Net | network 37 Pole 100 Sensor communication part 110 Water level measurement part 120 Position information acquisition part 130 Angular velocity measurement part 500 Apparatus communication part 510 Outflow judgment part 520 Water level calculation part 530 Water flow analysis part

Claims (14)

A measurement sensor that flows out of the containment device based on the water level,
A water level measurement unit that obtains information about the water level;
A position information acquisition unit for acquiring position information of the measurement sensor;
A measurement sensor comprising:   The measurement sensor according to claim 1, wherein when the water level is out of a predetermined range, the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device. The measurement sensor further includes a sensor transmission unit,
When the measurement sensor is present inside the storage device, the sensor transmission unit transmits information on the water level, and when the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device, the sensor transmission unit detects the position of the measurement sensor. The measurement sensor according to claim 1 or 2, which transmits information.   The said measurement sensor is a measurement sensor as described in any one of Claims 1-3 which judges that it flowed out of the said accommodating apparatus, when the positional information on the said measurement sensor fluctuates.   The said measurement sensor is a measurement sensor as described in any one of Claims 1-4 provided with the angular velocity measurement part which acquires the information regarding the direction of the said measurement sensor. A measurement sensor;
A storage device that houses the measurement sensor and flows out the measurement sensor based on a water level;
The measurement sensor includes a water level measurement unit that acquires information about a water level, and a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information of the measurement sensor.   The measurement system according to claim 6, wherein when the water level is out of a predetermined range, the measurement sensor flows out of the storage device.   The storage device includes a columnar container having an opening through which the measurement sensor can pass and an inflow port through which water flows into at least a part of the lower part, and the measurement sensor is accommodated in the columnar container. The measurement system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The measurement system further includes at least one of a water level calculation unit and a water flow analysis unit,
The water level calculation unit calculates the water level based on the information on the water level acquired from the measurement sensor,
The measurement system according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the water flow analysis unit analyzes a water flow state based on position information of the measurement sensor. The measurement system further includes an outflow determination unit,
The measurement system according to claim 9, wherein the outflow determination unit controls operations of the water level calculation unit and the water flow analysis unit based on whether or not the measurement sensor has flowed out of the storage device.   The measurement system according to claim 10, wherein the outflow determination unit determines that the measurement sensor has flowed out when position information of the measurement sensor changes.   The measurement system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the water level calculation unit acquires acceleration in a vertical direction as information on the water level and calculates a water level.   The measurement system according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the water flow analysis unit further acquires information on the direction of the measurement sensor from the measurement sensor and analyzes the water flow state. It is a measurement method using a measurement sensor that flows out of the storage device based on the water level,
Obtaining information about the water level;
A step of the measurement sensor flowing out based on a water level;
Obtaining position information of the measurement sensor;
Measuring method including

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