JP2020008381A - Weather observation device - Google Patents

Abstract

To deal with the difficulty of securing the amount of heat generation by suppressing the height of a column.SOLUTION: The weather observation device includes: a column set to extend in a vertical direction; a connection tool connecting the column and an end of a streamer body on the column side to each other; and a reception unit for a solar power generator arranged below the streamer body in a vertical direction. The streamer body and the solar power generator are arranged so that the other end of the streamer body to the column is closer to the opposite side of the column than the end of the solar power generator near the column when there is no wind.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a weather observation device.

BACKGROUND ART A weather observation device including a photovoltaic power generation panel and a windsock is known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2). In a conventional weather observation device, a relatively small planar photovoltaic power generation panel corresponding to the thickness of the column is installed at the top or near the center of the column.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2002-123900 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2003-342921 [Patent Document 3] JP-A-2005-139795

  For example, an attempt to transmit the result of weather observation by wireless communication increases power consumption. Therefore, it is conceivable to increase the height of the columns to suppress a decrease in the amount of power generation due to the windsink covering the solar power generation panel. However, in this case, interference between the windsock and the flying object becomes a problem. As described above, it is difficult to secure the power generation amount while suppressing the height of the column.

  In a first aspect of the present invention, a weather observation device is provided. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a column installed so as to extend in a vertical direction. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a connecting device that connects the support-side end of the main body of the windsock to the support. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a light receiving unit of a photovoltaic power generation device arranged below the windsock main body in the vertical direction. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, in a windless state, the wind main body and the sun are arranged so that the other end of the wind main body with respect to the support is on the side opposite to the support side end of the light receiving section of the photovoltaic power generation device. A light receiving unit of the photovoltaic device is arranged.

  In a second aspect of the present invention, a weather observation device is provided. The above weather observation device includes, for example, a support. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a connecting device that connects the support-side end of the main body of the windsock to the support. The above weather observation device includes, for example, a light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to a support. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, when the support is installed such that the windsink main body and the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device are such that the extending direction of the support is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the light reception of the photovoltaic power generation device is performed. The portion is disposed vertically below the upper end of the windsock main body. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, the windsink main body and the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generator are in a windless state, and the other end of the windsink main body with respect to the support is closer to the support side end of the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device. It is arranged so that it may be on the opposite side of the support.

  In the meteorological observation apparatus according to the first and second aspects, the streamer is arranged such that the end of the streamer main body on the side of the pole is closer to the pole than the other end of the light receiving section of the photovoltaic device with respect to the column. The main body and the light receiving unit of the solar power generation device may be arranged. In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device has an inclination in which the upper side in the vertical direction when the support is installed is closer to the support, and the lower side in the vertical direction when the support is installed expands to the opposite support side. It may have a part. In the above weather observation device, the inclined portion may have a curved portion that is curved in a circumferential direction about the axis of the support.

  In the above-mentioned weather observation device, the connecting device may be made of a material harder than the windsock main body. In the above meteorological observation device, the streamer main body and the connection device may be arranged such that the other end of the connection device with respect to the column is on the side opposite to the support side end of the streamer main body. In the above meteorological observation device, the other end of the connecting device to the support is substantially equal to the other end of the photovoltaic device to the light receiving portion of the support, or to the other end of the photovoltaic device to the light receiving portion of the support. The streamer body and the connecting device may be arranged so as to be on the opposite side of the strut.

  In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is (a) the region on the column, and the first region in which the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the column. And the minimum value of the distance between the one end of the support in the extending direction is a region on the support, and the minimum value of the distance between the second region where the connecting device is arranged and one end of the support It may be attached to a post so that it is larger than the post. In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device includes: (b) when the column is installed so that the extending direction of the column is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the axis of the column and the photovoltaic power generation The device may be attached to the support so that the minimum value of the distance to the light receiving unit of the device is smaller than the maximum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the surface of the main body facing the support in a windless state.

  In a third aspect of the present invention, a weather observation device is provided. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a column to which the windsock body is attached. The above weather observation device includes, for example, a light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to a support. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is (a) a region on the column, and the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the column. The minimum value of the distance between one region and one end of the column in the direction of extension of the column is a region on the column, and a second region in which a connecting device for connecting the streamer body to the column is arranged, and one of the columns. Is attached to the column so as to be larger than the minimum value of the distance to the end of the column. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device includes: (b) when the support is installed such that the extending direction of the support is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the axis of the support and the sun; The photovoltaic device is attached to the column such that the minimum value of the distance to the light receiving section is smaller than the maximum value of the distance between the axis of the column and the surface of the main body facing the column in a windless state.

  In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device includes: (c) the axis of the column in the first region when the column is installed so that the direction of extension of the column is substantially parallel to the vertical direction. So that the maximum value of the distance to the light-receiving part of the photovoltaic power generation equipment is larger than the minimum value of the distance between the axis of the column and the surface of the windsink body facing the column in a windless state. May be. In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device may be configured such that the maximum value of the distance between the first region of the column and one end of the column is equal to or less than the length of the main body of the streamer. , May be attached to a column.

  In a fourth aspect of the present invention, a weather observation device is provided. The weather observation device described above includes, for example, a column to which the windsock body is attached. The above weather observation device includes, for example, a light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to a support. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is (a) a region on the column, and the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the column. The minimum value of the distance between one region and one end of the column in the direction of extension of the column is a region on the column, and a second region in which a connecting device for connecting the streamer body to the column is arranged, and one of the columns. Is attached to the column so as to be larger than the minimum value of the distance to the end of the column. In the above meteorological observation device, for example, in the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device, (d) the maximum value of the distance between the first region of the support and one end of the support is equal to or less than the length of the main body of the streamer. So that it is attached to a support.

  In the meteorological observation device according to the first, second, third, and fourth aspects, one end of the connecting device is attached to the vicinity of the suction port of the main body. It may have a string-shaped member. In the above-mentioned weather observation device, the connecting device may have a base portion attached to the support. The connecting device may have a rotating portion rotatably supported by the base portion and to which the streamer body is attached. The base portion may be attached to the column such that the rotation axis of the rotating portion and the axis of the column are substantially parallel. In the above-mentioned weather observation device, the rotating unit may include a rotating body rotatably supported by the base unit. The rotating section may include a first frame member having a cylindrical shape. The rotating unit may include a second frame member that connects the first frame member to a part of the outer edge of the rotating body. In the above-described weather observation device, at least one of the base unit and the rotating unit may further include a holding unit to which at least one of a wind speed measurement device and an imaging device is attached.

  In the above meteorological observation device, the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device has at least two positions along the extending direction of the column, and the axis of the column is different from the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device, It may be attached to a support. In the above weather observation device, the light receiving unit of the solar power generation device may include a solar power generation panel having a curved surface shape. The weather observation device described above may include a windsock body.

  In a fifth aspect of the present invention, a connection device is provided. The above-mentioned connection device connects a streamer main part to a support, for example. The connection device described above includes, for example, a base portion attached to a column. The connecting device includes, for example, a rotating unit rotatably supported by the base unit. In the above-described connecting device, the rotating unit has, for example, a first holding unit to which the windsock main body is attached. In the connection device described above, the rotating unit has, for example, a second holding unit to which at least one of a wind speed measuring device and an imaging device is attached.

  The above summary of the present invention is not an exhaustive listing of all the required features of the present invention. Further, a sub-combination of these feature groups can also be an invention.

1 schematically shows an example of a system configuration of a weather information providing system 100. 3 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the user interface unit 32. FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a side view of a weather information collection device 110. FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a top view of a weather information collection device 110. FIG. FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of the weather information collection device 110. FIG. An example of the internal configuration of the power receiving and distribution unit 564 is schematically illustrated. An example of the positional relationship between the light receiving section 332 and the streamer display section 350 is schematically shown. An example of the positional relationship between the light receiving section 332 and the streamer display section 350 is schematically shown. An example of the positional relationship between the light receiving section 332 and the streamer display section 350 is schematically shown. 1 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of a management server 120.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims. In addition, not all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are necessarily indispensable to the solution of the invention. In the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description may be omitted.

[Overview of Weather Information Providing System 100]
FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a system configuration of the weather information providing system 100. In the present embodiment, the weather information providing system 100 includes a weather information collection device 110 and a management server 120. The weather information providing system 100 may be an example of a weather observation device. The weather information collection device 110 may be an example of a weather observation device.

  In the present embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 is arranged near the heliport 20. The weather information collection device 110 collects, for example, information (may be referred to as weather information) on weather near the heliport 20 or the like. Examples of the weather information include information on wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, radiation dose, concentration of a specific chemical substance, earthquake motion, vibration, noise, and the like. The radiation dose may be a space radiation dose. Examples of the information on the ground motion include a Gal number, an amplitude, a seismic intensity, an SI value, and the like. The weather information collection device 110 may store the weather information in an arbitrary storage device in association with the information indicating the time at which the weather information was collected.

  The weather information collection device 110 may collect information on the state of the weather information collection device 110 (sometimes referred to as state information). Examples of the state information include an image in the vicinity of the weather information collection device 110, and information regarding an abnormality that has occurred in the weather information collection device 110. The above image may be an image in which the heliport 20 is a subject. The image may be a still image or a moving image. The above abnormality may be an abnormality related to a structure or an abnormality related to a function. The weather information collection device 110 may store the state information in an arbitrary storage device in association with information indicating the time at which the state information was collected.

  In the present embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 transmits the collected various information to the management server 120 via the communication network 10. The weather information collection device 110 may transmit the collected weather information to the helicopter 30 using the heliport 20. The weather information collection device 110 may transmit the collected weather information to the helicopter 30 in a P2P manner, or may transmit the collected weather information to the helicopter 30 via the communication network 10.

  In the present embodiment, the helicopter 30 includes a user interface unit 32. The helicopter 30 may constitute a part of the weather information providing system 100. Helicopter 30 may be an example of a flying object. Examples of the flying object include an airplane, an airship or a balloon, a balloon, a helicopter, and a drone. The flying object may be a manned flying object or an unmanned flying object.

  In the present embodiment, the communication network 10 may be a transmission path for wired communication, a transmission path for wireless communication, or a combination of a transmission path for wireless communication and a transmission path for wired communication. . The communication network 10 may include a wireless packet communication network, the Internet, a P2P network, a dedicated line, a VPN, a power line communication line, and the like. The communication network 10 may include (i) a mobile communication network such as a mobile phone network, (ii) a wireless MAN (for example, WiMAX (registered trademark)), a wireless LAN (for example, WiFi (registered trademark)). )), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), and a wireless communication network such as NFC (Near Field Communication).

  In the present embodiment, the management server 120 acquires various types of information collected by the weather information collection device 110. The management server 120 may acquire the information collected by each weather information collection device from each of the one or more weather information collection devices 110. The weather information collection device 110 stores information collected by each of the one or more weather information collection devices 110 in an arbitrary storage device, and manages the information.

  In one embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 requests at least one of the one or more weather information collection devices 110 to collect specific information at a predetermined timing or at an arbitrary timing. The weather information collection device 110 updates the information stored in the storage device based on the information transmitted in response to the request.

  In another embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 acquires a request from the user interface unit 32 of the helicopter 30 and provides information according to the request. For example, the weather information collection device 110 receives a request signal requesting at least one of weather information and status information on a specific heliport 20 from the user interface unit 32 of the helicopter 30 via the communication network 10. The weather information collecting device 110 refers to the information stored in the storage device and extracts the information indicated in the request signal. The weather information collecting device 110 transmits the extracted information via the communication network 10 as a response to the request signal.

[Specific Configuration of Each Unit of Weather Information Providing System 100]
Each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may be realized by hardware, may be realized by software, or may be realized by hardware and software. At least a part of each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may be realized by a single server, or may be realized by a plurality of servers. At least a part of each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may be realized on a virtual machine or a cloud system. At least a part of each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may be realized by a personal computer or a mobile terminal. Examples of the mobile terminal include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet, a notebook computer or a laptop computer, and a wearable computer. Each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may store information using a distributed ledger technology such as a blockchain or a distributed network.

  When at least a part of the components configuring the weather information providing system 100 is realized by software, the components realized by the software perform operations related to the components in an information processing apparatus having a general configuration. It may be realized by activating a specified program. The information processing device includes, for example, (i) a data processing device having a processor such as a CPU and a GPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication interface, and the like, and (ii) a keyboard, a touch panel, a camera, a microphone, various sensors, and a GPS receiver. And (iii) output devices such as a display device, a speaker, and a vibration device, and (iv) a storage device (including an external storage device) such as a memory and an HDD.

  In the information processing device described above, the data processing device or the storage device may store a program. The above program may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. The above-described program is executed by the processor to cause the information processing device to execute an operation specified by the program.

  The program may be stored in a computer-readable medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a memory, and a hard disk, or may be stored in a storage device connected to a network. The program may be installed in a computer constituting at least a part of the weather information providing system 100 from a computer-readable medium or a storage device connected to a network. When the program is executed, the computer may function as at least a part of each unit of the weather information providing system 100.

  The program that causes the computer to function as at least a part of each unit of the weather information providing system 100 may include a module that specifies the operation of each unit of the weather information providing system 100. These programs or modules act on a data processing device, an input device, an output device, a storage device, or the like to cause a computer to function as each unit of the weather information providing system 100, or cause the computer to perform information processing in each unit of the weather information providing system 100. Or execute a method.

  The information processing described in the program functions as a specific means in which the software related to the program and various hardware resources of the weather information providing system 100 cooperate with each other when the program is read by the computer. I do. Then, the specific means realizes the calculation or processing of information according to the purpose of use of the computer in the present embodiment, whereby the weather information providing system 100 corresponding to the purpose of use is constructed.

  FIG. 2 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the user interface unit 32. In the present embodiment, the user interface unit 32 includes an input unit 220, an output unit 230, and a communication unit 240. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 240 has a short-range wireless communication unit 242 and a mobile communication unit 244.

  In the present embodiment, the input unit 220 receives an input from a passenger of the helicopter 30. The input unit 220 may receive an input from the user via a keyboard, a touch panel, a pointing device, or the like, or may receive an input from the user using a voice input system or a gesture input system.

  In the present embodiment, the output unit 230 outputs information to a passenger of the helicopter 30. In one embodiment, the output unit 230 includes a display device that displays or projects information. The display device described above may be an installation-type device disposed on the helicopter 30 or a device disposed on a wearable device used by the crew of the helicopter 30. In another embodiment, the output unit 230 includes a speaker, a headphone, or an earphone that outputs information as sound or vibration.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 240 sends and receives information between the helicopter 30 and at least one of the weather information collection device 110 and the management server 120. The short-range wireless communication unit 242 transmits and receives information by a short-range wireless communication method. The mobile communication unit 244 transmits and receives information by a mobile communication system. Note that, in another embodiment, the communication unit 240 may transmit and receive information by a satellite communication method.

  The communication unit 240 may transmit a request signal requesting specific information to at least one of the weather information collection device 110 and the management server 120. In one embodiment, the communication unit 240 transmits a request signal to the weather information collection device 110 using the short-range wireless communication unit 242. Further, the communication unit 240 receives a response to the above-described request signal by using the short-range wireless communication unit 242. In another embodiment, the communication unit 240 transmits a request signal to the management server 120 using the mobile communication unit 244. Further, the communication unit 240 receives a response to the above-described request signal using the mobile communication unit 244.

[Overview of Each Unit of Weather Information Collection Device 110]
Details of an example of the weather information collecting device 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5. FIG. 3 schematically illustrates an example of a side view of the weather information collection device 110. FIG. 4 schematically illustrates an example of a top view of the weather information collection device 110. FIG. 5 schematically shows an example of an AA ′ cross-sectional view of the weather information collecting device 110. FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 show the weather information collecting device 110 in a state where a relatively strong wind is blowing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 includes a base 310, a support 320, a power generation unit 330, a connection unit 340, a streamer display unit 350, and a device housing unit 360. . In the present embodiment, the power generation section 330 has a light receiving section 332. In the present embodiment, the weather information collection device 110 includes a device holding unit 362, a cable 364, an anemometer 372, a camera 374, a speaker 382, and a warning light 384. FIG. 3 schematically illustrates an example of the appearance of the weather information collection device 110 when the support 320 is installed such that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, one end of the streamer display unit 350 functions as a suction port 452. The other end of the streamer display section 350 functions as an outlet 454. In the present embodiment, the end on the side of the suction port 452 is attached to the support column 320 via the connecting portion 340. The end on the side of the outlet 454 is a free end, and flies or hangs depending on the wind speed.

  The power generation unit 330 may be an example of a solar power generation device. The light receiving unit 332 may be an example of a solar power generation device and an inclined unit. The connection part 340 may be an example of a connection device. The streamer display unit 350 may be an example of a streamer main body. The suction port 452 may be an example of an end of the main body on the side of the streamer. The outlet 454 may be an example of the other end of the main body of the blower main body with respect to the column.

  In the present embodiment, the base 310 is arranged near the heliport 20 and supports the column 320. The base 310 may be formed on a foundation such as concrete, gravel, or the like. The upper surface of the base 310 is preferably flat, and is preferably horizontal.

  In the present embodiment, the column 320 supports at least one of one or a plurality of devices constituting the weather information collection device 110. For example, the power generation unit 330, the connection unit 340, the device housing unit 360, and the device holding unit 362 are attached to the column 320. A streamer display unit 350 may be attached to the column 320. In the present embodiment, the streamer display unit 350 is attached to the support column 320 via the connection unit 340. Similarly, an anemometer 372 may be attached to the column 320 via the connecting portion 340. In addition, at least one of the camera 374, the speaker 382, and the warning light 384 may be attached to the support 320 via the device holding unit 362.

  In addition, the installation positions of various devices are not limited to the present embodiment. In another embodiment, for example, a camera 374 is attached to the column 320 via the connection 340. The anemometer 372 may be attached to the support column 320 via the device holder 362.

  When the weather information collecting device 110 is installed, the support 320 is installed on the base 310 so that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction. Thereby, the support 320 is installed so as to extend in the vertical direction. The height of the support 320 installed on the base 310 is preferably 1.5 m to 2.5 m from the ground, more preferably 1.7 m to 2.3 m, and more preferably 1.8 to 2 m. It is more preferred that there be. For example, the support 320 includes a solid or hollow, rod-shaped or column-shaped member. In addition, the weather information collection device 110 may include an auxiliary member (not shown) that supports the column 320.

  The material and structure of the column 320 are determined so as to withstand the wind having the set wind speed in an appropriate reproduction period at the installation location of the weather information collection device 110. The material and structure of the column 320 may be determined such that when the column 320 contacts the rotor of the heliport 20, the column 320 is damaged earlier than the rotor. The column 320 may be provided with a color or a pattern determined by laws and regulations to be observed at the installation location.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 generates electric power. The power generation unit 330 may output information indicating the state of the power generation unit 330. Examples of the state of the power generation unit 330 include a power generation amount, presence / absence of abnormality, and the like.

  The power generation unit 330 generates power using, for example, renewable energy. The power generation unit 330 may include devices such as a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic element. Devices such as a photovoltaic power generation panel and a photovoltaic power generation element are arranged in, for example, the light receiving unit 332. The power generation unit 330 may form a part of a solar power generation facility. The solar power generation equipment includes, for example, a power generation unit 330, a substation device, and a power storage device.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 is attached to the column 320. For example, when the installation of the weather information collection device 110 is completed and the column 320 is installed, the power generation unit 330 is disposed vertically below the wind-span display unit 350. The attachment position of the power generation unit 330 on the support column 320 may be closer to the center of the support column 320 than the attachment position of the connection unit 340 or the wind-slip display unit 350 on the support column 320.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 has a truncated cone-shaped outer shape. The basic shape of the outer shape of the power generation unit 330 is not limited to the present embodiment. In another embodiment, the power generation unit 330 may have a basic shape of a cone, a basic shape of a polygonal pyramid, or a basic shape of a truncated polygonal shape.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 is attached to the column 320 so that the light receiving unit 332 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction when the installation of the weather information collection device 110 is completed and the column 320 is installed. Can be For example, when the support 320 is installed, the power generation unit 330 is configured such that the distance between the upper end of the light receiving unit 332 and the axis of the support 320 is lower than the end of the light receiver 332, Is attached to the column 320 so as to be smaller than the distance from the axis.

  In a state where the column 320 is installed and the power generation unit 330 is attached to the column 320, the light receiving unit 332 has a vertically upper side closer to the column and a lower side in the vertical direction spread to the opposite column side. In a plane perpendicular to the direction in which the axis of the support 320 extends, the direction approaching the axis of the support 320 is referred to as “support side”, and the direction away from the axis of the support 320 is referred to as “anti-support side”. In some cases. When two positions near the support 320 are compared, a position closer to the support 320 may be referred to as “close to the support”.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 is arranged so as to entirely surround the column 320. Similarly, one or a plurality of light receiving units 332 are arranged so as to entirely surround the column 320. A gap of an appropriate size may be formed between the plurality of light receiving units 332.

  Note that, in another embodiment, the power generation unit 330 may be arranged to surround 180 degrees or more around the column 320, or may be arranged to surround 180 degrees or more and 240 degrees or less around the column 320. It may be arranged so as to surround 180 degrees or more and 270 degrees or less around the column 320. Similarly, one or a plurality of light receiving units 332 may be arranged to surround 180 degrees or more around support 320, or may be arranged to surround 180 degrees or more and 240 degrees or less around support 320. , May be arranged so as to surround 180 degrees or more and 270 degrees or less around the column 320.

  In this case, according to one embodiment, the power generation unit 330 is not arranged in a region on the north side when the weather information collection device 110 is installed at the installation location around the column 320. In another embodiment, the light receiving unit 332 is not provided in a region on the north side when the weather information collection device 110 is installed at the installation location on the outer periphery of the power generation unit 330. In still another embodiment, of the outer periphery of the power generation unit 330, the east side, the south side, or the north side when the weather information collection device 110 is installed at the installation location, the light receiving unit on the front surface and the back surface of the power generation unit 330. 332 are arranged. Then, in the area on the north side of the outer periphery of the power generation unit 330 when the weather information collection device 110 is installed at the installation location, the sunlight is directed toward the light receiving unit 332 arranged on the back surface of the power generation unit 330. A reflecting plate for reflecting is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the light receiving unit 332 has, for example, a curved portion that is curved in a circumferential direction around the axis of the support column 320. Thereby, the windsock display unit 350 rolls more smoothly on the light receiving surface of the light receiving unit 332. As a result, the life of the streamer display unit 350 is prolonged, and damage to the light receiving unit 332 is suppressed.

  In one embodiment, the light receiving section 332 has one or a plurality of photovoltaic panels, each of which has a curved light receiving surface. For example, the light receiving unit 332 is configured by a single solar panel having a truncated conical outer shape. In a case where the power generation unit 330 is not provided in a part around the column 320, the light receiving unit 332 may be configured by a single solar panel having an outer shape in which a part of a truncated cone is removed. . The part to be removed may be a rotating body having a truncated cone axis as a rotation axis.

  In another embodiment, the light receiving unit 332 includes (i) one or more solar power panels each having a planar light receiving surface, and (ii) a cover that covers the one or more solar power panels, A transparent protective cover having a trapezoidal outer shape. When the power generation unit 330 is not provided in a part of the periphery of the column 320, the protective cover may have an outer shape in which a part of a truncated cone is removed. The part to be removed may be a rotating body having a truncated cone axis as a rotation axis.

  In the present embodiment, the connection portion 340 connects the suction port 452 of the streamer display portion 350 and the column 320. In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 340 has a cylindrical member having a predetermined length. One end of the tubular member is attached near the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350, and the other end of the tubular member is attached to the column 320. Thus, the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350 and the support 320 are connected.

  The above-mentioned cylindrical member is made of, for example, a material that is harder than the streamer display unit 350. Thereby, the contact area between the wind-swing display unit 350 and the light receiving unit 332 of the power generation unit 330 is reduced. As a result, the life of the streamer display unit 350 is extended. Further, damage to the light receiving unit 332 is suppressed, and power generation efficiency is improved.

  Note that, in another embodiment, the connecting portion 340 has a string-shaped member. One end of the string-like member is attached to the vicinity of the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350, and the other end of the string-like member is attached to the column 320. Thus, the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350 and the support 320 are connected.

  In the present embodiment, an anemometer 372 is attached to the connecting portion 340. The connecting portion 340 may include a rotary connector (not shown) for transmitting at least one of a communication signal and electric power between the cable 364 and the anemometer 372. In another embodiment, a camera 374 may be attached to the connection portion 340.

  In the present embodiment, the streamer display unit 350 is connected to the column 320 such that at least the end on the side of the outlet 454 can swing. The streamer display unit 350 has, for example, a cylindrical shape. An airflow according to the wind speed is introduced into the windsock display unit 350 from the suction port 452 of the windsock display unit 350. The airflow passes through the inside of the wind-swing display unit 350 and blows off toward the air outlet 454. The cross-sectional area of the inlet 452 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the outlet 454. The material of the streamer display unit 350 is not particularly limited. The windsock display section 350 may be given a color or pattern determined by laws and regulations to be observed at the installation location.

  In the present embodiment, the device housing section 360 houses various devices. The device housing portion 360 is disposed, for example, near the end portion on the bottom side when the column 320 is installed. In the device housing section 360, for example, devices having a relatively large mass, such as power supply equipment and a control device, are housed.

  In the present embodiment, the device holding unit 362 holds various devices. The device holding portion 362 is arranged, for example, near the end portion on the top side when the support 320 is installed. The device holding unit 362 may hold a device having a smaller mass as compared with the device stored in the device storage unit 360. In the present embodiment, the device holding unit 362 holds a camera 374, a speaker 382, and a warning light 384. The device holding unit 362 may hold other types of devices. For example, in another embodiment, the device holding unit 362 holds the anemometer 372.

  In the present embodiment, the cable 364 transmits and receives at least one of information and electric power between the units of the weather information collection device 110. Cable 364 may include at least one of a communication cable and a power cable.

  In the present embodiment, the anemometer 372 measures the wind speed. The anemometer 372 may measure the wind speed and the wind direction. The anemometer 372 outputs data indicating the measurement result. The anemometer 372 may output the data indicating the measurement result and the data indicating the measurement time in association with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the camera 374 captures an image around the weather information collection device 110. The camera 374 captures an image of the heliport 20, for example. The camera 374 outputs image data. The camera 374 may output the image data in association with data indicating the imaging time. The camera 374 may have a panorama shooting function or a wide-angle shooting function. Camera 374 may be a 180 degree camera or a 360 degree camera. The camera 374 may have an infrared imaging device. Camera Camera 374 may include lighting equipment.

  In the present embodiment, when a specific event has occurred or when a specific event has occurred, the speaker 382 and the warning light 384 output information indicating that fact. According to one embodiment, when the helicopter 30 lands on the heliport 20 proximate to the weather information collection device 110, the speaker 382 outputs a voice message instructing to leave the heliport 20. The warning light 384 lights or flashes according to a predetermined pattern to indicate that the helicopter 30 lands on the heliport 20. According to another embodiment, when a disaster occurs, the speaker 382 outputs a voice message indicating that the disaster has occurred. The warning light 384 lights or flashes according to a predetermined pattern to indicate that a disaster has occurred.

[Example of power generation unit 330]
As shown in FIG. 5, the power generation unit 330 includes a frame 520 and a seal member 524. The frame 520 is fixed to the column 320 by, for example, screws, clamps, or the like (not shown). The frame 520 holds one or more light receiving units 332. The frame 520 holds one or more light receiving units 332 such that when the weather information collection device 110 is installed, the light receiving surface 532 of the one or more light receiving units 332 has an inclination with respect to the vertical direction.

  In the present embodiment, the power generation unit 330 has an umbrella shape or a bowl shape. In the present embodiment, when the weather information collection device 110 is installed, the power generation unit 330 is configured such that a cross section when the power generation unit 330 is cut along a plane parallel to the axis of the column 320 is convex upward. It is attached to the column 320. Thereby, the power generation unit 330 can accommodate various devices therein. As a result, the power generation unit 330 can protect the device from rain, snow, wind, direct sunlight, and the like. In another embodiment, the power generation unit 330 may have a box shape.

  In the present embodiment, a seal member 524 is provided at a connection portion between the power generation unit 330 and the support column 320. Thereby, intrusion of rainwater into the inside of the power generation unit 330 is suppressed. In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of device holding units 526 are arranged inside the power generation unit 330. In the present embodiment, the device holding unit 526 holds a weather observation unit 572, a tilt detection unit 574, and a communication unit 582. The device holding unit 526 may be a shelf or a rack. The device holding unit 526 may be fixed to the support column 320 or may be fixed to the frame 520.

  In the present embodiment, the weather observation unit 572 collects various types of weather information at the installation location of the weather information collection device 110. For example, the weather observation unit 572 measures at least one of temperature, humidity, rainfall, radiation dose, and the concentration of a specific chemical substance. The weather observation unit 572 outputs data indicating the measurement result. The weather observation unit 572 may output the data indicating the measurement result and the data indicating the measurement time in association with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the inclination detection unit 574 detects the inclination of the column 320. The inclination detector 574 outputs data indicating the detection result. The data indicating the detection result may be data indicating the inclination angle of the column 320 with respect to the vertical direction, or may be data indicating that the inclination angle of the column 320 with respect to the vertical direction is larger than a predetermined value. The inclination detection unit 574 may output data indicating the detection result and data indicating the detection time in association with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 582 sends and receives information between the weather information collection device 110 and at least one of the helicopter 30 and the management server 120. The communication unit 582 may support a plurality of communication schemes. Examples of the communication scheme include a short-range wireless communication scheme, a mobile communication scheme, a satellite communication scheme, and the like. The communication unit 582 may transmit and receive information using communication services of a plurality of communication carriers. The communication unit 582 may correspond to a whip connection by LoRa communication. As a result, a robust communication system is established even during a disaster.

  In one embodiment, the communication unit 582 transmits, to the management server 120, at least one of the weather information collected by the weather information collection device 110 and the status information of the weather information collection device 110 according to a predetermined schedule. In this case, the above information may be transmitted by a mobile communication system.

  In another embodiment, in response to receiving a request signal requesting specific information, the communication unit 582 transmits information requested by the request signal to a transmission source of the request signal. For example, the communication unit 582 receives a request signal from the helicopter 30 by short-range wireless communication, and transmits information requested by the request signal to the helicopter 30 by short-range wireless communication. Thereby, power consumption is suppressed. In addition, the communication unit 582 may receive a request signal from the management server 120 by mobile communication, or may transmit information requested by the request signal to the management server 120 by mobile communication.

[An example of the connecting portion 340]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the connecting portion 340 includes a base member 540 and a rotating member 550. The rotating member 550 includes a rotating body 552, a cylindrical frame 554, a connection frame 556, and a device holding section 558.

  The base member 540 may be an example of a base. The rotation member 550 may be an example of a rotation unit. The tubular frame 554 may be an example of a first frame member and a first holding unit. The connection frame 556 may be an example of a second frame member. The device holding unit 558 may be an example of a second holding unit.

  In the present embodiment, the base member 540 is attached to the column 320. The base member 540 is attached to the column 320 so that, for example, the rotation axis of the rotating member 550 is substantially parallel to the axis of the column 320. The base member 540 may be fixed to the support column 320 by a screw, a clamp, or the like (not shown). The base member 540 is attached, for example, near the end of the column 320. The base member 540 may be attached to an end of the column 320.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation member 550 is rotatably supported by the base member 540. In addition, a streamer display unit 350 is attached to the rotating member 550. Thus, the streamer display unit 350 is connected to the column 320 and can rotate around the axis of the column 320.

  At least one of the rotator 552 and the base member 540 may be provided with an azimuth detecting unit that detects a direction or an azimuth indicated by at least one of the device holding unit 558 and the cylindrical frame 554. The azimuth detecting unit may be a rotary encoder that detects at least one of the rotation angle and the rotation speed of the rotating body 552.

  At least one of the rotator 552 and the base member 540 is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates the rotator 552 using a power source such as a leaf spring or a motor when the wind speed is lower than a predetermined value. May be. The rotation mechanism may rotate the rotating body 552 so that the tubular frame 554 is disposed on the north side when the wind speed is lower than a predetermined value. This suppresses a decrease in the amount of power generation due to the windsock display unit 350 covering the light receiving unit 332 of the power generation unit 330.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating body 552 is rotatably supported by the base member 540. The rotating body 552 may include a rotating connector (not shown) that transmits at least one of a communication signal and power to and from the base member 540. Thereby, at least one of the communication signal and the electric power can be transmitted between the device held by the device holding unit 558 and the cable 364 arranged on the support 320.

  In the present embodiment, the cylindrical frame 554 has a cylindrical shape and holds the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350. The positional relationship between the end of the cylindrical frame 554 on the connection frame 556 side and the suction port 452 is not particularly limited. In one embodiment, the suction port 452 is provided at an end of the cylindrical frame 554 on the connection frame 556 side. In another embodiment, the suction port 452 is disposed between an end of the cylindrical frame 554 on the connection frame 556 side and an end of the cylindrical frame 554 on the opposite side.

  The material and structure of the cylindrical frame 554 are determined so that the suction port 452 can be kept open. The tubular frame 554 may hold (i) the streamer display section 350 from inside the streamer display section 350, or (ii) may hold the streamer display section 350 from outside the streamer display section 350.

  In the present embodiment, the connection frame 556 connects the cylindrical frame 554 to a part of the outer edge of the rotating body 552. The material and structure of the connection frame 556 are determined so as to withstand the wind having the set wind speed during the appropriate reproduction period at the installation location of the weather information collection device 110. In addition, the connection method of the rotating body 552 and the windsock display unit 350 is not limited to the present embodiment. In another embodiment, the rotating body 552 and the streamer display unit 350 may be connected by a string-like, rod-like, or plate-like member.

  In the present embodiment, the device holding unit 558 holds the anemometer 372. The device holding unit 558 is disposed, for example, on a part of the outer edge of the rotating body 552. In one embodiment, the device holding unit 558 may be disposed at a position where the representative point of the device holding unit 558 and the representative point of the cylindrical frame 554 are substantially point-symmetric about the rotation axis of the rotating body 552. In another embodiment, the device holder 558 may be disposed inside the cylindrical frame 554. Note that the device holding unit 558 may hold a device different from the anemometer 372. For example, in another embodiment, the device holding unit 558 holds the camera 374.

[One Example of Device Housing Unit 360]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the device housing section 360 houses a power storage section 562, a power receiving / distributing section 564, a vibration detecting section 576, and a control section 584. The device housing 360 may protect the devices housed inside the device housing 360 from rain, snow, wind, direct sunlight, and the like. A shelf or rack for holding various devices may be provided inside the device housing 360.

  In the present embodiment, power storage unit 562 stores the power generated by power generation unit 330. The power storage unit 562 may supply power to various devices provided in the weather information collection device 110 via the cable 364. Power storage unit 562 may output information indicating the state of power storage unit 562. For example, power storage unit 562 outputs information indicating the state of power storage unit 562 to at least one of communication unit 584 and control unit 584 via cable 364. Examples of the state of the power storage unit 562 include a power storage amount, presence or absence of an abnormality, and the like. In one embodiment, the cable 364 is disposed primarily on the outer surface of the post 320. In another embodiment, the support column 320 may be a hollow column, and at least a portion of the cable 364 may be disposed inside the support column 320.

  In the present embodiment, the power receiving and distribution unit 564 receives power from outside the weather information collection device 110 and supplies power to each unit of the weather information collection device 110. The power receiving and distribution unit 564 receives power from the power generation unit 330 and supplies power to each unit of the weather information collection device 110. The power receiving and distribution unit 564 receives power from the power storage unit 562 and supplies power to each unit of the weather information collection device 110. Details of the power receiving and distribution unit 564 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the vibration detection unit 576 detects vibration or acceleration. The vibration detection unit 576 may collect information on the earthquake motion at the installation location of the weather information collection device 110. The vibration detection unit 576 outputs data indicating the measurement result. The vibration detection unit 576 may output data indicating the measurement result and data indicating the measurement time in association with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 584 controls various devices arranged in the weather information collection device 110. For example, the control unit 584 transmits a control signal to various devices via the cable 364. The control unit 584 may obtain, via the cable 364, data indicating a measurement result from various measurement devices provided in the weather information collection device 110. The control unit 584 may transmit and receive information between the helicopter 30 and the management server 120 using the communication unit 582, and may execute various information processing.

  The control unit 584 may transmit to the management server 120 at least one of the weather information collected by the weather information collection device 110 and the status information of the weather information collection device 110 according to a predetermined schedule. The control unit 584 may transmit the information requested by the request signal to the transmission source of the request signal in response to receiving the request signal requesting the specific information. As a transmission source of the request signal, at least one of the helicopter 30 and the management server 120 is exemplified.

  The control unit 584 may receive a request signal from the helicopter 30 by short-range wireless communication. Further, a response to the above request signal may be transmitted by short-range wireless communication. Thereby, power consumption is suppressed. In addition, the control unit 584 may acquire information indicating the estimated arrival time of the helicopter 30 from the helicopter 30 or the management server 120. The control unit 584 may disable the short-range wireless communication function until the estimated arrival time of the helicopter 30 is reached. Thereby, power consumption is further suppressed.

  The control unit 584 may manage the states of various devices arranged in the weather information collection device 110. For example, the control unit 584 acquires, from each device of the weather information collection device 110, information indicating the operation state of the device, information indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality that has occurred in the device, and the like.

  The control unit 584 may detect an abnormality of the weather information collection device 110 or the heliport 20 based on the detection results of the inclination detection unit 574 and the vibration detection unit 576. For example, when the vibration detection unit 576 detects a ground motion having a predetermined strength or more, the control unit 584 determines the amount of change in the inclination of the column 320 before and after the ground motion detected by the tilt detection unit 574 beforehand. It is determined whether the threshold value has been exceeded. When the amount of change in the inclination of the column 320 exceeds the threshold, the control unit 584 may determine that an abnormality has occurred in the weather information collection device 110 or the heliport 20.

  The control unit 584 may manage the power usage state. For example, the control unit 584 manages at least one of an external power reception amount, an external power transmission amount, a power generation amount of the power generation unit 330, a power storage amount of the power storage unit 562, and a power consumption amount of each device. .

  The control unit 584 may have a function of a Web server. The control unit 584 may enable the Web server function when an abnormality is detected in the transmission and reception of information with the management server 120. Thus, even when an abnormality occurs in the management server 120, distribution of weather information and the like is continued. When receiving a signal for remotely controlling a specific device of the weather information collection device 110 from the management server 120, the control unit 584 may control the specific device based on the signal.

  FIG. 6 schematically illustrates an example of an internal configuration of the power receiving and distribution unit 564. In the present embodiment, the power receiving and distribution unit 564 includes an AC / DC inverter 622, a DC / DC converter 624, and a power control unit 626.

  In the present embodiment, the AC / DC inverter 622 receives power from outside the weather information collection device 110. For example, the AC / DC inverter 622 receives power from at least one of a general commercial power supply and a portable generator. The AC / DC inverter 622 transmits external power to the DC / DC converter 624. Note that the AC / DC inverter 622 may supply electric power to the outside of the weather information collection device 110. The AC / DC inverter 622 may transmit information regarding the transfer of electric power with the outside to the control unit 584.

  In the present embodiment, the DC / DC converter 624 receives power from at least one of the AC / DC inverter 622, the power generation unit 330, and the power storage unit 562. After adjusting the voltage, the DC / DC converter 624 supplies power to each unit of the weather information collection device 110 via the power supply control unit 626 and the cable 364. DC / DC converter 624 may charge power storage unit 562. The DC / DC converter 624 may transmit, to the control unit 584, information regarding the transfer of power between the AC / DC inverter 622, the power generation unit 330, and at least one of the power storage unit 562.

  In the present embodiment, the power control unit 626 monitors the voltage and current of the cable 364. The power supply control unit 626 may suppress the fluctuation of the voltage and stabilize the voltage. The power control unit 626 may adjust the supply and demand of electric power in the weather information collection device 110. The power control unit 626 adjusts the supply and demand of electric power in the weather information collection device 110 by controlling charging and discharging of the power storage unit 562, for example. The power control unit 626 may transmit to the control unit 584 at least one of the information on the voltage and current of the cable 364 and the information on the power supply and demand of the weather information collection device 110.

  FIG. 7 schematically illustrates an example of a positional relationship between the light receiving unit 332 and the streamer display unit 350. FIG. 7 shows a state of the weather information collecting apparatus 110 in a windless state. FIG. 7 illustrates representative devices or members of the weather information collection device 110 described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the column 320 has an end 722 and an end 724 in the direction in which the axis 720 extends. When the support 320 is installed such that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the end 722 is disposed on the upper side, and the end 724 is disposed on the lower side. The light receiving surface 532 of the light receiving section 332 has an end 732 and an end 734. When the support 320 is installed such that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the end 732 is disposed on the upper side, and the end 734 is disposed on the lower side.

  The cylindrical frame 554 of the connecting portion 340 has an end 742 and an end 744 in the extending direction of the cylindrical shape. In the present embodiment, one end 742 of the cylindrical frame 554 is connected to the connection frame 556. Further, the wind-span display section 350 is arranged such that the suction port 452 of the wind-span display section 350 is disposed between one end 742 of the cylindrical frame 554 and the other end 744 of the cylindrical frame 554. Attached to the frame 554. In the present embodiment, the suction port 452 of the streamer display section 350 is arranged at one end 742 of the tubular frame 554, and the other end 744 of the tubular frame 554 is arranged inside the streamer display section 350. The streamer display unit 350 is attached to the cylindrical frame 554 so as to be operated.

  In FIG. 7, a region 711 of the support 320 indicates a region where the light receiving unit 332 is projected in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the support 320 extends. An area 712 of the support 320 indicates an area where the connecting portion 340 is arranged in the support 320. The region 711 may be an example of a first region. The region 712 may be an example of a second region.

[An example of the positional relationship between the streamer display unit 350 and the light receiving unit 332]
According to one side surface of the weather information collecting device 110, the light receiving unit 332 and the light receiving unit 332 are arranged such that the outlet 454 of the streamer display unit 350 is closer to the support column than the support column end 732 of the light receiver 332 in a windless state. A streamer display unit 350 is arranged. According to the present embodiment, the power generation section 330 is attached to the column 320 such that a part of the light receiving section 332 is disposed at a position covered by the streamer display section 350 in a windless state. Thereby, the height of the column 320 can be suppressed.

  In some countries or regions, the lower limit of the length of the streamer display unit 350 may be determined by law or the like. In this case, if the power generation unit 330 is attached to the column 320 so that the light receiving unit 332 is not covered by the display unit 350 in a windless state, the height of the column 320 may be very high. When the height of the support 320 is extremely high, when a flying object such as a helicopter or a drone lands near the weather information collection device 110, the support 320 may obstruct the approach or landing of the flying object. . On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the height of the support column 320 can be suppressed while securing the length of the windsock display unit 350, so that the windsock installed near the landing point of the flying object Suitable for being used.

  Further, assuming that the light receiving unit 332 of the power generating unit 330 is a single planar photovoltaic power generation panel facing a single direction, when a part of the light receiving unit 332 is blown off and covered by the display unit 350. In addition, the power generation amount of the power generation unit 330 is greatly reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the light receiving unit 332 is disposed so as to surround the column 320, and the normal vector of the light receiving unit 332 faces a plurality of directions.

  For example, when the installation of the weather information collection device 110 is completed, the light receiving unit 332 includes: (i) a region in which the normal vector points in the south direction, and (ii) a region in which the normal vector points in the northeast direction. At least one of a region where the normal vector faces east, a region where the normal vector faces southeast, a region where the normal vector faces southwest, and a region where the normal vector faces west. . Thus, even if a part of the light receiving unit 332 is blown off and covered with the display unit 350, the power generation unit 330 can secure a certain amount of power generation.

  In the present embodiment, the light-receiving unit 332 and the wind-span display unit 350 are arranged such that the suction port 452 of the wind-span display unit 350 is closer to the support than the end 734 of the light-receiving unit 332 at the other end with respect to the support 320. Is also good. Accordingly, the life of the connecting part 340 and the light receiving part 332 may be prolonged.

  For example, when the length of the cylindrical frame 554 or the connection frame 556 in the extending direction is long, or when the size of the power generation unit 330 is small, the suction port 452 of the wind-span display unit 350 is more than the end 734 of the light receiving unit 332. It can be arranged to be on the opposite side of the strut. However, as the length of the cylindrical frame 554 or the connecting frame 556 in the extending direction becomes longer, the strength of the column 320 and the connecting portion 340 needs to be increased, and the cost increases. In addition, assuming that the flying object comes into contact with the strut 320, the strength of the strut 320 is preferably smaller than the strength of the flying body. Furthermore, when the size of the power generation unit 330 is reduced, the types and number of devices that can be accommodated inside the power generation unit 330 are reduced.

  Further, for example, when the connecting portion 340 includes a string-shaped member such as a mouth string, in a calm state, the suction port 452 of the windsock display section 350 is closer to the column than the end 734 of the light receiving section 332. If they are arranged in such a manner, the mouth strap and the edge of the light receiving section 332 interfere with each other. For example, the mouth string moves on the light receiving unit 332 while being in contact with the edge of the light receiving unit 332 according to a change in the wind direction. When the connecting portion 340 includes a member for maintaining the shape of the suction port 452, the light receiving portion 332 may be damaged by the movement of the member. As a result, the life of at least one of the mouth strap and the light receiving unit 332 may be shortened.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the light-receiving unit 332 is attached to the column 320 such that the suction port 452 of the wind-span display unit 350 is closer to the column than the end 734 of the light-receiving unit 332 at the other end of the column 320. The position is determined. Thereby, interference between the connecting portion 340 and the light receiving portion 332 is suppressed. As a result, as described above, the life of the connecting portion 340 and the light receiving portion 332 may be prolonged.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the manufacturing cost of the support column 320 and the connecting portion 340 is reduced. Further, since the strength of the strut 320 is relatively small, even if the flying object comes into contact with the strut 320, the damage to the flying object can be suppressed or reduced. In addition, according to the present embodiment, the space below the power generation unit 330 can be effectively used. For example, a measuring device, a communication device, and the like may be arranged in a space below the power generation unit 330. Accordingly, interference between the measurement device, the communication device, and the like and the streamer display unit 350 is suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 340 and the streamer display portion 350 are arranged such that the end 744 of the connecting portion 340 on the other end side with respect to the column 320 is on the opposite side of the support port than the suction port 452 of the streamer display portion 350. You may. In addition, the other end 744 of the connecting portion 340 on the other end of the support 320 with respect to the support 320 is substantially equal to or opposite to the end 734 of the light receiving portion 332 on the other end of the support 320, The connection unit 340 and the streamer display unit 350 may be arranged.

  Furthermore, when the weather information collection device 110 is installed, the light receiving unit 332 may be attached to the column 320 such that the light receiving surface 532 of the light receiving unit 332 has an inclination with respect to the vertical direction. Thereby, the incident angle of sunlight on the light receiving unit 332 becomes closer to 90 degrees, and the power generation efficiency of the power generation unit 330 is improved.

[Another example of positional relationship between streamer display unit 350 and light receiving unit 332]
According to another aspect of the weather information collection device 110, (a) a region 711 of the struts 320, the minimum value _{L 12} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, the region 712 of the struts 320, the end of the strut 320 as is larger than the minimum value _{L 22} of the distance between parts 722, the light receiving portion 332 is attached to the post 320. The end 722 of the support 320 may be an end on the side that becomes the upper end of the support 320 when the support 320 is installed such that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction. Thereby, when the installation of the weather information collection device 110 is completed, the light receiving unit 332 is attached below the upper end of the streamer display unit 350.

Also, when the strut 320 is installed so as to be substantially parallel to the vertical direction is the extending direction of the (b) post 320, the axis 720 of the strut 320, the minimum value _{L 32} of the distance between the light receiving portion 332, the axis 720 of the post 320, so as to be smaller than the maximum value _{L 54} of the distance between the surface 752 facing the strut 320 of the windsock display unit 350 in a no-wind condition, the light receiving unit 332, be attached to the strut 320 Good. The distance between the axis 720 of the support 320 and the light receiving unit 332 may be the distance between the axis 720 of the support 320 and the light receiving surface 532 of the light receiving unit 332.

(C) When the support 320 is installed so that the extending direction of the support 320 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the maximum value L ₃₄ of the distance between the axis 720 of the support 320 and the light receiving unit 332 in the region 711. but the axis 720 of the post 320, so larger than the minimum value _{L 56} of the distance between the surface 752 of the windsock display unit 350 in a no-wind condition, the light receiving unit 332 may be attached to the post 320. As described above, the distance between the axis 720 of the support 320 and the light receiving unit 332 may be the distance between the axis 720 of the support 320 and the light receiving surface 532 of the light receiving unit 332.

For example, the light receiving portion 332 has a length in the stretching direction of (i) a tubular frame 554, so that greater than the maximum value _{L 34} of the distance between the axis 720 of the post 320 and the light receiving portion 332, the post 320 It is attached. Receiving unit 332 than the absolute value, a predetermined value of the difference between the maximum value _{L 34} of the distance in the stretching direction of the length, axis 720 and a light receiving portion 332 of struts 320 (ii) a tubular frame 554 It may be attached to the column 320 so as to be small.

  In this case, the streamer display unit 350 is attached at a position where the suction port 452 is closer to the end 742 than to the end 744 of the connecting unit 340. Thereby, the installation area of the weather information collection device 110 is further reduced.

(D) the region 711 of the struts 320, the maximum value _{L 14} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, so that the less the length of the streamer display unit 350, the light receiving portion 332, attached to the strut 320 Is also good. In still air, the maximum value L ₁₄ of the above, from the upper end 744 of the tubular frame 554, so as to be smaller than the distance to the tip of the outlet 454 of the windsock display unit 350, the light receiving portion 332, strut 320. Accordingly, damage to the light receiving unit 332 due to the collision of the air outlet 454 of the wind sink display unit 350, which is a free end, with the light receiving unit 332 is suppressed.

Furthermore, the minimum value _{L 52} of the distance between the inlet 452 of axis 720 and windsock display unit 350 of the strut 320, to be smaller than the maximum value _{L 34} of the distance between the axis 720 of the post 320 and the light receiving portion 332 Alternatively, the light receiving section 332 may be attached to the support 320. Accordingly, the life of the connecting part 340 and the light receiving part 332 may be prolonged.

For example, if a long length of the extending direction of the tubular frame 554 or the connecting frame 556, or if the size of the power generation unit 330 is _{small, L 52} may be greater than _{L 34.} However, as the length of the cylindrical frame 554 or the connecting frame 556 in the extending direction becomes longer, the strength of the column 320 and the connecting portion 340 needs to be increased, and the cost increases. In addition, assuming that the flying object comes into contact with the strut 320, the strength of the strut 320 is preferably smaller than the strength of the flying body. Furthermore, when the size of the power generation unit 330 is reduced, the types and number of devices that can be accommodated inside the power generation unit 330 are reduced.

Further, for example, when the connecting portion 340 includes a string-like member such as a mouth string, if it is arranged that L ₅₂ is larger than L ₃₄ in a windless state, the mouth string and the edge of the light receiving section 332 may be arranged. Interfere. For example, the mouth string moves on the light receiving unit 332 while being in contact with the edge of the light receiving unit 332 according to a change in the wind direction. When the connecting portion 340 includes a member for maintaining the shape of the suction port 452, the light receiving portion 332 may be damaged by the movement of the member. As a result, the life of at least one of the mouth strap and the light receiving unit 332 may be shortened.

On the other hand, according to this _{embodiment, L 52} is to be smaller than _{L 34,} mounting position of the light receiving portion 332 in the struts 320 are determined. Thereby, interference between the connecting portion 340 and the light receiving portion 332 is suppressed. As a result, as described above, the life of the connecting portion 340 and the light receiving portion 332 may be prolonged. In addition, the manufacturing cost of the column 320 and the connecting portion 340 can be reduced. Furthermore, even in the event that the flying object comes into contact with the column 320, damage to the flying object can be suppressed or reduced. In addition, the space below the power generation unit 330 can be effectively used.

  Further, the light receiving section 332 may be attached to the column 320 such that the distance between the axis 720 of the column 320 and the light receiving section 332 is different at at least two positions along the extending direction of the column 320. That is, the light receiving unit 332 may have an inclination with respect to the vertical direction when the weather information collection device 110 is installed. Thereby, the incident angle of sunlight on the light receiving unit 332 becomes closer to 90 degrees, and the power generation efficiency of the power generation unit 330 is improved.

In one embodiment, the attachment position of the light receiving portion 332 in the struts 320 includes a region 711 of (a) posts 320, the minimum value _{L 12} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, the region 712 of the struts 320, the struts greater than the minimum value L ₂₂ of the distance between the end portion 722 of the 320, (b) when the post 320 as the stretching direction is substantially parallel to the vertical direction of the strut 320 is installed, the axis of the strut 320 720, the minimum value _{L 32} of the distance between the light receiving portion 332, the axis 720 of the strut 320, lower than the maximum value _{L 54} of the distance between the surface 752 facing the strut 320 of the windsock display unit 350 in the still air Is determined. According to the present embodiment, the power generation section 330 is attached to the column 320 such that a part of the light receiving section 332 is disposed at a position covered by the streamer display section 350 in a windless state.

  Thereby, the height of the column 320 can be suppressed. As described above, the lower limit value of the length of the streamer display unit 350 may be determined by law or the like. Even in such a case, according to the present embodiment, the height of the support column 320 can be suppressed while securing the length of the windsock display unit 350, and therefore, it can be installed near the landing point of the flying object. It is suitable for being used as a streamer.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the light receiving unit 332 is arranged so as to surround the column 320, and the normal vector of the light receiving unit 332 faces a plurality of directions. For example, when the installation of the weather information collection device 110 is completed, the light receiving unit 332 includes: (i) a region in which the normal vector points in the south direction, and (ii) a region in which the normal vector points in the northeast direction. At least one of a region where the normal vector faces east, a region where the normal vector faces southeast, a region where the normal vector faces southwest, and a region where the normal vector faces west. . Thus, even if a part of the light receiving unit 332 is blown off and covered with the display unit 350, the power generation unit 330 can secure a certain amount of power generation.

In other embodiments, the attachment position of the light receiving portion 332 in the struts 320 includes a region 711 of (a) posts 320, the minimum value _{L 12} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, the region 712 of the struts 320, greater than the minimum value _{L 22} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, the area 711 of the (d) post 320, the maximum value _{L 14} of the distance between the end portion 722 of the post 320, the windsock display 350 It is determined to be less than or equal to the length. Thereby, the height of the column 320 can be suppressed. According to the present embodiment, since the height of the support column 320 can be suppressed while securing the length of the windsock display unit 350, the windsock display unit 350 can be used as a windsock installed near the landing point of the flying object. Are suitable.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, breakage of the light receiving unit 332 due to the air outlet 454 of the streamer display unit 350 being a free end colliding with the light receiving unit 332 is suppressed. Furthermore, also in the present embodiment, when the light receiving unit 332 is arranged so as to surround the column 320, even if a part of the light receiving unit 332 is covered with the streamer display unit 350, the power generation unit 330 Can secure a certain amount of power generation.

  FIG. 8 schematically illustrates an example of a positional relationship between the light receiving unit 332 and the streamer display unit 350. FIG. 8 shows a state of the weather information collection device 810 in a windless state. FIG. 8 shows representative devices or members of the weather information collection device 810.

  In the present embodiment, the weather information collecting device 810 may have the same configuration as the weather information collecting device 110 except that the connecting unit 840 is used instead of the connecting unit 340. The connecting portion 840 may have the same configuration as the connecting portion 340 except that a ring-shaped frame 854 is used instead of the tubular frame 554 and a rope 856 is used instead of the connecting frame 556. . One end of the rope 856 is attached near the suction port 452 of the streamer display unit 350, and the other end is attached to the rotating body 552. Rope 856 may be referred to as a lanyard.

  The weather information collection device 810 may be an example of a weather observation device. The connecting portion 840 and each portion of the connecting portion 840 may be an example of a connecting device. The rope 856 may be an example of a string-shaped member of the connecting device.

  As shown in FIG. 8, even when the connecting portion 840 is used instead of the connecting portion 340, the positional relationship between the light receiving portion 332 and the streamer display portion 350 is the same as the positional relationship described with reference to FIG. May be the same as Therefore, the mounting position of the light receiving unit 332 may be determined based on a procedure similar to the procedure described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 schematically illustrates an example of a positional relationship between the light receiving unit 332 and the streamer display unit 350. FIG. 9 shows a state of the weather information collecting device 910 in a state where a relatively strong wind is blowing. FIG. 9 shows representative devices or members of the weather information collection device 910.

  In the present embodiment, the weather information collecting device 910 may have the same configuration as the weather information collecting device 810, except that the connecting unit 940 is used instead of the connecting unit 840. In FIG. 9, a region 912 indicates a region where the connecting portion 940 is arranged on the column 320.

  In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 940 includes a pulley 942, a pulley 944, a rope 946, and a mounting jig 948. The pulley 942 is disposed near the end 722 of the column 320, and the pulley 944 is disposed near the end 724 of the column 320. The rope 946 is processed into a belt shape or a ring shape, and is disposed between the pulley 944 and the rope 946. The attachment jig 948 is fixed to a part of the rope 946. Thus, the attachment jig 948 moves with the movement of the rope 946.

  The weather information collection device 910 may be an example of a weather observation device. The region 912 may be an example of a second region. The connection part 940 may be an example of a connection device.

  As shown in FIG. 9, even when the connecting part 940 is used instead of the connecting part 340 or the connecting part 840, the positional relationship between the light receiving part 332 and the streamer display part 350 is related to FIG. 7 or FIG. It may be the same as the positional relationship described above. Therefore, the attachment position of the light receiving unit 332 may be determined based on a procedure similar to the procedure described with reference to FIG. 7 or FIG.

  FIG. 10 schematically illustrates an example of the internal configuration of the management server 120. In the present embodiment, the management server 120 includes a communication unit 1020, a storage unit 1030, and a management unit 1040. In the present embodiment, the management unit 1040 has a request processing unit 1042 and a control signal generation unit 1044.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 1020 exchanges information with one or more helicopters 30. The communication unit 1020 transmits and receives information according to, for example, a mobile communication system or a satellite communication system. For example, the communication unit 1020 receives, from at least one helicopter 30, a request signal requesting weather information near the destination of the helicopter 30. The communication unit 1020 transfers the received request signal to the management unit 1040.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 1020 sends and receives information to and from one or more weather information collection devices 110. The communication unit 1020 transmits and receives information according to, for example, a mobile communication system or a satellite communication system. For example, the communication unit 1020 receives at least one of weather information and status information from each of the one or more weather information collection devices 110. Communication unit 1020 stores the received weather information or state information in storage unit 1030.

  The communication unit 1020 transmits information to one or more helicopters 30 or one or more weather information collection devices 110 based on an instruction from the management unit 1040. In one embodiment, the communication unit 1020 transmits a response to the request signal from the helicopter 30 to the helicopter 30. In another embodiment, the communication unit 1020 transmits a control signal for controlling at least one of the one or more weather information collection devices 110 to the target weather information collection device 110. Examples of the control signal include a signal for transmitting weather information or state information, and a signal for controlling the camera 374 to capture an image around the heliport 20.

  The management unit 1040 manages one or a plurality of weather information collection devices 110. The management unit 1040 may manage at least one of weather information and status information acquired from one or a plurality of weather information collection devices 110.

  The request processing unit 1042 executes a process requested by a request signal from the helicopter 30 or the weather information collection device 110. For example, the request processing unit 1042 refers to the storage unit 1030, extracts information requested by the request signal, and returns the extracted information.

  The control signal generation unit 1044 generates a control signal for controlling the user interface unit 32 of the helicopter 30 or the weather information collection device 110. For example, the control signal generation unit 1044 generates a control signal for causing a specific device of the weather information collection device 110 to execute a specific operation. The control signal generation unit 1044 may transmit the generated control signal to the weather information collection device 110.

  As described above, the present invention has been described using the embodiments, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or improvements can be made to the above embodiment. In addition, matters described for a specific embodiment can be applied to other embodiments within a technically consistent range. It is apparent from the description of the appended claims that embodiments with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The order of execution of processes such as operations, procedures, steps, and steps in the devices, systems, programs, and methods shown in the claims, the description, and the drawings is particularly “before” or “before”. It should be noted that the output can be realized in any order as long as the output of the previous process is not used in the subsequent process. Regarding the operation flow in the claims, the specification, and the drawings, even if it is described using “first,” “second,” or the like for convenience, it means that it is essential to implement in this order. Not something.

  Reference Signs List 10 communication network, 20 heliport, 30 helicopter, 32 user interface unit, 100 weather information providing system, 110 weather information collection device, 120 management server, 220 input unit, 230 output unit, 240 communication unit, 242 short-range wireless communication unit, 244 Mobile communication unit, 310 base, 320 columns, 330 power generation unit, 332 light receiving unit, 340 connecting unit, 350 display unit, 360 device housing unit, 362 device holding unit, 364 cable, 372 anemometer, 374 camera, 382 speaker , 384 warning light, 452 suction port, 454 air outlet, 520 frame, 524 seal member, 526 equipment holding section, 532 light receiving surface, 540 base member, 550 rotating member, 552 rotating body, 554 cylindrical frame, 556 connecting frame, 558 Equipment holding unit, 562 power storage unit, 564 power receiving and distribution unit, 572 weather observation unit, 574 inclination detection unit, 576 vibration detection unit, 582 communication unit, 584 control unit, 622 AC / DC inverter, 624 DC / DC converter, 626 power supply Control section, 711 area, 712 area, 720 axis, 722 end, 724 end, 732 end, 734 end, 742 end, 744 end, 752 plane, 810 weather information collection device, 840 connection section, 854 ring-shaped frame, 856 rope, 910 weather information collecting device, 912 area, 940 coupling part, 942 pulley, 944 pulley, 946 rope, 948 mounting jig, 1020 communication part, 1030 storage part, 1040 management part, 1042 request processing Section, 1044 control signal generation section

Claims (19)

A column installed to extend in the vertical direction,
A connection device for connecting the support side end of the streamer main body and the support,
A light receiving unit of a solar power generation device arranged below the windsink body in the vertical direction,
With
In a windless state, the other end of the windsink main body with respect to the support is located on the side opposite to the support-side end of the light receiving unit of the photovoltaic power generation device, so that the windsink main body and the photovoltaic power generation device are The light receiving unit is arranged,
Weather observation device. Props,
A connection device for connecting the support side end of the streamer main body and the support,
A light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to the support,
With
The wind sink body and the light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
When the support column is installed such that the extending direction of the support column is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the light receiving unit of the photovoltaic power generation device is vertically lower than the upper end of the streamer body,
In a windless state, the other end of the windsink main body with respect to the column is on the side opposite to the column side of the column of the light receiving unit of the photovoltaic power generation device,
Placed,
Weather observation device. The streamer body and the light receiving section of the photovoltaic power generation device such that the end of the streamer main body on the support side is closer to the support side than the other end of the light receiving section of the photovoltaic power generator with respect to the support. Are arranged,
The meteorological observation device according to claim 1 or 2. The light-receiving portion of the solar power generation device has an inclined portion in which the upper side in the vertical direction when the support is installed is closer to the support, and the lower side in the vertical direction when the support is installed expands toward the opposite support. ,
The meteorological observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The inclined portion has a curved portion that is curved in a circumferential direction around the axis of the column,
The meteorological observation device according to claim 4. The connection device is made of a material that is harder than the windsock body,
The streamer body and the connection device are arranged such that the other end of the connection device with respect to the column is closer to the column than the column-side end of the streamer body.
The weather observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The other end of the connecting device with respect to the support is substantially equal to the other end of the photovoltaic power generation device with respect to the support, or is more deflected than the other end of the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic power generation device with respect to the support. The meteorological observation device according to claim 6, wherein the windsock main body and the connecting device are arranged so as to be on a support column side. The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
(A) a first region in which the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the column extends, and one end in the direction in which the column extends. The minimum value of the distance is a region on the support, the second region where the connecting device is disposed, and is greater than the minimum value of the distance between the one end of the support,
(B) When the support is installed such that the extending direction of the support is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the minimum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the light receiving unit of the solar power generation device is So that it is smaller than the maximum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the surface of the windsink body facing the support in a windless state.
Attached to the post,
The meteorological observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A column to which the streamer body is attached,
A light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to the support,
With
The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
(A) a first region in which the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the column extends, and one end in the direction in which the column extends. The minimum value of the distance between the first region and the second region where the connecting device for connecting the streamer main body to the column is located in the region on the column and the one end of the column. Greater than the value,
(B) When the support is installed such that the extending direction of the support is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, the minimum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the light receiving unit of the solar power generation device is So that it is smaller than the maximum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the surface of the windsink body facing the support in a windless state.
Attached to the post,
Weather observation device. The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
(C) when the support is installed such that a direction in which the support extends is substantially parallel to a vertical direction, the axis of the support and the light receiving unit of the photovoltaic device in the first region; So that the maximum value of the distance between the axis of the support and the minimum value of the distance between the surface of the main body of the wind sink body facing the support in a windless state,
Attached to the post,
The meteorological observation device according to claim 9. The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
(D) a maximum value of a distance between the first region of the column and the one end of the column is equal to or less than a length of the windsock main body;
Attached to the post,
The weather observation device according to claim 9 or 10. A column to which the streamer body is attached,
A light receiving unit of a solar power generation device attached to the support,
With
The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
(A) a first region in which the light receiving portion of the photovoltaic device is projected in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the column extends, and one end in the direction in which the column extends. The minimum value of the distance between the first region and the second region where the connecting device for connecting the streamer main body to the column is located in the region on the column and the one end of the column. Greater than the value,
(D) a maximum value of a distance between the first region of the column and the one end of the column is equal to or less than a length of the windsock main body;
Attached to the post,
Weather observation device. The connecting device has a string-shaped member, one end of which is attached to a vicinity of a suction port of the streamer main body.
The weather observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The connection device,
A base portion attached to the support,
A rotating unit rotatably supported by the base unit and to which the windsink body is attached,
Has,
The base portion is attached to the column such that a rotation axis of the rotating portion and an axis of the column are substantially parallel to each other.
The meteorological observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The rotating unit includes:
A rotating body rotatably supported by the base portion;
A tubular first frame member,
A second frame member connecting the first frame member to a part of an outer edge of the rotating body;
including,
The weather observation device according to claim 14. At least one of the base unit and the rotating unit further includes a holding unit to which at least one of a wind speed measuring device and an imaging device is attached.
The meteorological observation device according to claim 14 or claim 15. The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device,
At least two positions along the extending direction of the column, the axis of the column, so that the distance to the light receiving unit of the photovoltaic power generation device is different,
Attached to the post,
The weather observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 16. The light receiving unit of the solar power generation device includes a solar power generation panel having a curved shape,
The meteorological observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 17. Further comprising the windsock body,
The weather observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 18.