RO135348A0 - Electronic mark for warning and remotely localizing (cartesian coodrinates) valuable fish (sturgeons) used against poaching using a lora/gsm/sat multi-channel-type radio communication network - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic mark for warning and remotely localizing valuable fish poaching by using a LORA/GSM/SAT multi-channel type radio communication network. According to the invention, the electronic mark is placed on the dorsal fin of the fish and consists of a body S (15b) comprising: a GPS micro-antenna (1) connected to a module (2) of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) which is connected to a microsystem (6) of very low power (VLP), a LORA radio antenna (4) connected to a LORA radio module (5) connected to said microsystem (6), a sensor (7) for measuring water temperature connected to a sensor (8) for measuring water pressure which are also connected to said microsystem (6), a near-field communication (NFC) module (3) connected to said microsystem (6), the latter being connected to a main battery (9), and of a body D (15a), connected to the body S (15b) through an insulated electrical wire (14), comprising: an electro-pyrotechnical device (10) for photo-chemical marking, connected to an electronic control module (11) and an air sensor (12) which are connected to one another and to a warning battery (13), the so-made device allowing both the warning, by emitting a warning radio signal when the fish is taken out of the water, and the poaching detection, by releasing a photo-detectable marking substance in the area where the fish is taken out of the water.

Description

RO 135348 AO

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Electronic tag for alarming and remote location (Cartesian coordinates) of valuable fish (sturgeon) that is used against poaching also using a multi-channel LORA/GSM/SAT radio communication network

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an electronic tag/device for remote poaching alarm and location for valuable fish (sturgeons) using the LORA/GSM/SAT Multi-Channel Radio Communication Network for monitoring illegal fishing activities on the Lower Danube and the area Black Sea coast.

The proposed invention addresses a problem in the field of biodiversity, the conservation and protection of aquatic ecosystems and the conservation of valuable fish by locating poaching from a distance using the emission of a radio alarm signal when the protected fish is captured (it is removed from the water at a greater time interval than the preset one (of the order of seconds).

The proposed invention is necessary because, the problem of poaching along the Danube, according to the volume of information held by INCDPM (over 10 years of in situ monitoring of wild sturgeons, marked with ultrasonic transmitters) shows that over 70% of sturgeons were captured illegally, losing an important volume of scientific information on the behavior of this highly endangered species during the migration from the Black Sea to the Iron Gates and vice versa. From the Country Reports to the European Commission based on Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, it follows that the conservation situation of sturgeon species is critical. Another issue that can have a catastrophic impact on sturgeon populations and valuable fish is related to the effects of climate change in that varying drought periods and global warming affect sturgeon breeding and migration seasons. The INCDPM experience has shown that it is necessary to improve the monitoring system in the direction of digitization by ensuring the possibility to receive and process data in real time in order to be able to take decisions and measures for the conservation of the sturgeon population and valuable fish.

Considering the disappearance in the last century of sturgeon species from other European rivers, as well as the importance and international protection given to these creatures

RO 135348 AO by the "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, adopted in Washington on March 3, 1973 (CITES)", the main purpose of the present invention is to ensure favorable premises for the implementation of solutions reducing the impact and protecting fish species exposed to poaching.

currently, there is a series of sturgeon detection equipment on the Danube, as follows: RO129803 Mobile station of type DKMR-01T for remote sensing monitoring of ichthyofauna and especially of sturgeons in difficult hydrological conditions, which refers to a station of DKMR type mobile monitoring which is characterized by the detection of ultrasonic signals emitted by the different monitored species. The constructive design of the DKMR station allows the ultrasonic receiver to be always submerged at a depth of 1-1.5 m. The floating assembly ensures mobility and reliability during use in difficult meteorological and hydrological conditions, reducing the risk of major damage in case of impact with ships or uncontrolled floating objects, while the use of the flashing warning light ensures that the equipment is signaled at night and in low visibility conditions. Invention RO128559 DKTB station for monitoring ichthyofauna and especially sturgeons, by remote sensing with ultrasonic tag in different hydrological conditions - this was made to support research in the field of aquatic environment protection, in the sense of obtaining solutions to improve the state of conservation of sturgeon species from the Lower Danube. The DKTB monitoring station performs three different functions: monitoring } !

ichthyofauna with ultrasound, determination of water level and monitoring of water quality parameters through ultrasonic signal receiver and multiparameter probe for determination of water level and quality.

The two inventions DKMR and DKTB are high-performance stations for monitoring marked sturgeons with ultrasonic transmitters, but they cannot directly detect the moment of possible poaching of the specimens, which is why this patent was developed to continue the procedure for monitoring and protecting endangered species. According to the European Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2030, bycatch/poaching (during the ban) of the endangered sturgeon population must be eliminated or reduced to a level that allows the stocks to fully recover. The 15-year ban on sturgeon species from the Lower Danube did not yield results, which is why the proposed invention is necessary, along with a resilient system of alarm, communications and intervention.

RO 135348 AO

The invention consists of two parts:

1. The device part that is mounted on valuable fish (sturgeons) for locating the area susceptible to poaching and photochemical marking.

2. Radio communication network and signal transmission of ultrasonic transmitters for monitoring sturgeon species and alarming in case of poaching.

Detailed description of the invention:

The part of the device that is mounted on the dorsal fin of a valuable fish (sturgeon) (over 2 kg), consists of an electronic tag consisting of two parts (body S-15 b, body D- 15 a) externally connected to each other through an insulated electric wire, according to figure no.

1, hereinafter referred to as Electronic Anti-Poaching Alarm Mark (MEAA).

Body S (15 b) consists of:

(1) Micro GPS antenna connected with (2) GNSS Module (Global Navigation Satellite System Module), which is connected with (6) VLP (Very Low Power) Microsystem. (4) LORA radio antenna connected with (5) LORA radio module, connected with (6) VLP Microsystem. (7) Water temperature sensor, connected with (8) Water pressure sensor and connected with (6) Microsystem VLP. (3) NFC Module (Near Field Communication Module) connected to (6) VLP Microsystem. (6) VLP Microsystem is connected to (9) Main Battery.

Body D (15 a) consists of:

(10 ) Photochemical electropyrotechnic device connected with (11) Electronic control module and (12) Air sensor. (11) Electronic control module and (12) Air sensor are interconnected with each other, and both are connected with (13) Alarm battery (very long life).

By means of (14) insulated electric wire, Body S (15b) is connected with Body D (15a), the connection being made between (6) VLP Microsystem and (11) Electronic Control Module.

in figure no. 2 shows the elastic system of fixing the device that allows the growth (thickening of the fin) during the life of the valuable fish (sturgeon) ensuring its normal development, and the position does not injure the fish. Body S and Body D are assembled by rivets 16a, 16b and 17a,17b on the dorsal fin of the valuable fish.

in figure no. 3 shows the alarm and monitoring system assembly of the valuable fish (sturgeon) marked with an ultrasonic transmitter in the abdomen (internal) and MEAA in the dorsal fin (external) consisting of: (18) VEMCO type ultrasonic mark which is

RO 135348 AO used for monitoring since 2011 in the Lower Danube, (19) the valuable fish marked with (18) ultrasonic transmitter and MEEA (15 a, 15 b), which emits directly to the antenna assembly consisting of: (20) foundation, control and energization panel, (21) pole, (22) energy autonomy assurance - solar panel, (23) antenna that emits radio waves, respectively through (24 a) DKMR monitoring system updated with (24 b) radio communication cell for the transmitter (18), the radio signal from the antenna (23) emits to the (25) GSM tower, which transmits the data in real time to the (26) DataCenter Monitor, which is powered by a (27) renewable energy source. The ensemble consisting of the valuable fish (sturgeon marked with an ultrasonic transmitter and MEAA) and antenna network that transmits the signals to the DataCenter, will work until the occurrence of a possible poaching, or recapture continuously for monitoring the species by means of (18) connected ultrasonic marks to the updated monitoring system with radio communication cell. Accordingly, if the valuable fish (sturgeon) is taken out of the water for more than 10 seconds, the MEEA comes into operation by transmitting the location and photochemical marking of the area where the specimen is located. Please note that after fitting the MEEA there is a 20-minute period during which it is inactive in order to allow enough time for the valuable fish specimen marked and with the ultrasonic emitter to be immersed in the water.

Claims (6)

RO 135348 AO Electronic tag for alarming and remote location (Cartesian coordinates) of valuable fish (sturgeon) that is used against poaching also using a Multichannel LORA/GSM/SAT radio communication network CLAIMS (1) Micro GPS antenna connected with (2) GNSS Module (Global Navigation Satellite System Module), which is connected with (6) VLP (Very Low Power) Microsystem. (4) LORA radio antenna connected with (5) LORA radio module, connected with (6) VLP Microsystem. (7) Water temperature sensor, connected with (8) Water pressure sensor and connected with (6) Microsystem VLP. (3) NFC Module (Near Field Communication Module) connected to (6) VLP Microsystem. (6) VLP Microsystem is connected to (9) Main Battery. Body D (15 a) consists of: (10 ) Photochemical electropyrotechnic device connected with (11) Electronic control module and (12) Air sensor. (11) Electronic control module and (12) Air sensor are interconnected with each other, and both are connected with (13) Alarm battery (very long life). By means of (14) insulated electric wire, Body S (15b) is connected with Body D (15a), the connection being made between (6) VLP Microsystem and (11) Electronic Control Module. 1. We claim the construction, installation and use of an electronic alarm and remote location device, called the Electronic Alarm and Anti-Poaching Tag (MEAA) for valuable fish (sturgeon) by emitting a radio alarm signal when the protected fish is caught (is taken out from the water a time interval longer than the preset one (of the order of seconds), characterized by the fact that: Body S (15 b) consists of: 2. We claim the use of an electronic trigger system for a chemical fingerprinting solution by pyrotechnic release of a photodetectable marking substance of the area where the fish removed from the water is located. 3. We claim the use of an NFC-type radio communication system for programming, arming and interrogating the electronic anti-poaching alarm and monitoring device. 4. We claim the use of an elastic device fixation system that allows growth (thickening of the fin) during the life of the valuable fish (sturgeon) ensuring its normal development, and the position does not injure the fish. RO 135348 AO 5. We claim the use of a Multichannel LORA/GSM/SAT radio communication network for monitoring the wild sturgeon population by using autonomous radio stations for ultrasonic detection of markings and poaching alarms. 6. We claim the use of resilient and autonomous radio communication relays J 1 energy systems that use renewable energy harvesting systems from the environment (solar, wind, hydro, Seebeck effect) to form a LORA network with improved coverage for monitoring and anti-poaching alarm systems.