WO2001082028A2 - System and method for distributed monitoring using remote sensors - Google Patents
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- the invention relates in general to distributed monitoring of remote sensors, and in particular to novel systems which are useful for remote monitoring of chemical properties or electric current.
- the presence of chemicals and complex molecules determines the health of a water source in relation to the ecosystem as a whole, and is typically classified into two groups: primary and secondary contaminants.
- the former group which includes heavy metals, radionucliotides, and dioxins, is often characterized as those contaminants that are stable in nature and resist breakdown due to sunlight or temperature, or do not dissolve easily into a water system.
- These primary contaminants often lead to localized hot spots within an ecosystem, resulting in complete devastation of the normal localized aquatic balance in addition to becoming a point source for continuous contamination for decades to come.
- the latter group is known as the effect group, and is characterized by the overall change in traditional water quality monitoring parameters which include dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, dissolved solids, nitrate-nitrite nitrogen (NNN), and total phosphorous (TP).
- DO dissolved oxygen
- NNN nitrate-nitrite nitrogen
- TP total phosphorous
- Optical-based sensors are especially promising due to their inherent advantages with respect to sensitivity, large dynamic range, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and lightweight profiles.
- optical techniques demonstrating heavy metals detection and classification have been published as have techniques for detecting biological agents, H 2 S, and the aforementioned water quality parameters NNN, C0 2 , DO, and pH.
- the invention provides a system for gathering, transmitting, and storing data captured from remote monitoring sites positioned in the field, with specific applicability to distributed chemical sensing and reporting, as well as distributed power monitoring and reporting.
- Transducers monitoring water quality parameters or electrical power parameters have their data transmitted to the Internet or Intranet via a communications link. From here, the data is relayed to secure servers where it is formatted, analyzed, and stored for later retrieval by a customer. If alarm conditions exist that require immediate customer notification, notifications are sent via one or more telecommunications means, including pager, cellular telephone, or email.
- the invention preferably utilizes fiber optic chemical sensors that addresses the problem of biofouling.
- the invention can provide continuous, long-term waterway monitoring.
- the invention preferably utilizes a fiber optic optical current transducer system for the measurement of magnetic fields in electric power and power electronic applications.
- the transducer is based upon rare-earth iron garnet (REIG) crystals that exhibit the Faraday effect when placed in a magnetic field.
- REIG rare-earth iron garnet
- This transducer is extremely lightweight, making retrofitting of existing distributed power monitoring grids extremely cost effective.
- the respective sensor technologies are coupled with wireless telecommunications and network infrastructures to provide businesses with the ability to shift from a reactive to a proactive mode of operation, enabling them to become more efficient in their business operations.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the overall operation of the hardware and software of the system of the invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the basic functions of the remote field unit of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating the solar array power subsystem of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a state diagram illustrating the modes of operation for the RFU of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating overall hardware and software system operation of the present invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
- Transducers that monitor water quality parameters or electrical power parameters have their data transmitted to the Internet or Intranet via a commumcations link. From here, the data is relayed to secure servers, where it is formatted, analyzed, and stored for later retrieval by a customer. If alarm conditions exist that require immediate customer notification, such notifications are sent to a customer via one or more telecommunications means, including pager, cellular telephone, or email. Other known means for providing such notification over a telecommunications network are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- a preferred remote field unit is considered a ground-based satellite and, as such, is completely autonomous.
- An RFU can contain units performing various functions, including:
- GPS global positioning system
- FIG. 2 shows the relationship of the above functions; an overview of their operation follows.
- the sensor function is a physical interface between a quantity being measured and an RFU. Possible sensor inputs are listed in the lower left corner of FIG. 1. This list is not considered exhaustive; other possible sensor input will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Multiple sensors can form the sensor function.
- a signal processing function preferably contains three inputs or input sets: (1) a set of inputs from a sensor function, (2) a set of inputs from a control function, and (3) a set of inputs from a power function. Additionally, a signal processing block can contain a set of outputs to a control function. The primary task of a signal processing block is to convert physical signal(s) from a sensor function to numerical representations of a measured signal. The signal processing function is under program control from the control function, from where it derives all algorithmic manipulations of the sensor signal(s), timing information, and self-diagnostic instructions. The signal processing function derives its power from the power function.
- the output of this block consists of formatted sensor data as well as control, indicator, and diagnostic information.
- Control Function Contained within this function are all electronics and optics necessary to convert the signals from the sensor function to their representative values. Additionally, inputs from third-party devices are included in this function.
- the control function preferably operates under program control and is a state machine.
- a preferred control block embodiment can receive five inputs: (1) a set of inputs comprised of formatted sensor data as well as control, indicator, and diagnostic information from the signal processing function, (2) a set of inputs comprised of indicator information from tamper alarms, (3) a set of inputs comprised of control data as well as control, indicator, and diagnostic information from the telemetry function, (4) a set of inputs from the global positioning system, and (5) a set of inputs from the power function.
- a preferred control block embodiment can also receive two inputs: (1) a set of outputs to the signal processing function and (2) a set of outputs to the telemetry function.
- the set of outputs to the signal processing function are used to acknowledge data sent from the signal processing function as well as to control the mode of operation of the signal processing function.
- the set of outputs to the telemetry function is used to transfer sensor data to the telemetry function as well as control information.
- the control function is the "heart" of the RFU. Depending upon the mode of operation, the control function will orchestrate all inter-processor communications, diagnostic functions, as well as data formatting, storage, and relaying. Additionally, the control function will perform periodic "state-of-health" diagnostics of all system parameters to ensure proper operation. Finally, the control function formats system data into a desired data communications protocol or protocols, and translates incoming formats into system command sequences.
- the telemetry function serves the purpose of transmitting data from the RFU as well as receiving data intended for the RFU. Telemetry can be implemented through a variety of hardware implementations, depending upon the physical RFU geographic location or anticipated RFU functionality. Such hardware implementations can include, but are not limited to:
- Wireline interfaces are preferably implemented whenever there is a direct connection available to plain old telephone service, known in the telecom industry as
- Wireless PPRF interfaces are preferably implemented whenever POTS is not available. This configuration increases overall initial system costs due to the need for multiple transceivers, but over time becomes the next cost-effective data transfer methodology.
- An RFU would connect via direct radio link to a corresponding base unit, the latter directly connected to POTS.
- An alternative PPRF implementation can allow an RFU to transmit data from other RFUs.
- an RFU which is incapable of directly transmitting data to a base unit can transmit data to another RFU, which can in turn transmit received data, as well as data collected at the RFU, to another RFU or directly to a base unit, if such a base unit is available.
- An RFU receiving data from another RFU may store received data, or may open communications with another RFU or base station and retransmit such data as it is received.
- Wireless cellular interfaces are preferably implemented when POTS is not available, PPRF is not desired or practical, and cellular coverage is assured.
- an RFU can directly dial into the Internet Intranet via an ISP. This is the next mostly costly alternative due to the monthly charges of cellular airtime.
- wireless RF satellite interfaces can be used any time the previous telemetry options are not available. This option represents the greatest cost to the customer due to the costs of satellite bandwidth usage.
- the tamper function is incorporated into the RFU and provides alarm notification that the system is being tampered with or that diagnostics have failed. This is an output- only function that provides its status word to the control function.
- the GPS function serves two purposes: (1) provide a very precise ( ⁇ 10e-5 second resolution) time stamp to the data, and (2), if the RFU is installed on a mobile platform, provide extremely accurate global positioning information for incorporation into the status word.
- the former is used to specifically time-correlate multiple RFU data sets at the network operations center, with the latter can be used by RFUs that are mobile in design (such as autonomous underwater vehicles).
- the power system can be driven from standard electrical or battery power where delivery and maintenance of such power is economically feasible.
- power can be generated at or near an RFU through a variety of alternative energy means, including, but not limited to, solar power, hydrodynamic power, or windmills. The latter represents the most probable solution for the majority of the RFUs.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a preferred power system embodiment which utilizes solar power.
- a power system can consist of a solar array panel, a power system regulator, and a battery. The function of each of the blocks is straightforward and is explained below.
- the solar array function converts light from the sun into useable energy.
- Array output can typically fluctuate from 0 (darkness) to nearly 22 vdc in direct sunlight, no load.
- PSR Power System Regulator
- the boost regulator is activated any time the battery voltage drops below the bus regulation voltage, typically 12 vdc. At the expense of a greater drain in power on the battery, a load bus can be maintained at or near bus regulation voltage.
- the buck regulator performs the opposite function - any time the bus voltage exceeds the normal setpoint value the buck regulator will reduce the amount of voltage on the bus by either 1) shunting energy through large MOSFETs connected to a heatsink, or 2) delivering the excess energy to the battery charger circuit so that the battery reserves are maintained.
- This is typically a gelled electrolyte battery that has the advantage of not stratifying like conventional lead-acid types.
- the use of "environmentally friendly" batteries that are non-spillable and sealed are preferably used so that transport to the installation site will require no additional safety precautions.
- a PSR monitoring function can provide digital and analog outputs to indicate PSR status.
- PSRs typically use binary bits to indicate current operational mode (boost, charging, floating, and the like) and any abnormal conditions.
- Analog outputs are scaled voltages of the amount of voltage being produced by the array, the load on the battery (from the load bus), and the charging current to the battery. This information may be integrated into the status word reported from the remote site.
- the RFU is preferably a state machine operating under program control.
- Three principle modes of operation are preferably provided: standby (STBY), runtime (RUN), and transmission/reception (RF).
- STBY standby
- RUN runtime
- RF transmission/reception
- FIG. 4 is a state diagram illustrating preferred RFU operation modes and their interoperation. Each mode is described below.
- the duty cycle of data collection can span from as little as one sample per day to nearly continuous sampling.
- power- consuming devices such as sensors, a controller, and a transceiver, can be taken offline to minimize power system battery drain, thereby extending battery lifetime.
- Timing is provided by an onboard watchdog timer that also provides a master timestamp for all data gathered. While in standby mode, a processor can run "scrub" operations, including diagnostics and peripheral scans of the tamper switches.
- the processor will power the system and attempt to immediately transmit an alarm notification. After alarm transmission and acknowledgement reception, the system will return to STBY mode.
- the RUN state is the data collection mode, and can be attained from the RUN state, RF state or the STBY state. At predetermined times under program control, the system can initiate an environmental data sampling cycle. If in the STBY state, power will be applied to the data collection circuitry. After a warm-up requirement has been met data will be gathered from the system. After processing, the data will be stored onboard in memory until emptied by a transition from the RUN to RF states. If the program indicates a return to the STBY state the power to the data collection circuitry will be removed until the next acquisition period.
- the RUN state can also be entered from the RF state. After data transfer, if the program indicates that continuous monitoring is required, the system will return to data collection mode and will log data as previously described.
- RUN state is reentrant. If the program determines that continuous data collection is required, but it is not time to transmit, then the sequence will loop until a transition to the RF state occurs.
- RF state can be entered from either the STBY state or from the RUN state, as in the case where data must be offloaded. There are two conditions that may cause the RF state to be entered from STBY state: alarm and receive. If an alarm is generated, power will be applied to the transceiver and data will be formatted and sent to the transceiver. After reception of the acknowledgement, the system will transition back to the STBY state, deenergizing the transceiver.
- the remote system may also be configured to receive commands while still conserving battery life. This is accomplished by the setting processor's watchdog timer to an appropriate interval. Each time the watchdog timer "wakes up” the processor, it turns on the receiver and listens for a predetermined length of time. If there is no information "on the air”, the receiver is turned off and the processor returns to the low power STBY state. If there is information, the information is received, passed to the processor, and the appropriate action taken. System designers can extend the life of the battery by increasing the time between receive intervals at the expense of control delay. The interval itself may be modified. This will allow the system to be more interactive when necessary.
- the system will transmit the data stream and upon receipt of the acknowledgement, will return to the RUN state to collect data.
- an RFU can alternate between RUN and STBY states independent of data transmission needs.
- Data collected by an RFU can be stored in a first in, first out (FIFO) queue; database; or other data storage system. Such data can then be read as necessary by a data transmission system.
- Data transmission can begin at the occurrence of one or more events, such as elapsing of a specific time interval or collection of a requisite number of data samples. Transmitted data may be removed from a data storage system, thereby reducing RFU data storage requirements.
- a watchdog timer or other device can trigger periodic monitoring for inbound data.
- the RFU can be fixed or mobile in configuration.
- Examples of fixed unit locations for water quality monitoring are effluent monitoring points, lakes, streams, rivers, aquifers, etc.
- Examples of fixed unit locations for the power monitoring industry are at tie points between generation and transmission subsystems, as well as between transmission and distribution subsystems.
- Commumcations link options will include, but are not limited to: land telephone lines (POTS), wireless land mobile, unlicensed Part 15 systems, AMPS Cellular (including CDPD and Cellemetry), RAM Mobile Data, ARDIS, and satellite systems (PanAm, Teleos, Orbcomm, Inmarsat-C, Argos, Qualcomm, Hughes, others) as available.
- POTS land telephone lines
- AMPS Cellular including CDPD and Cellemetry
- RAM Mobile Data ARDIS
- satellite systems PanAm, Teleos, Orbcomm, Inmarsat-C, Argos, Qualcomm, Hughes, others
- the selection procedure should take into consideration the location of the remote site (terrain and coverage from communications providers) as well as the Total Life Cycle Cost of the system. Mixed systems may also be provided. These may use a combination of different communications systems to make a single link. For example, an inexpensive Part 15 device to transmit from a location with no phone line to a location with phone service (potentially saving thousands of dollars in special charges to run the phone line to
- a single Tl or other high speed data communications line may provide bandwidth for a plurality of remote units.
- the exact number of such remote units supported by such a data communications line will depend on RFU sampling frequency and data size, but it is anticipated that a Tl line will easily support as many as 100 remote units.
- Data received through such a data communications line may pass through a firewall computer to dedicated servers.
- Such servers can be built upon a SCSI backbone with RATD redundancy, and can both store incoming data and service user requests.
- multiple "redundant" connections to high-speed data networks may also be maintained.
- Further reliability can be achieved by utilizing a router and/or switch solution that incorporates advanced BGP4 routing technology or other similar technologies.
- Such a router configuration can allow a system operator to load balance bandwidth through multiple circuits. Such load balancing allows the routers to automatically compensate for any outages by using alternate circuits.
- the architecture outlined above provides a high availability, scalable data storage, analysis, and presentation platform capable of storing data from a large number of RFU' s, storing such data for an indefinite period of time, and providing users with readily accessible data analysis and data presentation capabilities.
- the customer is preferably provided with all RFU data through a standard Internet or Intranet interface, such as, Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Netscape's Communicator browsers running on personal computers.
- a standard Internet or Intranet interface such as, Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Netscape's Communicator browsers running on personal computers.
- Other forms of visual access may be provided via web-enabled telephones, personal data organizers and assistants, netbooks, and the like.
- Voice-access may be provided through standard telephones, cellular telephones, and third-part service agencies.
- the software preferably resides on the host, and may be written in the Java and
- the form of data analysis will be determined by the customer using various methods of selection, including pull-down menus, pre-loaded scripts, etc.
- the user preferably has the option to load specific algorithm packages onto their local machine or use the host server to perform all analysis.
- time histories, geographical mapping, and trend analysis are some of the many options available to the customer.
- RFU data can be time stamped as well as positional stamped (mobile RFUs only). This enables the development of tremendous data sets on the performance of networks in a manner that has never been attempted. In the case of environmental data, these data sets can be correlated with space-based imagery to provide a better picture of developments on the globe. In the case of power system monitoring, disturbance propagation can be tracked and analyzed in a fashion that, before implementation of the present invention, has never been possible.
- Two forms of data exchange are processed by the system: (1) data that is initiated from the customer, such as alarm setpoints, request for diagnostics, current position, and request for immediate sample, and (2) standard reporting data from the RPU.
- the customer has the ability to set alarm setpoints and notification strategies (pager, telephone, email, etc.) in the event that the RFU data falls outside acceptable limits.
- a distributed chemical sensing embodiment of the present invention preferably utilizes a non-mechanical, non-toxic (i.e. non-metal oxide) methodology for protecting optical based sensors from biofouling in many environments, including freshwater, saltwater, wastewater, etc.
- the anti-biofouling methods of the invention provide remote sensors with the cabability of long-term deployment in aquatic environments without user intervention or mechanical action.
- the preferred anit-fouling means comprises an anti-fouling coating on the optical sensor element. Requiring significantly less maintenance than conventional technologies, these coatings enable the sensors to remain in the field for extended periods of time. This in turn substantially reduces the high maintenance requirements associated with conventional sensor technologies, thus enabling distributed sensing infrastructure development and deployment.
- Such coatings are taught in more detail in the U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled “Anti-biofouling Method and Apparatus for Optical Sensors," filed April 24, 2000, by inventors Paul G. Duncan et. al, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- Embodiments of the invention which are designed for distributed monitoring of electrical power generation and transmission preferably use an optical magnetic field sensor element such as that disclosed in co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09/421,399 entitled “Methods and Apparatus for Optically Measuring Polarization Rotation of Optical Wavefronts Using Rare Earth Iron Garnets,” filed October 21, 1999, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the extremely high bandwidth (>700 MHz) of such sensor elements is only limited by the speed of the signal processing electronics to convert the optical signal to a control or indicator value.
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