公开(公告)号：US4886980A

公开(公告)日：1989-12-12

申请号：US234688

申请日：1988-08-22

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Richard L. Sieron

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Richard L. Sieron

IPC: G01R15/14 ,  H02J9/00

CPC classification number: G01R15/142 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/625 ,  Y10T307/852 ,  Y10T307/858

Abstract: A self contained sensor module mounted on a power transmission line. The module is capable of measuring various parameters such as line current, voltage, conductor temperature, and ambient temperature. The parameter values are processed by sensor electronics which digitize and transmit the values to a ground receiver. The sensor module normally derives its power through electromagnetic induction resulting from current flowing through the transmission line. The module contains a power back-up system, including a battery, which allows sensor operation with minimum current and zero current in the transmission line. The battery is float charged while the sensor is mounted on the transmission line using excess energy derived through electromagnetic induction. When line current drops to a predetermined minimum value, float charging is disabled and the battery supplies power to the sensor module. When battery power is depleted to a predetermined level, data processing and transmission are disabled until the battery can be recharged.

Abstract translation: 安装在输电线路上的自包含的传感器模块。 该模块能够测量线路电流，电压，导体温度和环境温度等各种参数。 参数值由传感器电子设备进行处理，数字化并将值传输到接地接收器。 传感器模块通常通过电流流过传输线而产生电磁感应。 该模块包含一个电源备份系统，包括一个电池，允许传感器在传输线路中以最小的电流和零电流进行操作。 当传感器使用通过电磁感应得到的过量能量安装在传输线上时，电池是浮充电的。 当线路电流下降到预定的最小值时，禁用浮充电，电池为传感器模块供电。 当电池电量耗尽到预定的水平时，数据处理和传输将被禁用，直到电池可以再充电。

公开(公告)号：US4801937A

公开(公告)日：1989-01-31

申请号：US874520

申请日：1986-06-16

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes

IPC: G01R15/14 ,  G02B6/44 ,  H04B10/29 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/29 ,  G01R15/142 ,  G02B6/4417

Abstract: A remote sensing and communications system for installation on energized high voltage conductors is disclosed herein. The sensor modules are capable of measuring electrical, mechanical or environmental parameters in the vicinity of a high voltage conductor. The module digitizes and communicates the measured quantities via a communications subsystem mounted on and powered by an energized high voltage conductor without requiring a circuit interruption. Communications to a Central or Regional dispatch center at any desired distance from the sensing location is achieved using Ku-band or C-band spread spectrum satellite communications, or using the Geosynchronous Orbiting Environmental Satellites (GOES), or through fiber optic communications links.Individual subsystem modules are generally toroidal in shape and can be mounted on an energized high voltage conductor using a hot-stick or other means. The energized conductor current flow and electromagnetic field is used to generate a regulated power supply for the sensor module electronics. All the electronic components within the unit are protected by a signal conditioning network to preclude destruction of components in the event of lightning strike or other overvoltage conditions.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于安装在通电的高压导体上的遥感和通信系统。 传感器模块能够测量高压导体附近的电气，机械或环境参数。 该模块通过安装在通电高压导体上并由电源供电的通信子系统数字化和传送测量的数量，而不需要电路中断。 使用Ku波段或C波段扩频卫星通信或使用地球同步轨道环境卫星（GOES）或通过光纤通信链路，实现与感测位置距任何所需距离的中央或区域调度中心的通信。 单个子系统模块通常是环形的，并且可以使用热棒或其它方式安装在通电的高压导体上。 激励的导体电流和电磁场用于为传感器模块电子器件生成稳定的电源。 单元内的所有电子元件都受到信号调节网络的保护，以防止雷击或其他过电压条件下的元件损坏。

公开(公告)号：US4794328A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-27

申请号：US848979

申请日：1986-04-07

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  William R. Smith-Vaniz ,  John E. Burbank, III ,  Richard L. Sieron

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  William R. Smith-Vaniz ,  John E. Burbank, III ,  Richard L. Sieron

IPC: G01K1/02 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01R15/14 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G01R1/02

CPC classification number: H02J13/0075 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01R15/142 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T29/53687

Abstract: A "hot-stick" mountable sensor module for attachment and removable from a live power transmission line. A tool is insertable into a mounted module to attach the module to the tool and permit removal of the module from the line.

Abstract translation: 一个“热棒”可安装的传感器模块，用于从活动电力传输线路连接和拆卸。 工具可插入到已安装的模块中，以将模块连接到工具上，并允许模块从线路中移除。

公开(公告)号：US4635055A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-06

申请号：US564924

申请日：1983-12-23

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  William R. Smith-Vaniz ,  John E. Burbank, III ,  Richard L. Sieron

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  William R. Smith-Vaniz ,  John E. Burbank, III ,  Richard L. Sieron

IPC: G01K1/02 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01R15/14 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: G01K1/024 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01R15/142 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  Y02E60/727 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/26 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: A self contained hot stick mounted radio transmitting module may be temporarily pushed against the power conductor of an electrical transmission line. The module is capable of measuring the temperature of the conductor, and the temperature of the ambient air. It may also measure the electrical potential of the conductor. An alternative module is also capable of measuring current, potential, frequency and power factor (or the Fourier components thereof). The modules transmit these parameters to a local receiver where the data may be displayed. The receiver also may be connected by an appropriate data transmission link, to a power control center.The modules are donut shaped and open like a pair of jaws. One or more spring loaded temperature probes are located such that they may be pushed against a power line when a "donut" is mounted to a hot stick with the jaws open.Power to an open module is supplied by a battery. Power to a closed module, mounted on a conductor, may be supplied by the battery or by power derived from the conductor.A donut may be left on the power line for an indefinite time and the hot stick removed, or instantaneous measurements may be made with the hot stick attached, and the module then immediately removed.The temperature probe of the present invention comprises a pair of concentric spring loaded tubes. A beryllia insert is mounted between a temperature sensor and the power conductor.

Abstract translation: 可以将自包含热棒安装的无线电发射模块暂时推靠在电力传输线的电力导体上。 该模块能够测量导体的温度和环境空气的温度。 它还可以测量导体的电位。 替代模块还能够测量电流，电位，频率和功率因数（或其傅立叶分量）。 模块将这些参数发送到可显示数据的本地接收器。 接收机也可以通过适当的数据传输链路连接到电力控制中心。 模块是甜甜圈形状，像一对下颚一样打开。 一个或多个弹簧加载的温度探针被定位成使得当将“环”安装到具有打开的夹爪的热棒上时，它们可被推向电力线。 打开模块的电源由电池供电。 安装在导体上的封闭模块的电源可以由电池或由导体产生的功率提供。 一个甜甜圈可能会留在电源线上一段无限期的时间，并且热棒被移除，或者可以用热棒连接进行瞬时测量，然后模块立即取出。 本发明的温度探头包括一对同心弹簧加载管。 在温度传感器和电源导体之间安装有一个绿宝石插件。

公开(公告)号：US6122261A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US916613

申请日：1997-08-22

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Kurt P. Krabbe ,  Haynes Ellis, Jr.

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Kurt P. Krabbe ,  Haynes Ellis, Jr.

IPC: G01S1/00 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/25 ,  H01Q3/14 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/216 ,  H04J13/00 ,  H04B15/00

CPC classification number: H01Q21/0075 ,  H01Q21/062 ,  H01Q3/14 ,  H01Q3/267 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B7/18528 ,  H04B7/18578 ,  H04B7/216

Abstract: A communication network includes multiple mini-hub terminals for transmitting and receiving information from multiple remote terminals. Some of the multiple mini-hub terminals, and some of the multiple remote terminals are capable of wireless communication respectively with each other through satellite communication means. A co-located terminal is hard wire connected with at least some of the mini-hub terminals. At least some of the terminals includes a flat antenna comprising a ground plane and a substrate forming at least one in flat array antenna mounted relative to the ground plane. The flat array antenna has multiple spaced dipoles formed on the substrate to constitute the array, and a transmission line formed on the substrate connecting the spaced dipoles. The transmission line is for connection with a link to a terminal with which communication is to be affected by signals through the antenna. A mobile antenna has beam steering lenses for forcing the signal. Also provided are sensors located on power transmission lines, the sensor being capable of measuring travelling waves on the lines, and communicating via an array antennal through a satellite at KU, KA-band or L-band frequencies, characteristics of the travelling wave thereby to facilitate fault location on the transmission lines.

Abstract translation: 通信网络包括用于从多个远程终端发送和接收信息的多个小型集线器终端。 多个小型集线器终端中的一些，并且多个远程终端中的一些能够通过卫星通信装置彼此分别进行无线通信。 共同定位的终端是与至少一些小型集线器终端连接的硬线。 至少一些端子包括平面天线，其包括接地平面和形成相对于接地平面安装的平面阵列天线中的至少一个的基板。 平面阵列天线具有形成在基板上的多个间隔的偶极子以构成阵列，以及形成在连接间隔开的偶极子的基板上的传输线。 传输线用于连接到与通过天线的信号通信的终端的链路。 移动天线具有强制信号的光束转向透镜。 还提供了位于输电线路上的传感器，该传感器能够测量线路上的行波，并通过阵列天线通过KU，KA波段或L波段频率的卫星进行通信，从而将行波 便于传输线上的故障定位。

公开(公告)号：US4894785A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-16

申请号：US95158

申请日：1987-09-11

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes

IPC: G01W1/04

CPC classification number: G01W1/04

Abstract: A hot-stick mountable, line powered, EHV conductor mounted environmental monitoring apparatus. The sensor module contains sensors for monitoring solar insolation, wind speed, lightning flashes, ambient temperature, relative humidity and dew point, precipitation, conductor icing, acoustic corona detection and conductor vibration. The power line environmental monitoring sensor module is configured to be corona free and can be installed on or removed from an energized high voltage power conductor. Data commensurate with the measured parameters is communicated from the sensor module to a Central or Regional Power Dispatch Center via a Geosynchronous Orbiting Environmental satellite (GOES) or to a ground station in the vicinity of the sensor module.

Abstract translation: 一种热键安装，线路供电的EHV导体安装的环境监测设备。 传感器模块包含用于监测太阳日晒，风速，闪电，环境温度，相对湿度和露点，沉淀，导体结冰，声电晕检测和导体振动的传感器。 电力线环境监测传感器模块被配置为无电晕，并且可以安装在通电的高压电力导体上或从其上移除。 与测量参数相称的数据通过地球同步轨道环境卫星（GOES）或传感器模块附近的地面站从传感器模块传送到中央或区域电力调度中心。

公开(公告)号：US4808917A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-28

申请号：US795167

申请日：1985-11-05

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Richard L. Sieron

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes ,  Richard L. Sieron

IPC: G01K1/02 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01R15/14 ,  G01R15/26 ,  G01R23/16 ,  H01J13/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G01R1/20

CPC classification number: G01K1/024 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01R15/142 ,  G01R15/26 ,  G01R23/16 ,  H01J13/00 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  Y02E60/727 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/26 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: A self contained sensor module mounted on a power transmission line. The module is capable of measuring various parameters such as line current, voltage, conductor temperature, and ambient temperature. The parameter values are processed by sensor electronics which digitize and transmit the values to a ground receiver. The sensor module normally derives its power through electromagnetic induction resulting from current flowing through the transmission line. The module contains a power back-up system, including a battery, which allows sensor operation with minimum current and zero current in the transmission line. The battery is float charged while the sensor is mounted on the transmission line using excess energy derived through electromagnetic induction. When line current drops to a predetermined minimum value, float charging is disable and the battery supplies power to the sensor module. When battery power is depleted to a predetermined level, data processing and transmission are disabled until the battery can be recharged.

Abstract translation: 安装在输电线路上的自包含的传感器模块。 该模块能够测量线路电流，电压，导体温度和环境温度等各种参数。 参数值由传感器电子设备进行处理，数字化并将值传输到地面接收器。 传感器模块通常通过电流流过传输线而产生电磁感应。 该模块包含一个电源备份系统，包括一个电池，允许传感器在传输线路中以最小的电流和零电流进行操作。 当传感器使用通过电磁感应得到的过量能量安装在传输线上时，电池是浮充电的。 当线路电流下降到预定的最小值时，浮充电将被禁用，电池为传感器模块供电。 当电池电量耗尽到预定的水平时，数据处理和传输将被禁用，直到电池可以再充电。

公开(公告)号：US06366244B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09444332

申请日：1999-11-19

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes

IPC: H01Q138

CPC classification number: H04B7/216 ,  H01Q3/14 ,  H01Q3/267 ,  H01Q21/0075 ,  H01Q21/062 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B7/18578

Abstract: Antennas useable in all types of weather conditions are disclosed for use in various applications. The antenna is a flat array with either microstrip or slotted waveguide radiating elements. The radiating elements can be either transmitting or receiving elements for the array, or can be two arrays, each dedicated to one half of the transmission link. The array is covered with a radome to prevent water droplets, ice, or snow from forming on the antenna surface, thus allowing beam launching or beam reception at the antenna surface. The antennas can be used in a wide field of applications, including microsatellite communications links. Also disclosed is a microstrip, dual-band phased array antenna having a top dielectric including an antenna array patch directly coupled to a receive feed network and a lower dielectric having a transmit feed that is coupled to the antenna array patch through an intermediate metallization layer having coupling slots.

Abstract translation: 在各种天气条件下可用的天线可用于各种应用。 天线是具有微带或槽波导辐射元件的平坦阵列。 辐射元件可以是用于阵列的发射或接收元件，或者可以是两个阵列，每个阵列专用于传输链路的一半。 阵列被天线罩覆盖，以防止水滴，冰或雪在天线表面上形成，从而允许在天线表面上的射束发射或射束接收。 这些天线可用于广泛的应用领域，包括微卫星通信链路。 还公开了一种微带双波段相控阵天线，其具有包括直接耦合到接收馈电网络的天线阵列贴片的顶部电介质和具有通过中间金属化层耦合到天线阵列贴片的发射馈电的下电介质，所述中间金属化层具有 耦合槽。

公开(公告)号：US4904996A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-27

申请号：US145506

申请日：1988-01-19

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes

IPC: G01R15/14

CPC classification number: G01R15/142

Abstract: A mobile system for monitoring electrical, physical and/or environmental parameters and conditions associated with or in proximity to an energized electrical power conductor supported on a succession of towers extending along a power corridor. In a first embodiment, the system includes front and rear propulsion modules surrounding the conductor and carrying a payload module therebetween. The propulsion modules include linear induction or rotary DC motors deriving power directly from the power conductor. The payload module carries equipment such as video and infrared cameras, and apparatus for lightning flash, ambient temperature, acoustic and corona detection, and a transmitter for relaying appropriate signals to a remote ground station. In another embodiment, the payload module is mounted upon a lightning shield wire of the power line and is connected to a propeller-driven helium blimp for movement along the wire. In both embodiments, the line-mounted equipment includes appropriate apparatus which allows movement thereof past obstructions on the line.

Abstract translation: 一种移动系统，用于监测与沿着电力走廊延伸的一系列塔相连的通电电力导体相关联或接近的电，物理和/或环境参数和条件。 在第一实施例中，该系统包括围绕导体并在其间承载有效载荷模块的前推进模块和后推进模块。 推进模块包括直接从电力导体获得电力的线性感应或旋转直流电动机。 有效负载模块携带诸如视频和红外摄像机的设备，以及用于闪电，环境温度，声学和电晕检测的设备，以及用于将适当信号中继到远程地面站的发射机。 在另一个实施例中，有效负载模块安装在电力线的防雷线上，并且连接到螺旋桨驱动的氦气飞轮以沿着电线移动。 在两个实施例中，线路安装设备包括适当的装置，其允许其通过线路上的障碍物移动。

公开(公告)号：US4794327A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-27

申请号：US48646

申请日：1987-05-11

Applicant: Roosevelt A. Fernandes

Inventor： Roosevelt A. Fernandes

IPC: G01K1/02 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01R15/14 ,  G01R15/26 ,  G01R23/16 ,  H01J13/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01K1/143 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01R15/142 ,  G01R15/26 ,  G01R23/16 ,  H01J13/00 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  Y02E60/727 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/26 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: A toroidal sensor module having a metallic outer skin and mounting means for installation upon and removal from an energized power conductor providing synchronized measurements of electrical parameters. In one embodiment the module is adapted to measure the values of voltage, current and phase angle of the conductor upon which it is mounted, and to communicate data representing such values to a ground station in the vicinity of the sensor module. The voltage and current are sensed simultaneously to provide time-synchronized readings with respect to voltage zero crossings from which the phase relationship is determined. The metallic skin of the module may be either capacitively or electrically coupled to the conductor for purposes of making conductor voltage measurements. The toroidal housing is divided into two, mutually insulated sections to prevent an electrical short circuit loop on any peripheral path on the housing extending through both sections, thereby allowing the electromagnetic field of the conductor to be coupled to sensing elements within the housing.

Abstract translation: 具有金属外皮的环形传感器模块和用于安装在通电电力导体上并从电力导体上移除并提供电参数的同步测量的安装装置。 在一个实施例中，该模块适于测量其上安装有导体的电压，电流和相位角的值，并将表示这些值的数据传送到传感器模块附近的地面站。 同时检测电压和电流，以提供相对于确定相位关系的电压过零点的时间同步读数。 为了进行导体电压测量，模块的金属表面可以电容地或电耦合到导体。 环形壳体被分成两个相互绝缘的部分，以防止壳体上的任何外围路径上的电短路回路延伸穿过两个部分，从而允许导体的电磁场耦合到壳体内的感测元件。