Patent ID: 11892222
Assignee: SL USA, LLC
Field: Thermal processes and apparatus (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 9:
10. A snowmaking automation system for controlling the generation of snow, comprising:
at least one hydrant for selectively receiving and delivering at least one of pressurized water and compressed air;
a snowmaking gun coupled to the at least one hydrant to selectively receive the pressurized water and the compressed air;
a first automation module coupled to the at least one hydrant and a second automation module coupled to the snowmaking gun, wherein the first and second automation modules each comprise:
a housing for attachment to the respective at least one hydrant and snowmaking gun;
a means for communication mounted within the housing, the means for communication being operable to provide user control to or the respective at least one hydrant and snowmaking gun to selectively generate snow using the pressurized water and the compressed air;
a battery mounted inside the housing, the battery coupled to and configured for powering the means for communication; and
a solar panel mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the battery for passively supplementing life of the battery.