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Vehicle and environmental detection system

  • US 10,040,676 B2
  • Filed: 09/06/2016
  • Issued: 08/07/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A detection system, comprising:

  • a sensing device configured to detect one or more signals travelling in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is associated with an operational range of overhead distances; and

    a processing device configured to;

    operate a vehicle system in a mode of operation;

    compare a distance travelled by the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction with the operational range of overhead distances to determine a change in overhead clearance of the vehicle; and

    modify the mode of operation of the vehicle system in response to determining the change in overhead clearance.

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