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Systems and methods for improving haul road conditions

  • US 20090099707A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2007
  • Published: 04/16/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for improving haul road surface conditions comprising:

  • collecting performance data associated with at least one machine operating on a haul route;

    determining a rolling resistance of each of the at least one machine based on the performance data;

    determining an average rolling resistance based on the rolling resistance of each of the at least one machine;

    identifying a portion of the haul route as irregular if the average rolling resistance of the at least one machine exceeds a threshold resistance value;

    generating a proposed modification to the irregular portion of the haul route;

    simulating a performance of the at least one machine based on the proposed modification; and

    outputting results of the simulated performance.

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