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Systems and methods for improving haul route management

  • US 8,095,279 B2
  • Filed: 08/31/2007
  • Issued: 01/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for improving haul route management, comprising:

  • receiving, at a processor associated with a computer, performance criteria associated with a haul route;

    establishing, by the processor, a target total effective grade for at least one machine associated with the haul route based on the performance criteria;

    collecting, by the processor, performance data associated with the at least one machine;

    determining, by the processor, a drive axle torque of the at least one machine and estimating an actual total effective grade associated with the at least one machine based on the drive axle torque; and

    identifying, by the processor, the at least one machine as an underperforming machine if the actual total effective grade for the at least one machine exceeds the target total effective grade.

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