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System and Method for Detecting a Crest

  • US 20140229079A1
  • Filed: 04/14/2014
  • Published: 08/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for automated control of a machine having a ground engaging work implement, comprising:

  • an implement load sensor system configured to measure a load on the ground engaging work implement and provide an implement load signal indicative of the load on the ground engaging work implement to a controller;

    the controller configured to;

    receive the implement load signal;

    determine a change in terrain based at least in part upon a change in the load on the ground engaging work implement;

    determine whether the change in terrain exceeds a threshold change in terrain; and

    generate an alert command signal if the change in terrain exceeds the threshold change in terrain.

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