System and method for visually representing subterranean objects of interest in a field of view display for a work area

Abstract

A data processing system and method are provided for preventing avoidable engagement with subterranean objects during operations by work machines comprising ground-engaging work implements. Electronically mapped position data are determined for subterranean objects of interest (SOI) in an area to be worked, comprising at least latitudinal and longitudinal dimensions for each SOI. The position data may be detected and mapped using subterranean monitoring sensors mounted on work implements. Image data are captured corresponding to a field of view directed from a point associated with the work machine. Respective positions are determined for any SOI within the field of view, relative to the point. A display is automatically rendered corresponding to the image data, further visually populated to include virtual tokens for each SOI within the field of view and corresponding to the respective position data. The display may comprise augmented reality or mixed reality content rendered on a wearable unit.