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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2012
Kenneth L. Stratton, Dunlap, IL (US);
Troy K. Becicka, Sahuarita, AZ (US);
Michael Taylor, Swissvale, PA (US);
Thandava K. Edara, Peoria, IL (US);
Kenneth L. Stratton, Dunlap, IL (US);
Troy K. Becicka, Sahuarita, AZ (US);
Michael Taylor, Swissvale, PA (US);
Thandava K. Edara, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A system for automated control of a machine within a work area having a crest includes a first data map and a second data map. At least one sensor system generates operating data indicative of a change in terrain and a controller compares the operating data to the first data map while the machine is within a zone adjacent the crest. If the change in terrain exceeds a threshold, the controller generates an alert command signal. A method is also provided.