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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2013
Jaguar Land Rover Limited, Whitley, Coventry Warwickshire, GB;
Simon Gilling, Kenilworth, GB;
Thuy-Yung Tran, Rugby, GB;
Edward Hoare, Malvern, GB;
Nigel J. Clarke, Bridgnorth, GB;
Jaguar Land Rover Limited, Whitley, Coventry, Warwickshire, GB;
Abstract
A method of determining a wade depth (d) in relation to a vehicle () when at least partially submerged in water. An attitude of the vehicle () is determined and a first height (d) of the surface of the water measured relative to a first reference point on the vehicle (). The wade depth (d) is determined based on the attitude of the vehicle () and said first height (d). Alternatively, or in addition, the travel height (H) of a vehicle suspension is determined. Aspects of the invention also relates to a system and a vehicle ().