Apparatus and method for detecting stall condition
US10518896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0055
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method of determining the onset of a stall condition in a vehicle is provided. The method comprises: measuring, with a stall detection system, data which would indicate the presence of turbulent fluid flowing proximate to a foil; determining from the data whether an onset of a stall condition has occurred; and upon determining the onset of the stall condition, performing at least one of: issuing an alert, and causing the vehicle to avoid or exit the stall condition, and cease such activity when the onset of the stall condition no longer exists.
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