Systems and methods for measuring wind velocity for vehicles traversing a curve

US11541921B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Brian J. Dumont · Royal Oak, US
• James Paul · Roseville, US
• Matthew Fleming · Ypsilanti, US
• Paul Harris · Canton, US
• Corey D. Wills · Berryton, US
• Corey T. Pasta · Topeka, US
• Paul K. Gabler · Lenexa, US
• Dennis W. Morgart · Topeka, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2019
• Grant date: Jan 3, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 3, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B61L27/70
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes determining, by a controller, a first wind direction relative to a first vehicle and determining, by the controller, a first wind speed relative to the first vehicle. The method also includes calculating, by the controller, an absolute wind direction relative to ground using the first wind direction relative to the first vehicle and calculating, by the controller, an absolute wind speed relative to the ground using the first wind speed relative to the first vehicle. The method further includes calculating, by the controller, a second wind direction relative to a second vehicle using the absolute wind direction and calculating, by the controller, a second wind speed relative to the second vehicle using the absolute wind speed. A front end of the first vehicle and a front end of the second vehicle face different directions.