Wind gust detection by an autonomous vehicle
US12122424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P5/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous vehicle includes a detection system for identifying the presence changes in wind incident on the autonomous vehicle, particularly wind gusts. The detection system may include one or more wind sensors, particularly those configured to detect wind incident on the vehicle from a direction that is transverse or perpendicular to the direction of motion of the autonomous vehicle. Additionally, systems may be present that correlate the detected wind gusts to changes in the behavior of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle may react to the detected wind gusts by altering the vehicle's trajectory, by stopping the vehicle, or by communicating with a control center for further instructions.
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