Directional precipitation flow rate measurement
US12326538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2555/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of this technical solution can include determining, by one or more processors of a liquid collection system and based on respective amounts of liquid detected by a plurality of sensors and a velocity of a vehicle, a direction of movement of the liquid. The plurality of sensors can each be associated with respective ones of a plurality of receptacles. The plurality of sensors can be configured to detect respective amounts of liquid collected by respective openings of each of the plurality of receptacles associated with corresponding directions of movement of a liquid. The plurality of receptacles can be configured to collect at least a portion of the liquid via the respective openings.
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