Three dimension wind speed detection using pitot tube for automated vehicles
US12403831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2555/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments described herein include an automated vehicle having a pitot tube mounted to a side-view mirror of the automated vehicle. The pitot gathers samples of wind speed information for calculating three-dimensional wind measurements using the information gathered by the pitot tube. The pitot tube is installed at an area that offers the pitot tube access to outside “clean air,” undisturbed by the vehicle's movement. A controller and/or driving software ingest the three-dimensional wind measurements and generate driving tasks of the automated vehicle based upon the three-dimensional wind measurements.
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