Method for determining the course of a machine

Details Method for determining the course of a machine Method for determining the course of a machine

1996-03-28

1998-09-08

Nguyen, Tan Q.

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

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Employing position determining equipment

701202, 701210, 701 50, 701 26, 340988, 340990, G01C 2120

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058060162

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining the heading of a machine with respect to the course of the machine is provided. The method includes the steps of determining an initial course of the earthmoving; determining an initial heading of the machine and responsively setting a direction status; and determining the current course of the earthmoving machine. The method further includes the steps of comparing the initial and current courses and responsively updating the direction status.

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