VEHICLE FLOODING IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION

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Inventor(s)

Christopher L. Oesterling of Troy MI (US)

Alexander Bower of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US)

VEHICLE FLOODING IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240336273 titled 'VEHICLE FLOODING IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION

The patent application describes a method and system for assisting a vehicle in navigating through an area that is at risk of flooding due to a meteorological event.

Determines water level over the roadway
Analyzes surface water-related operating parameters for the vehicle
Compares water level to operating parameters to assess if the roadway is flooded
Generates a command to control vehicle systems based on the assessment

Potential Applications: - Emergency response vehicles navigating through flooded areas - Autonomous vehicles adjusting their routes in real-time based on flood conditions

Problems Solved: - Assisting vehicles in avoiding flooded roadways for safety and efficiency - Providing real-time data to improve decision-making during meteorological events

Benefits: - Enhances safety for drivers and passengers - Optimizes vehicle routes to avoid potential damage from flooding - Improves overall efficiency of vehicle operations in challenging weather conditions

Commercial Applications: Title: "Real-time Flood Assistance System for Vehicles" This technology could be utilized by transportation companies, emergency services, and autonomous vehicle manufacturers to enhance safety and efficiency in navigating through flooded areas.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the water level over the roadway? - The system uses sensors or cameras to measure the water level accurately. 2. What types of vehicles can benefit from this technology? - Any vehicle that may encounter flooded roadways, including cars, trucks, and autonomous vehicles.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method and system for assisting a vehicle when traveling within an area experiencing a meteorological event capable of potentially flooding a roadway is disclosed. the assistance may include determining a water level over top of the roadway, determining a plurality of surface water related operating parameters for the vehicle, and comparing the water level to the surface water related operating parameters to generate a flooded roadway assessment. the flooded roadway assessment may be used for determining the roadway to be in one of a passable state and an impassable state for the vehicle. based thereon, a flooded roadway command may be generated for correspondingly controlling one or more systems onboard the vehicle.