A sinkhole detection system and method are provided for a vehicle 302. Data received from vehicle mounted sensors (106, 108, 110 see fig 1) is analysed. When a sinkhole 304 is identified in a road ahead of the vehicle 302, vehicle operations are adjusted and the hole is reported to a shared database and/or to another vehicle. The response preferably includes stopping or manoeuvring around the sinkhole. Reporting may include vehicle to vehicle communication. Sensing may include the use of radar, LIDAR and a camera and may rely on detecting a change in elevation of a vehicle in front. The invention reduces the likelihood of accidents and potential injury.


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    Title :

    Sinkhole detection systems and methods



    Publication date :

    2018-06-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / G06V



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