Caterpillar and TEC Joint Research Project: Construction Vehicle Navigation and Automation

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Abstract:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE Topographic Engineer Center TEC and Caterpillar Inc. are cooperating in the joint research and development of a system to position, track, and maneuver construction and other equipment during their normal construction activities. The positioning system will be based on software developed by TEC that uses the Global Positioning System GPS . This software will be integrated with Caterpillar developed software tools that serve to automate the construction activities and increase productivity and safety.

Author(s):
Walker, Jeffrey ; Gudat, Adam
Author Organization(s):
ARMY TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Scientific paper
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL.
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TEC-R-228
Monitor Series:
TEC**
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, *CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EARTH HANDLING EQUIPMENT, NAVIGATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies, Land and Riverine Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1994 Jul 01