Load moment indicator system and method

A method for determining stability of a vehicle having a load suspended from the vehicle, the method comprising:

• obtaining measurements from a plurality of sensors positioned on the vehicle;
• obtaining a measurement from a vehicle accelerometer operative to determine an inclination of the vehicle;
• determining a position of the load suspended from the vehicle;
• determining a slung load of the load suspended from the vehicle;
• using the determined slung load, the determined position of the load suspended from the vehicle, and the measurement obtained from the vehicle accelerometer, determining tipping moments acting on the vehicle;
• using the measurement obtained from the vehicle accelerometer, determining righting moments acting on the vehicle;
• and
• determining a tipping stability based on the determined tipping moments and determined righting moments.