Load Stability Systems and Methods

Abstract

Load stabilization systems and methods are described. In one example, a load stabilization system includes a hoist system with a hoist cable, an inertial measurement and control unit located with a payload of the hoist system, and a hoist controller. The hoist controller includes a communications module configured to receive data from the inertial measurement and control unit, and a processor configured to direct the hoist system to reel in the hoist cable during at least one period of time based on the data from the inertial measurement and control unit. In some cases, the processor is further configured, based on the data from the inertial measurement and control unit, to reel in the hoist cable during a first period of time and to not reel up the hoist cable during a second period of time, and to reel out the hoist cable during a third period of time.

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