Mission control system and method for an agricultural system
A system includes an electronic control system for an agricultural system, including a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of a mission of a work vehicle of the agricultural system. The controller is configured to determine a first desired path of travel of the work vehicle based on the mission. The controller is configured to output a second signal to the work vehicle indicative of the first desired path of travel, to receive a third signal indicative of a change event from the work vehicle or from an operator, to determine a response to the change event that facilitates completion of the mission, and to output a fourth signal indicative of the response to the work vehicle.
1. An electronic control system for an agricultural system, comprising:
a controller comprising a memory operatively coupled to a processor configured to store data and instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform a method comprising:
receiving a first signal indicative of a mission of a controllable device of the agricultural system;
determining a first desired path of travel of the controllable device based on the mission;
outputting a second signal to the controllable device indicative of the first desired path of travel, wherein the controllable device is configured to adjust a target path of travel based on the first desired path of travel;
receiving a third signal indicative of a change event, wherein the change event comprises a low fuel level, a low product level, inclement weather, a mechanical issue, or the availability of a second controllable device, and wherein the memory is configured to store a value indicative of a first position of the controllable device along the target path of travel upon receiving the third signal;
determining a response to the change event that facilitates completion of the mission, wherein the response to the change event comprises:
determining a second desired path of travel that extends from the first position to a second position for refueling if the change event is the low fuel level, for adding product if the change event is the low product level, for storage if the change event is the inclement weather, or for maintenance if the change event is the mechanical issue; and
determining a third desired path of travel that extends from the second position to the first position and facilitates completion of the mission as the controllable device traverses the third desired path of travel; and
outputting a fourth signal indicative of the response to the controllable device, wherein the controllable device is configured to adjust the target path of travel based on the second desired path of travel and the third desired path of travel.
2. The electronic control system of claim 1 , wherein determining the response to the change event is based on input from an automatic control system, from a user interface, or a combination thereof.
3. The electronic control system of claim 1 , wherein the response to the change event comprises pausing and then resuming the mission.