---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002993"
title: "Mitigating oscillation of a lift cable on a crane"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:37.193287Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002993"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/hoists-and-cranes"
keywords:
  - "b66c13/063"
  - "b66c13/063"
  - "b66c13/063"
  - "b66c13/06"
---

# Mitigating oscillation of a lift cable on a crane

## Abstract

Computer-implemented methods for mitigating oscillation of a lift cable on a crane are provided. Aspects include obtaining characteristics of a load affixed to the lift cable via a hook, wind conditions in a location of the lift cable, and operational characteristics of the crane. Aspects also include calculating an estimated oscillation of the load based on a simulation of the crane lifting the load in the wind conditions and the operational characteristics of the crane, calculating a counter force to be applied to the lift cable via the hook, wherein the counter force will reduce the oscillation of the lift cable, and instructing a propulsion system affixed to the hook to apply the counter force to the hook.