OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002993

Mitigating oscillation of a lift cable on a crane

Published: 2026-09-15T19:16:37.193287Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002993
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Hoists and Cranes

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002993
Published 2026-09-15T19:16:37.193287Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002993