An automated ground distance control system automatically controls a propulsion vehicle to travel a desired distance. Operator actuation of a manual override actuator is detected. Based on the detected actuation, the automated ground distance control system controls the propulsion vehicle to move a manual override distance. In one example, a configuration system exposes an operator interface for configuring the value of the manual override distance.

An automated ground distance control system automatically controls a propulsion vehicle to travel a desired distance. Operator actuation of a manual override actuator is detected. Based on the detected actuation, the automated ground distance control system controls the propulsion vehicle to move a manual override distance. In one example, a configuration system exposes an operator interface for configuring the value of the manual override distance.

One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

An image acquisition device and image processing method for an agricultural harvesting operation machine. The agricultural harvesting operation machine comprises a body and an image acquisition device; the image acquisition device comprises an image capturing component and a communication machine; the image acquisition device is mounted on the body; the communication machine is communicatably connected to the image capturing component so as to obtain acquired image information from the image capturing component, thereby assisting in adjusting the working position and operation speed of the body. Also provided is an image processing method. Information required by harvesting operation is taken into full consideration, images of the position of an agricultural harvesting operation machine are acquired, and multiple acquired images are efficiently processed.

An image acquisition device and image processing method for an agricultural harvesting operation machine. The agricultural harvesting operation machine comprises a body and an image acquisition device; the image acquisition device comprises an image capturing component and a communication machine; the image acquisition device is mounted on the body; the communication machine is communicatably connected to the image capturing component so as to obtain acquired image information from the image capturing component, thereby assisting in adjusting the working position and operation speed of the body. Also provided is an image processing method. Information required by harvesting operation is taken into full consideration, images of the position of an agricultural harvesting operation machine are acquired, and multiple acquired images are efficiently processed.

A method for operating an attachment of a self-propelled combine harvester and a combine harvester. The attachment is arranged on a pick-up device, height-adjustable by actuators, and has a center segment and at least two side segments, each having a position-variable support element arranged on the side segments and acted upon by a pressure-controlled support force. In a first operating mode, a control device performs transverse control based on distance between the ground and the attachment, with the distance being determined by signals generated by distance sensors on an underside of the attachment and contacting the ground the attachment and/or the given side segments depending on the signals. In a second operating mode, the control device performs transverse control based on signals generated by sensor units assigned to the support elements for determining the distance of the attachment and/or the respective side segments from the ground.

A method for operating an attachment of a self-propelled combine harvester and a combine harvester. The attachment is arranged on a pick-up device, height-adjustable by actuators, and has a center segment and at least two side segments, each having a position-variable support element arranged on the side segments and acted upon by a pressure-controlled support force. In a first operating mode, a control device performs transverse control based on distance between the ground and the attachment, with the distance being determined by signals generated by distance sensors on an underside of the attachment and contacting the ground the attachment and/or the given side segments depending on the signals. In a second operating mode, the control device performs transverse control based on signals generated by sensor units assigned to the support elements for determining the distance of the attachment and/or the respective side segments from the ground.

A method for operating an attachment arranged on a pick-up device of a self-propelled combine harvester and a self-propelled combine harvester. The pick-up device is adjustable in height using actuators and comprises a center segment and two side segments which are each connected by a frame joint to the center segment to be pivotable about a pivot axis oriented in the direction of travel. The given side segment is pivotable relative to the center segment using at least one actuator controlled by a control device. A transverse position angle of the attachment is set by pivoting about a virtual pendulum axis of the pick-up device a distance between ground and the attachment being determined using distance sensors, the signals of which are evaluated by the control device for transverse control of the attachment and/or of the given side segments. The transverse control depends on height guidance of a side segment.

A method for operating an attachment arranged on a pick-up device of a self-propelled combine harvester and a self-propelled combine harvester. The pick-up device is adjustable in height using actuators and comprises a center segment and two side segments which are each connected by a frame joint to the center segment to be pivotable about a pivot axis oriented in the direction of travel. The given side segment is pivotable relative to the center segment using at least one actuator controlled by a control device. A transverse position angle of the attachment is set by pivoting about a virtual pendulum axis of the pick-up device a distance between ground and the attachment being determined using distance sensors, the signals of which are evaluated by the control device for transverse control of the attachment and/or of the given side segments. The transverse control depends on height guidance of a side segment.