CAESultra For Landfill
Computer Aided Earthmoving System (CAES) is an innovative tool that helps users get more life from their landfill. It helps maximize air space utilization and improve machine efficiency, while providing a safer working environment. Grade staking is virtually eliminated and operators and landfill managers both have real time performance feedback so they can work with more accuracy, confidence and speed.
Compaction Benefits
- Improved compaction
- Uniform lift thickness
- Uniform passes/coverage
- Redundant passes eliminated
- Improved asset utilization
- Cost avoidance
- Cell capacity extended
Grade Control Benefits
- Operator empowerment/feedback
- Proper slopes and drainage...trash, cover, winter cap
- Accurate/uniform cover
- Less cover material
- Instant status & survey information
- Real-time performance feedback
- Grade stakes & paper maps eliminated Design limits always readily visible
Fewer mistakes due to:
- Differing operator interpretations
- Operator change-over miscues
- Lack of information
Safety
- Surveyors out of harm's way
- Obstacles clearly shown -- e.g., methane collection lines, etc.
Caterpillar is helping customers revolutionize the way they compact trash, grade slopes and manage their operation with new technology solutions for landfills. Solutions that provide greater accuracy, higher productivity, lower operating costs, more profitability and longer landfill life.
The Computer Aided Earthmoving System (CAES) is a high technology earthmoving tool that allows machine operators to achieve:
- maximum landfill compaction
- desired grade/slope
- conserve and ensure even distribution of valuable cover soil with increased accuracy without the use of traditional survey stakes and crews.
Using global positioning system (GPS) technology, machine-mounted components, a radio network, and office management software, this state-of-the-art machine control system delivers real-time elevation, compaction and grade control information to machine operators on an in-cab display. By monitoring grade and compaction progress, operators have the information they need to maximize the efficiency of the machine, resulting in proper drainage and optimum airspace utilization.
This advanced technology tool also aids in the identification of site-specific storage areas for hazardous, medical, industrial, and organic waste requiring special handling and placement records.
CAES is an ideal tool for landfill planning, engineering, surveying, grade control, and production monitoring applications in dump areas. CAES is specifically designed for use on landfill compactors, track-type tractors, wheel tractor scrapers, and motor graders.