Landfills

Computer Aided Earthmoving System

CAES is Faster and Easier to Use

Information age technology products allow many industries to improve productivity, efficiency, and process control. Caterpillar's Computer Aided Earthmoving System (CAES) brings the information age and its benefits to the landfill industry.

CAES enables the re-engineering of the entire site planning and production process. With CAES the operator moves from relying on survey stakes and flags to define the work area to having an electronic plan in the machine cab.

Landfills utilize CAES on compactors and track-type tractors. Compactors ensure proper waste placement and optimum compaction. When CAES is installed on a compactor, the system indicates to the operator how many passes the compactor has made over the material along with grade and slope information. It provides feedback that tells the operator when effective compaction has been achieved. In a track-type tractor application, operators receive real-time grade/slope information to better utilize cover soil and minimize airspace consumption. With the information CAES provides to a track-type tractor, operators work more efficiently with the site plan to reduce costs.

Additionally, CAES permits the identification of site specific storage areas such as hazardous waste, medical, industrial, organic, and other materials which require special handling or a record of their placement.

Cat Computer Aided Earthmoving System