Abstract:Aiming to address the inefficiency caused by lengthy paths in current satellite navigation grader path planning methods, a path planning method of dynamic expansion neighborhood was proposed. Initially, based on a three-dimensional farmland model, grid sizes matching the leveling blade width were defined. The benchmark elevation was calculated, and the earthwork volume of the target farmland was determined by using the square grid weighted averaging method, and an earthwork grid map was generated. Subsequently, with the objective of improving leveling efficiency, path planning principles were established to prevent blade overload and no-load, reduce turning frequency, and minimize turning angles. A neighborhood matrix LnR was introduced, where LnR was dynamically expanded to search for all grids satisfying non-overload and non-no-load conditions. The next working grid with the minimal turning angle was selected. Finally, the processed grid data were updated, and the leveling status of corresponding grids was evaluated to achieve full-area coverage through single traversal while generating the optimal working path. Simulation results demonstrated that compared with S-shaped and outward spiral paths, the proposed method reduced path length by 66.4% and 75.6%, decreased turning frequency by 16.9% and 39.4%, and reduced turning angles by 14.4% and 37.6%, respectively. The working traversal count was only once, indicating high efficiency across different flatness requirements, particularly achieving rapid complete leveling under fine-flatness specifications. The research result can provide a reference for optimizing path planning methods in satellite navigation graders.