<p>The present disclosure is directed to a hydraulic system (200) having a first source (202) of pressurized fluid and at least one fluid actuator (18). The hydraulic system further includes a first valve (208) disposed between the first source and the at least one fluid actuator. The first valve is configured to selectively communicate pressurized fluid from the first source to a tank (206), the first valve being movable in response to a first command (312). The first command is at least partially based on a predetermined flow area of the first valve.</p>