This work aims to give an overview of wireless communication technologies (WCT) for underground applications. Difficulties regarding the harsh mining environment and operational constraints for WCT implementation and use are discussed. Selected technologies are then classified regarding underground …

1. Introduction. Underground mines are high-stress environments. They are not only harsh under regular operating conditions, but also have a significant risk of accidents that can damage mine infrastructure, cause loss of lives, and disrupt communication.Reliable communication networks are, therefore, essential for …

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The wireless communication network is used to budget and control the work cost of mining. Simulation operation about unit explosive dosage, fan-shaped deep hole interval, hole bottom distance, and ...

Long range tilt of the mineral body and mine wall roughness affected the wireless link significantly. • Cross-junction and wider openings caused for additional signal attenuation at receiver.. To model, the noisy environment continuous sampling of the communication link is suggested.. Link with RSSI more than −82 dBm with a transmitter …

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Wireless communication system architecture based on IoT system. The real-time auxiliary data mining method based on wireless communication mechanism optimization of IoT system is determined. Taking the supply of ocean fishing boats as an example, built a wireless communication system based on the IoT. Fig. 7 shows the …

any location in the mining area of wireless voice communication and wireless data transmission, It opens up a new way to improve the technical le vel and safety factor of the working face. 2.

Modeling and Measurements for Wireless Communication Networks in Underground Mine Environments. August 2019. Measurement 149 (4) DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2019.106980. Authors: Alok Ranjan. …

Communications Challenges in Undergro und. Mines. Alok Ranjan, and H.B. Sahu. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, I ndia. alokranjan007@hotmail. Abstract — Mining is one of the ...

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WEBThere are two main reasons for this increased attention: first, recent advances in wireless communications technologies, including wireless local area networks …

Rajant's Kinetic Mesh® is the only wireless network that autonomously adapts to operational and environmental changes in open-pit and underground mines. Let's Connect. In over 300 mines worldwide, Kinetic Mesh networks dynamically evolve to keep applications, equipment, and mine production running on the surface and underground, …

Wireless mesh communications. Long-term evolution (LTE) Network. Satellite communications. Automation and data analytics. Effective communication in mining. …

Wireless trends in metals and mining. The use of wireless communication is already large and growing in mining and metals operations, often because the work is dangerous or spread over large areas. Steel is manufactured with very hot smelting processes, for example, and many operations use robotics for productivity and safety.

The mine's underground communication infrastructure will inform what technology approach is used to sense tag locations. Most modern mines have a fibre optic networking backbone, which allows Wi-Fi, LTE, or ultra-wideband tech-nology to be the basis for wireless communications.

Wireless Communication in Underground Mines. L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya & P.K. Mishra. 2038 Accesses. Abstract. Mining, being a dynamic and intricate …

A comprehensive mine-wide, two-way wireless voice and data communication system for the underground mining industry was developed. The system achieves increased productivity, energy efficiency, and safety within the mines. The mine-wide system permits two-way communication among underground personnel and between underground and …

Wireless communication technologies in mining are typically used for specific applications (e.g., Wi-Fi for machine supervision and control [29,30]) and not as general-purpose networks, as in urban environments. In alignment with the technology mapping above, we therefore suggest a classification of the wireless technologies in an …

Today, underground wireless communication systems play a vital role in underground mining operations. By enabling miners to stay in constant contact with each other and the surface world, these systems help ensure safety and efficiency in the mines. Two main wireless systems are used in mines: near-field and leaky feeder systems.

The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) of 2006 requires mines to have wireless communications and electronic tracking systems in underground coal mines. The intent is to provide communications and location information between surface personnel and underground workers. The systems should be survivable …

The Canadian mining sector is a leader in embracing mining connectivity, using innovative solutions like Private LTE/5G, LEO satellites, and advanced wireless technologies. These tools enhance communication …

This book provides a chronological literature review of optical wireless communication, followed by a detailed blueprint of a visible light communication (VLC) setup with the key characteristics of LEDs and photodetectors. Next, the optical channel impulse response and its description for different possible topologies is presented together with ...

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The present work compiles, classifies, and compares the different existing wireless communication technologies used in an underground mine communication system. The work also undertakes a range study in an actual coal mine. The coverage range with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.15.4 is ~83% and ~62% lesser, respectively, as …

Modeling a mine's potential communication coverage area will increase overall coverage and efficiency of the communication network itself. Modeling the propagation of wireless communications enables ideal broadcast locations to be found when designing a communications network. Strategic placement of broadcast devices results in a reliable ...

The use of wireless communication is already large and growing in mining and metals operations, often because the work is dangerous or spread over large areas. Steel is manufactured with very …

This work aims to give an overview of wireless communication technologies (WCT) for underground applications. Difficulties regarding the harsh mining environment and operational …

Vigorous research regarding effective communication in underground mining environments were conducted using LEDs and photodiodes [5], [6], ZigBee network-based Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) [7 ...

In the IoT system, established the real-time auxiliary data mining of wireless communication mechanism optimization. This paper aims at the characteristics of wireless communication based on the IoT, using association rules data mining algorithm and mathematical models, mining the data information collected by the IoT system [2], …

The digital transformation of mining is picking up steam as mine operators around the world embrace the power of Mining 4.0. The number of use cases that can leverage private wireless technologies is potentially unlimited. In practice, this means that the question of which connectivity technology to use has finally become a non-issue.

Many of the largest and most reputable mining companies in the world rely on NLT Digital for their underground network and communication needs. ... Installing an N-Connex network enables the use of wireless digital IP-based radios which work over WiFi. ... We've got good communications throughout the whole mine. We can really keep track of ...

How it works. Wireless mining communication networks transport data, voice, and video, supporting applications that are essential to efficient and safe mine operations. …