TY - GEN
T1 - Designing and modeling wireless mesh communications in underground coal mines
AU - Griffin, K. R.
AU - Schafrik, S. J.
AU - Karmis, M. E.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - New and developing communication systems enable underground miners to not only connect to the surface from an increased communication coverage area but also to be discovered in the event of an emergency. Communication and tracking systems are required by MSHA regulations, aiming to enhance health and safety and routine production in underground operations. 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 communication network that can better withstand disruption in both daily operation and emergencies. This paper will discuss recent regulatory developments in underground coal communication systems, the implementation of these new technologies, and how communication system's networks can be modeled and analyzed using computer simulations.
AB - New and developing communication systems enable underground miners to not only connect to the surface from an increased communication coverage area but also to be discovered in the event of an emergency. Communication and tracking systems are required by MSHA regulations, aiming to enhance health and safety and routine production in underground operations. 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 communication network that can better withstand disruption in both daily operation and emergencies. This paper will discuss recent regulatory developments in underground coal communication systems, the implementation of these new technologies, and how communication system's networks can be modeled and analyzed using computer simulations.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77954288863
SN - 9781617380822
T3 - SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2010
SP - 296
EP - 299
BT - SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2010
T2 - SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2010
Y2 - 28 February 2010 through 3 March 2010
ER -