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Radio Transmission to and from Underground Coal …

Abstract: Research involved in the development of a radio communication system for use in coal mine disasters is described. Theoretically predicted field strengths for surface to …


How Mine Communication Networks Improve Production

the installation of the communication infrastructure and the behavior of radio transmissions inside mine galleries. [2] A customized communication system tailored specifically to the needs of the underground environment improves coordination and helps make operations more adaptive to sudden changes in production or safety. This not only …


Radio propagation at 900 MHz in underground coal mines

Journal of China Coal Society. In this paper, the results of radio propagation losses at 900 MHz in two underground longwall coal mines were summarized. A hybrid tunnel propagation model was used to explain the propagation characteristics in the passageways, correlated with the distance between the transmitter and the receiver in the passageways.


Mine Communication Technique | SpringerLink

Data communication is performed using phone lines, mobile radio systems, leaky feeder cables, and fiber optic backbones together with wireless communication …


UNDERGROUND MINE COMMUNICATIONS …

8.4 Integrating Mine and Wireless Communications Topologies 16 8.4.1 Intrinsically Safe Devices—Special Considerations for Coal Mines 17 Choosing IP Network Infrastructure8.5 17 9.BEST PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNDERGROUND MINES 19 9.1 Communications Coverage 19 9.1.1 Audio …


Radio propagation at 900 MHz in underground coal …

Radio propagation at 900 MHz in underground coal mines. Abstract: This paper reports on experimental results of radio propagation in two underground coal mines. …


Radio propagation at 900 MHz in underground coal mines

This paper reports on experimental results of radio propagation in two underground coal mines. Measurements were performed at 900 MHz on horizontal and vertical polarization in typical coal mine operational zones. Values of propagation loss in dB/100 m are derived. Additional losses due to coal mine curvatures and common coal mining equipment …


Theory of the propagation of UHF radio waves in …

The theoretical study of UHF radio communication in coal mines, with particular reference to the rate of loss of signal strength along a tunnel, and from one tunnel to …


Emergency Communications and Personnel Location in Underground Mines

A 900 MHz radio communications network, designed specifically for underground mines, is described. ... This paper discusses options for emergency underground coal mine communication networks ...


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Communications. As in the world at large, major changes in communications within coal mines has been seen over recent years, although satellites have naturally had little impact on underground systems. For many years telephones were the only means of verbal communication across mines and from underground to surface, often with several …


Channel modeling of wireless communication in underground coal mines

Communication systems relying on wireless technology can significantly improve the safety and production in underground mines; however, their unreliable operation in such high-stress environments is a significant obstacle to achieving this. Underground mine tunnels offers several distinctive features that are quite different from regular rail/road …


Studies on Propagation Characteristics of Radio Waves for …

The characterization results suggest that the mine tunnel size and transmitter–receiver position affects the signal behavior significantly, however, the electrical parameters have almost negligible effects on the propagation. Communication systems relying on wireless technology can significantly improve the safety and production in …


In Touch with Mining Communication Systems

In Touch with Mining Communication Systems. In addition to their role in safety, mining communications systems are also helping to increase efficiency. Michael Schwartz spoke to some of the companies who design and manufacture this vital equipment. Last year's rescue of thirty-three miners trapped in the San José gold-copper …


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Communications in Underground Mine, Types of

Wired telephone communication takes the telephone cable as the transmission channel, which is commonly used in whole mineral communication. Generally, the switchboard is set in the ground control room, the extension is set in the key points on the surface and underground of the mine, and the explosion-proof or mine …


Leaky feeder communications in mines: Mining guide

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Mining Product: Radio 101: Operating Two-Way Radios Every Day and in Emergencies. Keywords: Emergency communications Group training Miners Radios. Original creation date: August 2011. …


Radio propagation at 900 MHz in underground coal mines

This paper reports on experimental results of radio propagation in two underground coal mines. Measurements were performed at 900 MHz on horizontal and vertical polarization in typical coal mine operational zones. Values of propagation loss in dB/100 m are derived. Additional losses due to coal mine curvatures and common coal …


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Mining Publication: Theory on the Propagation of UHF Radio Waves in Coal Mine Tunnels. The theoretical study of UHF radio communication in coal mines, with particular reference to the rate of loss of signal strength along a tunnel, and from one tunnel to another around a corner is the concern of this paper. Of prime interest are the …


Radio Transmission to and from Underground Coal Mines

Research involved in the development of a radio communication system for use in coal mine disasters is described. Theoretically predicted field strengths for surface to mine and mine to surface propagation are compared with measurements in coal mines in Colorado and Pennsylvania. It is concluded that surface-to-mine voice communication is …


Analysis of factors affecting wireless communication …

ABSTRACT Analysis of Factors Affecting Wireless Communications Systems in Underground Coal Mines. David P. McGraw. Since recent disasters in the mining industry in 2006 the push for a reliable communication system has became a high priority. This thesis will discuss each ―wireless‖ communication system available and/or being …


Mine Communication Technique | SpringerLink

Abstract. Mining, being a dynamic and intricate operation, needs a multifaceted continuous stream of information from surface to underground and vice versa. This two-way interaction is mandatory for risk assessment, coordinated team work, and effective safety management for underground miners. Communication becomes more …


Theory of the propagation of UHF radio waves in coal mine …

The theoretical study of UHF radio communication in coal mines, with particular reference to the rate of loss of signal strength along a tunnel, and from one tunnel to another around a corner is the concern of this paper. Of prime interest are the nature of the propagation mechanism and the prediction of the radio frequency that propagates with …


Application Research of 5G Network in Coal Mine Communication …

Abstract and Figures. The mine-used 5G hybrid networking wireless system mainly uses 4G technology to provide voice calls, and 5G technology mainly provides high-definition video analysis, big ...


An Experiment Study of the Propagation of Radio Waves …

A long-wall coal mining tunnel is the most important working area in a coal mine. It has long been realized that radio communications can improve both productivity and safety in this dangerous area. Hence, many attempts to use radio communications in such an environment have been made. Unfortunately, no radio system has satisfactorily …


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Research involved in the development of a radio communication system for use in coal mine disasters is described. Theoretically predicted field strengths for surface to mine and mine to …


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Theory of the propagation of UHF radio waves in coal mine …

Radio propagation measurements in coal mines at UHF and VLF. A. Goddard. Engineering, Environmental Science. 1973. 33. The theoretical study of UHF radio communication in coal mines, with particular reference to the rate of loss of signal strength along a tunnel, and from one tunnel to another around a corner is the concern of …