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Mining Publication: Underground Mine Communications
Keywords: Communications Mine phones Mining workforce Underground mining Wireless node communications systems
Original creation date: January 1978
Authors: JN Murphy, HE Parkinson
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - January 1978
Download PDF Document (2.50 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10001412
P IEEE 1978 Jan; 66(1):26-50
Underground mines are typically extensive labyrinths that employ many people working over an area of many square miles; extensive analysis of mine-communications systems has identified specific areas, in particular the excessive times required to locate key personnel underground, the inadequacy of existing phone systems in terms of capacity and privacy and the inability to communicate with men on the move with wireless communications, as is taken for granted on the surface. A review is presented of the existing systems, the problem definition, and the various approaches that have been or are being investigated to solve these problems.
Image of publication Underground Mine CommunicationsPeer Reviewed Journal Article - January 1978
Download PDF Document (2.50 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10001412
P IEEE 1978 Jan; 66(1):26-50
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Through-The-Earth Wireless Real-Time Two-Way Voice Communications
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Ultra-Low Frequency Through-the-Earth Communication Technology
Underground Mine Communications (in Four Parts): 2. Paging Systems
Wireless Mesh Mine Communication System
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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