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Wireless Communication in Underground Mines

RFID-based Sensor Networking

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  • © 2010

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Authors:
  1. L. K. Bandyopadhyay

    1. Fuel Research, Central Institute of Mining &, Dhanbad, India

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  2. S. K. Chaulya

    1. Fuel Research, Central Institute of Mining &, Dhanbad, India

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  3. P. K. Mishra

    1. Fuel Research, Central Institute of Mining &, Dhanbad, India

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  • Provides detailed information about implementing wireless communication systems in underground mines
  • Proposes designs focus on reliable systems that ensure safety
  • Includes a chapter on the design and development of intrinsically safe circuits
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvii
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  2. Mine Communication Technique

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 1-64

  3. Evaluation of Suitable Frequency

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 65-71

  4. Trapped Miner Communication

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 73-90

  5. Shaft Communication

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 91-104

  6. Line-of-Sight Communication

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 105-120

  7. Mine-Wide Communication

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 121-140

  8. Web-Based Information and Decision Support System for Mining Industry

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 141-151

  9. ZigBee Technology: A Unique Wireless Sensor Networking Solution

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 153-174

  10. Wireless Information and Safety System for Mines

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 175-262

  11. Programming of RFID Devices

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 263-282

  12. Tracking and Monitoring Software

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 283-298

  13. Intrinsic Safety for Hazardous Area

    • L.K. Bandyopadhyay, S.K. Chaulya, P.K. Mishra
    Pages 299-378

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 379-477
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Wireless communication has emerged as an independent discipline in the past decades. Everything from cellular voice telephony to wireless data transmission using wireless sensor networks has profoundly impacted the safety, production, and productivity of industries and our lifestyle as well. After a decade of exponential growth, the wireless industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Therefore, it would be an injustice if the wireless communication is not explored for mining industry. Underground mines, which are characterized by their tough working conditions and hazardous environments, require fool-proof mine-wide communication systems for smooth functioning of mine workings and ensuring better safety. Proper and re- able communication systems not only save the machine breakdown time but also help in immediate passing of messages from the vicinity of underground working area to the surface for day-to-day normal mining operations as well as for speedy rescue operations in case of disaster. Therefore, a reliable and effective commu- cation system is an essential requisite for safe working, and maintaining requisite production and productivity of underground mines. Most of the existing systems generally available in underground mines are based on line (wired) communication principle, hence these are unable to withstand in the disaster conditions and dif?cult to deploy in inaccessible places. Therefore, wireless communication is an indispe- able, reliable, and convenient system and essential in case of day-to-day normal duty or disaster situations.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Fuel Research, Central Institute of Mining &, Dhanbad, India

    L. K. Bandyopadhyay, S. K. Chaulya, P. K. Mishra

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