'Smart sensor wireless mesh networks in underground mining'
The Mines Rescue Service Ltd in partnership with the Camborne School of Mines has been awarded a DTI 'Knowledge Transfer Partnership' project grant to develop smart sensor wireless mesh networking technology for underground mining applications.
The Mines Rescue Service Ltd, who provide rescue cover for the UK mining industry, have working expertise in confined space and dangerous underground environments. Both the company and the Camborne School of Mines have a range of research experience and technical expertise including; underground communication systems and mine automation.
Project Objectives:
· Develop smart sensor mesh network system for remote data acquisition and telemetry
· Potential applications include environmental data and machine diagnostics
· Operates within extremely harsh environments and potentially explosive atmospheres
· Low-power requirements: investigate novel power supply schemes
· Utilise and extend existing mine communications infrastructure
· Exploitation outside the mining industry
This type of wireless technology can be used to communicate with hardware on
vehicles being used in the mine, such as the vehicle being developed for
remote surveying.
Contact: Gareth Kennedy (G.A.Kennedy@ex.ac.uk +44 (0) 1326 371846)
or Dr P Foster (P.J.Foster@ex.ac.uk +44 (0) 1326 371828)