Mining Publication: An Assessment of Leaky Feeder Radio Systems in Underground Mines
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Original creation date: July 1980
A summary is presented of existing leaky feeder communications systems currently in operation in North America. Background information pertaining to previous use of leaky feeder technology is discussed along with the survey methodology. A review of some pertinent facts concerning propagation in tunnels and specific reference to mine tunnel propagation is presented. A summary of the characteristics of each mine visited is presented in tabular form, and methods of procurement and maintenance are discussed. The role of user training in efficient system use is presented. Seven sites representing eight mines are included in the survey. Economic and technical topics are considered.
Authors: JC Cawley
Conference Paper - July 1980
Proceedings of the Fifth WVU Conference on Coal Mine Electrotechnology, Smith-NS, ed. Morgantown, West Virginia, Jul 30-31, Aug 1, 1980. . U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines Contract No. J0100049; :1-15
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- Advanced Tutorial on Wireless Communication and Electronic Tracking: Introduction
- Advances in Mine Emergency Communications
- Basic Tutorial on Wireless Communication and Electronic Tracking: Technology Overview
- A Communication and Monitoring System for an Underground Coal Mine, Iron Ore Mine, and Deep Underground Silver Mine
- An Evaluation of Leaky Feeder Communication in Underground Mines
- Integration of Sensing Technologies for Post-Event Monitoring of Hazardous Conditions in the Mining Environment
- Leaky Feeder Mine Communications System
- Leaky Feeder to Wireless Media Converter Device Technology Development
- Page last reviewed: 9/21/2012
- Page last updated: 9/21/2012
- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program