Although many people assume it to be a modern phenomenon, wireless technology has actually been around for a very long time, albeit in different forms and with different applications. The term “wireless” was first used in the late 19th century to refer to a technology that later became known as “radio”, which revolutionized long-distance communication by allowing people located far from...
Over the last few years, more and more businesses and industries have begun to adopt wireless monitoring as an integral part of their business operations. Wireless monitoring is now used to increase safety and efficiency in industries and applications as diverse as maple syrup production, foam insulating, and even monitoring the well-being of the elderly. We are now living in an...
To keep an underground mine safe and productive, it is vital that the geological environment within the mine is monitored on an ongoing basis. This is done by deploying geotechnical and other monitoring instruments, as required, throughout the mine. Of course, for the status of the mine to be monitored properly, the data produced by the instruments must be collected and...
Mesh-type wireless monitoring networks are the most efficient way to collect data inside and around many different types of mines. Networks based on Mine Design Technologies RTU wireless nodes, coupled with Ethernet gateways and interpreted by custom software suites like MDT’s MineMonitor and MineHop web interface, are your best option for the following, and other, reasons: Easy Installation and Rapid Deployment....
