Application of radio-frequency identification systems to collision avoidance in metal/nonmetal mines

被引:40
作者
Ruff, TM [1 ]
Hession-Kunz, D
机构
[1] NIOSH, Spokane, WA 99207 USA
[2] ID Int Holdings LLC, Concord, MA 01742 USA
关键词
collision warning system; powered haulage; radio-frequency identification;
D O I
10.1109/28.903133
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Collisions between haulage equipment and pedestrian workers or other vehicles claim an average of five lives each year in surface and underground metal/nonmetal mining operations, Many more workers are severely injured. Although technologies exist that could prevent these collisions, (radar, closed-circuit TV, and backup alarms), they do have limitations and are not being used widely. New developments in radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems show promise for reducing the number of collisions. This paper, originally presented in 1998, describes tests conducted on off-the-shelf RFID systems and the subsequent development of a custom RFID system that could be used for both surface and underground mining equipment.
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页码:112 / 116
页数:5
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JOHNSON GA, 1986, US BUREAU MINES INFO, V9079, P18
[2]  
RUFF TM, 2000, 9652 NIOSH