Application: Mine Safety for Exploration and Extraction of Minerals
Description
Mineral extraction, is challenging due to the uncertainty in ore reserve estimations, unknown nature of in situ rock, supplying energy for the operation, commodity price volatility, dangerous working conditions for health and safety of miners and environmental concerns
Sensors, robotics and machine learning are being utilized across all stages of mining from exploration to reclamation to address these challenges.
Applications include:
– Mining Safety
– Predictable Mining Operation
– Underground mine surveillance
– Optimizing production efficiency
Devices
- Cameras for mines and tunnels are an essential element of security and safety monitoring. The mining sector presents a number of challenges, from low lighting to connectivity issues in remote areas. These surveillance cameras observe the many processes within the mine and are mostly installed in a permanent, overt manner, with portable covert cameras being used on a temporary basis. IR thermal imaging cameras are often used as they offer the ability to see in dark, foggy or dust filled environments where there are large trucks, cranes, robotics and other moving apparatus that present danger to humans.
KPIs
| KPI | Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Service Availability | Medium: 90 - 95% |
| Criticality | Safety critical |
| Priority Service (NS/EP) | No |
| Service Continuity | Not required |
| Mobility | Fixed |
| Communication Direction | Two-way |
| Data Reporting Mode | Hybrid driven |