Fiber optics network for the adverse coal mining environment

Jacek K. Zientkiewicz; Zbigniew T. Lach

doi:10.1117/12.24712

1 February 1991 Fiber optics network for the adverse coal mining environment

Proceedings Volume 1366, Fiber Optics Reliability: Benign and Adverse Environments IV; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24712
Event: SPIE Microelectronic Interconnect and Integrated Processing Symposium, 1990, San Jose, United States

Abstract

The paper discusses technical feasibility of using fiber optics technology for underground mine communication systems. The emphasis has been placed on sensor dedicated systems for methane monitoring, fire detection, and vibration sensing. Communication system included video, voice and data transmission has been proposed. The test procedure and requirements for the fiber optics network in the adverse coal mining are given. The network has been developed and evaluated in a number of underground mine applications. The long term environmental trials and laboratory examinations have resulted in approval fiber optic network for in-mine use.

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Jacek K. Zientkiewicz and Zbigniew T. Lach "Fiber optics network for the adverse coal mining environment", Proc. SPIE 1366, Fiber Optics Reliability: Benign and Adverse Environments IV, (1 February 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24712

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