GPS-less Positioning, Tracking and Navigation Services for Underground Mining Applications
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The paper briefly presents practical applications of positioning and navigation services based on wireless ranging technologies suitable to operate in confined space environments with special attention paid to underground workings of mines. Results of the recent work related to underground location and tracking in day-to-day as well as emergency situations are described, together with the achievable performance and problems that are typically encountered. A recently implemented mining vehicle tracking system based on IEEE 802.15.4a is presented as an example of a practical application. Additionally, an experimental underground navigation system, employing a sensor fusion combined with an augmented reality user interface, is also briefly reported on, as an example of possible emerging applications. Key-Words: Real Time Location, Navigation, Tracking, Mining Applications, Augmented Reality
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