Radio Frequency Communication Systems in Underground Mines
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Due to the high attenuation of radio frequency (RF) signals in underground mines and the statutory power restriction of communication gadgets especially for coal mines, the wireless communication systems have restricted applications in the underground mines. The paper discusses different radio frequency communication techniques being employed for Indian underground mines. Experiments were conducted in the laboratory as well as in the underground coal mines for medium wave frequency (MF), very high frequency (VHF) and ultra high frequency (UHF) electromagnetic propagation as well as induction technique to meet different types of mining conditions. The detailed results have been presented in this paper.
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