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• AutonoDES: A Discrete Event Simulation Platform for Safety Scrutiny of Autonomous Mining Systems
  6/13/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  This contract research develops a simulation software platform, AutonoDES, that can be used as a “what-if” scenario analysis tool for mixed-fleet (both human-operated and autonomous) mining operations.
• Machine Learning Models that Blend Subjective and Objective Data to Improve Understanding and Management of Operator Fatigue
  2/27/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A capacity-building contract with the University of Utah to research machine learning models that blend subjective and objective data to improve understanding and management of operator fatigue.
• MFIRE 4.0 Enhances Fire Modeling Capabilities
  1/4/2021 - Technology News
  Use this Technology News to learn about the latest version of the MFIRE modeling software.
• Technology News 564 - MFIRE 4.0 Enhances Fire Modeling Capabilities
  12/31/2020 - Technology News
  Learn about the features available in the MFIRE 4.0 modeling software.
• Analysis of ARMPS2010 Database with LaModel and an Updated Abutment Angle Equation
  1/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A paper presenting a new equation for calculating accurate abutment angles for deeper mining cases. The new equation was tested using both ARMPS2010 and LaModel for the entire case history database of ARMPS2010.
• Developing a Virtual Reality Environment for Mining Research
  8/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes the features of VR Mine, a NIOSH-developed a virtual reality framework that allows the rapid generation of VR software applications for use in research.
• Effect of Discontinuity Dip Direction on Hard Rock Pillar Strength
  4/2/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study on the effect of the discontinuity dip direction on square and rectangular hard rock pillars.
• Development of a Fault-Rupture Environment in 3D: A Numerical Tool for Examining the Mechanical Impact of a Fault on Underground Excavations
  2/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article assessing whether a numerical tool might be useful or practical in forecasting bump potential associated with a strike-slip fault for a typical structural geologic setting.
• Dust Control by Air-blocking Shelves and Dust Collector-to-Bailing Airflow Ratios for a Surface Mine Drill Shroud
  5/17/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to examine the effects of air-blocking shelves on airflows and respirable dust distribution associated with medium-sized surface blasthole drill shrouds as part of a dry dust collector system.
• An FMM-FFT Accelerated SIE Simulator for Analyzing EM Wave Propagation in Mine Environments Loaded with Conductors
  5/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article presenting an FMM-FFT-SIE full-wave simulator used to characterize EM wave propagation in electrically large and loaded mine environments.