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• Technology News 547 - Cost-Effective, Off-the-Shelf Wireless Links for Surface Integrated Mine Emergency Communications
  12/1/2011 - Technology News
  A surface network system using off-the-shelf components successfully established strategic communications links in a limited mine-simulated environment. The system could be expanded to link other communication devices and a command center.
• Reducing Control Selection Errors Associated with Underground Bolting Equipment
  7/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The aims of this research were to determine the effectiveness of arbitrary shape coding in reducing selection error rates in a virtual analogy of roof-bolting and whether any advantages exist for mirror or place layouts for dual control situations.
• Methods for Determining Roof Fall Risk in Underground Mines
  11/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper discusses a method to determine the roof fall risk using a qualitative risk analysis technique.
• Investigation of Electromagnetic Emissions in a Deep Underground Mine
  8/1/2004 - Conference papers
  Field studies were conducted to record electromagnetic (EM) emissions at the Galena Mine, Wallace, Idaho. The goal of the research was to determine if EM emissions were valid precursors to imminent ground failure.
• The Effectiveness of Selected Technologies in Controlling Diesel Emissions in an Underground Mine: Isolated Zone Study at Stillwater Mining Company's Nye Mine
  1/1/2004 - Contract reports
  The objective of this study was to determine the in-situ effectiveness of the selected technologies available to the underground mining industry for reducing particulate matter and gaseous emissions from diesel-powered equipment. The protocol was establ...
• Initial Stability Study of Large Openings for the National Underground Science Laboratory at the Homestake Mine, Lead, SD
  7/1/2002 - Conference papers
  The investigation reported here is an initial study of the stability of the first of the proposed chambers at the Homestake Mine in Lead, SD.
• Mine Fire Diagnostics Applied to the Carbondale, PA Mine Fire Site
  1/1/1992 - Reports of Investigations
  The U.S. Bureau of Mines applied its mine fire diagnostic method to an abandoned anthracite mine fire site in Carbondale, Lackawanna County, PA.
• In-Mine Evaluation of Underground Fire and Smoke Detectors
  10/1/1978 - Conference papers
  The current state of the art of fire and smoke detection technology is reviewed from the standpoint of suitability for use in underground metal and nonmetal mines. Detection modes, fire signatures, and environmental considerations are included. Prelimin...
• Mine Communications: An Overview of the Bureau of Mines Communications Research
  6/1/1974 - Conference papers
  Since 1969, the Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines, has carried out communications research. Research has been directed toward developing emergency and nonemergency mine communications. This paper gives an overview of the progress made in the last ...