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2/1/2013 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn experiment was conducted to explore coding and directional compatibility on roof bolting equipment and to determine the feasibility of a visual feedback system to alert operators of critical movements and workers in close proximity to the equipment.
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12/1/2012 - Technology NewsA technology to provide a two-way communications system to improve miners' ability to communicate from underground to surface.
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9/22/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to develop a practical methodology with appropriate technical guidelines that enables mine operators and enforcement agencies to evaluate the reliability of underground communications, tracking, and atmospheric monitoring systems.
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9/18/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to analyze, adapt, and test an existing ultra-low frequency (ULF), through-the-earth system for communication and tracking of underground mine personnel.
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9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to design, build, and demonstrate a battery-powered, through-the-earth wireless voice communication system for overburdens of up to 600 feet.
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9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to develop and demonstrate a modified, fiber optic-based perimeter security system to track personnel in an underground coal mine.
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9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to design, adapt, construct, install, and evaluate a wireless mesh communication network in an underground coal mine.
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9/17/2012 - Dictionaries and glossariesMine Communications and Tracking Glossary
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11/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesEmergency training for miners can use inoculation theory, which explains how people can resist persuasion attempts by preparing counterarguments in advance. The theory may be used to prepare workers to react quickly by preparing responses in advance.
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11/1/2011 - Reports of Investigations, Training materialsNonverbal Communication for Mine Emergencies is a training program that teaches miners a series of nonverbal hand signals to use in the event of an emergency. These hand signals can be used by miners if they are unable to communicate verbally.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program