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• Evaluation of Smoke and Gas Sensor Responses for Fires of Common Mine Combustibles
  3/1/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article detailing experiments conducted to evaluate the response characteristics of commercially available gas, smoke and flame sensors to fires of common combustible mine materials.
• Supplementary Technologies for Advanced Mine Communication Networks
  9/25/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A contract to develop a Universal Signal Evaluation Package for 75- and 150-MHz bands, adapt a passive magnetic amplifier for 900-MHz, and investigate energy harvesting technologies.
• Real-time Diesel Particulate Monitor for Underground Mines
  6/1/2013 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article evaluating a commercial instrument developed based on NIOSH research for measuring EC concentrations in real time.
• Technology for Real-Time Monitoring of Coal Dust Explosion Hazards
  10/1/2012 - News articles
  The NIOSH Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) is available for purchase and use in underground coal mines. A recent Information Circular supports its use for real-time explosibility testing of rock and coal dust samples.
• Trend in Black Lung Cases Concerns NIOSH Researchers
  9/28/2012 - News articles
  Implementation of dust control technology and improved dust monitoring are effective ways for mine operators to reduce exposures to respirable coal dust. OMSHR is working to assist the industry’s efforts to limit miner exposure to dust.
• Coal Mine Explosion Prevention Accomplishments
  9/28/2012 - News articles
  Coal Mine Explosion Prevention Accomplishments
• Remote Methane Sensors
  9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A contract to integrate a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) component into specialized electronics to measure methane levels in underground coal mines.
• Development of the NIOSH Determination of Sound Exposures (DOSES) Mining Noise Exposure Management Software
  1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  To help manage noise exposures, the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed the Determination of Sound Exposures (DOSES) software and implementation guide for use by mine management and safety personnel.
• Effects of Obstructions, Sample Size and Sample Rate on Ultrasonic Anemometer Measurements Underground
  1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper provides information about the effect of common obstructions in underground mining on air velocity readings.
• Sonic Anemometer Airflow Monitoring Technique for Use in Underground Mines
  6/1/2010 - Conference papers
  In this paper instrumentation and sampling strategies for accurate monitoring of airflow in an entry using two-axis and three-axis ultrasonic anemometers are evaluated.