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Towards Safety from Toxic Gases in Underground Mines Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Ambient Intelligence
Author
Source
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue - (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Telecommunications Engineering
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The growing number of fatalities among miners caused by toxic gases puts pressure on the mining industry; innovative approaches are required to improve underground miners’ health.
Toxic gases are very often released in underground mines and cannot easily be detected by human senses.
This paper investigates the presence of the inherent types of toxic fumes in critical regions and their suspension and trends in the air and intends to generate knowledge that will assist in preventing miners from contracting diseases.
The development of intelligent decision support systems is still in its infancy.
Knowledge of how to make them profitable in improving miners’ safety is largely lacking.
An autonomous remote monitoring framework of wireless sensor networks, which integrates mobile sensing and Ohm’s law, coupled with ambient intelligence governing decision-making for miners, is developed.
The framework has been investigated in indoor scenarios and successfully deployed for real-life application in an aeronautic engine test cell environment, such as those typically found in underground mines.
Useful demonstrations of the system were carried out to provide similar knowledge to safeguard engineers from the inhalation of toxic gases.
This provides early warning for safety agents.
The system has proven to be suitable for deployment in underground mines.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osunmakinde, Isaac O.. 2013. Towards Safety from Toxic Gases in Underground Mines Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Ambient Intelligence. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks،Vol. 2013, no. -, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450550
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osunmakinde, Isaac O.. Towards Safety from Toxic Gases in Underground Mines Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Ambient Intelligence. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks Vol. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450550
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osunmakinde, Isaac O.. Towards Safety from Toxic Gases in Underground Mines Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Ambient Intelligence. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. -, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450550
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450550