An ICT based solution to make mines safer

TL;DR

This paper proposes an ICT-based system integrating wireless sensor networks with external networks to significantly improve safety in mining environments, addressing longstanding human security concerns.

Contribution

It introduces a practical method combining wireless sensors and external networks to enhance mine safety, a novel application of ICT in mining safety management.

Findings

Effective wireless sensor integration for mine safety

Enhanced real-time monitoring capabilities

Practical implementation demonstrating safety improvements

Abstract

Concern for the human security inside mines is as old as the mining itself. However, ICT (Information and communication technologies), which has impacted human life in so many ways has not been much used for making mines safer. We propose a method that has been practically implemented which can enhance mine safety enormously. It is based on integration of wireless sensor network with an external network through a gateway.