Advanced mine detection equipment
The VAMIDS Vehicular Array Mine Detection System is a versatile, cost-effective system which can quickly locate mines on roads, tracks and in open country. The system is capable of operating at speeds of up to 10km/h while providing real-time detection. It is ideally suited to flat, open terrain, including desert, steppe, grassland and bushland.
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Logistic evaluation of an underground mine using …
PDF | This paper describes a logistic study about an underground gold mine, belonging to AngloGold Ashanti, where four different layout options could be... | …
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Logistics Management for Mining Companies
Challenge #1: Managing Logistics to and from remote locations Mining sites are located where the minerals are, often in remote locations. In contrast, carrier pools are located …
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Detecting Improvised Explosive Devices
to automatically detect buried mines and IEDs in roadways. Figure 3 depicts HMDS as deployed in Afghanistan. The 4-panel, 51-channel GPR is mounted at the front of a Husky vehicle, which has a V-shaped hull to deflect IED blasts. The vehicle's single occupant monitors a GUI within the cab while conducting route-clearance missions.
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Mining | Free Full-Text | Optimising Productivity and Safety of …
The open pit mining load and haul system has been a mainstay of the mining industry for many years. While machines have increased in size and scale and automation has become an important development, there have been few innovations to the actual load and haul process itself in recent times. This research highlights some of the potential …
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Predicting SONAR Rocks Against Mines with ML
Introduction. This article is about predicting SONAR rocks against Mines with the help of Machine Learning. SONAR is an abbreviated form of Sound Navigation and Ranging. It uses sound waves to detect …
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Appendix C: Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
The Mk-4 (moored mine hunting), Mk-5 (mine recovery), Mk-6 (swimmer defense), and Mk-7 (bottom mine hunting) mammal systems. These systems are capable of detecting buried mines and placing neutralization charges on moored, bottom, and buried mines. At present, no other country can match the MCM capability resident in these six systems.
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Advanced Analytics for Mine Materials Transportation
This chapter describes eighteen advanced analytics use cases for most common equipment used in material transportation, including Haul Trucks, Railways, …
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Electronics | Free Full-Text | A Review of Underwater Mine …
Underwater mines pose extreme danger for ships and submarines. Therefore, navies around the world use mine countermeasure (MCM) units to protect against them. One of the measures used by MCM units is mine hunting, which requires searching for all the mines in a suspicious area. It is generally divided into four stages: …
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Mine Technology: Unlocking the Power for Increasing Miner …
Automated rock bolting systems are an essential tool for increasing miner safety. This technology uses machines to virtually eliminate the need for manual labour when installing support bolts into unstable or fractured ground. By using these systems, miners can spend less time in dangerous areas and more time following safety procedures.
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Militaries developing robots, ground vehicles and drones to detect …
The Husky is also attached with the Mine Detonation Trailer (MDT) set to detonate any left out mines. The Husky VMMD is capable of detecting both metal and non-metal buried explosives but can also be customised to detect user-defined threats. The Husky VMMD can clear a path of three meters at a maximum speed of 50km/h.
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Sensors | Free Full-Text | Sea Mine Detection …
In the context of new geopolitical tensions due to the current armed conflicts, safety in terms of navigation has been threatened due to the large number of sea mines placed, in particular, within the sea …
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Tech Trends in the Logistics Industry for 2023
1. Automation and Robotics. The logistics industry is set to see an increase in the use of automation and robotics in 2023. Automation can streamline and optimize logistics processes by automating ...
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Field Lessons For Detecting and Avoiding Mines – Counter Mine …
Probing is a way of detecting mines by piercing the earth with a sharp but non-metallic object, e.g., a pointed stick. It is slow and hard work but is probably the most reliable way to find mines. Move on your hands and knees or stay prone. Look and feel upward and forward for tripwires or pressure prongs.
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Mining Transportation & Logistics | Mining Supply …
Mining companies manage complex supply chains and use geospatial technology to meet logistic needs. Staff use drones to accurately manage inventory volumes. They also optimize routes for fleets of delivery vehicles to minimize drive and idle times while …
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(PDF) Design of an Autonomous Robot for Mapping, …
It is equipped with color and depth cameras, lighting, laser scanners, an inertial measurement unit, and a robotic arm. We conducted two experiments testing mapping and autonomous navigation ...
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Mine Detection
detect mines along routes. The Future of Detection For the past few years, R&D effons in the realm of mine detection have fo cused on honing the skills of fi nding and identifying mines. Additionally, the Pro gram has been looking for ways to de crease the amount of false alarms in de tection. Examples of current R&D
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The mining value chain: A hidden gem | McKinsey
The mining value chain— which includes everything from extracting raw material to delivering products to customers—is the backbone of the industry. Companies that manage their value chain well can establish a significant source of competitive advantage and value creation. By contrast, those that neglect their value chain are likely …
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US Navy declares its mine countermeasures suite ready for …
The mission package includes four primary systems to find, identify and destroy sea mines: the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System and the Airborne Mine Neutralization System, both of which are ...
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Lasers May Be the Perfect Way For the U.S. Navy To Destroy Mines
First and foremost, detecting mines more quickly and at further ranges, of course, makes the LCS much more survivable. It will be able to pursue attack, anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions ...
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AN/WLD-1 RMS Remote Minehunting System
The first is a side-looking sonar that can detect and classify bottom and close-tethered mines. The second is a volume search sonar to detect and classify primarily close …
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FM 20-32 CHAPTER 10
AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector. The AN/PSS-12 mine detector (Figure 10-1) can only detect metal, but most mines have metal components in their design. The detector can locate and identify plastic or ...
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IoT in Mining
An end-to-end IoT platform helps to connect multiple devices, controllers, and sensors, in a real-time manner. The data that is collected can then be analysed and monitored, with the learning used to predict an outcome and finally act upon the data. This will help the mining companies in real-time decision making, reduce equipment failure ...
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Mining Industry
A specialist in mining logistics, Cargolution offers turnkey solutions for: Drilling and sampling companies. Earthmoving contractors. Mining companies. EPC, EPCM and …
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Mistral Hound
The Mistral Hound Landmine Detector and Demining Drone is a robust-compact UAV built with high-tensile carbonfibre to reduce weight and increase efficiency. Integrated with powerful coaxial rotors, the landmine detector and detonation platform is capable of long-range flights and can operate in full autonomous, semi-autonomous and manual modes.
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Pearson Engineering launches mine detect and …
Image: Pearson Engineering. Pearson Engineering has launched 'Threat-Sense' and 'Threat-Pathway', a camera-based mine detection system and deployable plough designed to allow any military …
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Husky Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD) …
The Husky Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD), previously known as Chubby, is a wheeled landmine detection and route clearance system produced by DCD Protected Mobility (DCD), a part of …
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Equipments Detecting Mines On Logistic Routes
6 Important Tips For Effective Logistics Management. May 12, 2017 · Determining the best delivery route. A logistics firm should opt for the shortest yet safest route. This is beneficial for saving money as well as time. Costeffective packaging that ensures low investment and safety of goods as well.
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A comprehensive interdisciplinary review of mine …
Abstract. There is an everlasting distance and interdependence between mines and end-users as it involves different types of equipment, infrastructure, and …
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Efficient Logistics in Mining- The Road to Success
Automation in logistics is the future of the mining industry as falling commodity prices and high labour costs have forced companies to look at new emerging …
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