Mining Publication: Seismic Event Data Acquisition and Processing: Distribution and Coordination Across PC-Based Networks
Original creation date: February 2002
Authors: PL Swanson, B Kenner, T Krahenbuhl
Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry: Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium (APCOM 2002), ed. By S. Bandopadhyay (Feb. 25-27, 2002, Phoenix, AZ). Soc. Of Min. Metall., and Explor., Littleton, CO, 2002 Feb; :637-647
NIOSH has developed an automated PC-based seismic event (induced earthquake) monitoring system for use in mine ground control studies. The distribution and coordination of data acquisition and processing functions across a local area network is a central feature of the system. Mine-wide installations utilize multiple, autonomous seismic networks located both underground and on the surface. Seismic event locations, magnitude estimates, and other processed data are distributed for display and analysis on network nodes both underground and in the offices of mine engineers and managers. This paper describes the system's design philosophy, hardware and software components, examples of installations, and a few observational results.
Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry: Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium (APCOM 2002), ed. By S. Bandopadhyay (Feb. 25-27, 2002, Phoenix, AZ). Soc. Of Min. Metall., and Explor., Littleton, CO, 2002 Feb; :637-647