USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF COAL MINING
USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF COAL MINING

Summary/Abstract: Safety systems in the mining industry are of great importance for the general safety of people and equipment, considering harsh and high-risk conditions of this environment. It is therefore essential to have advanced safety systems and staff trained for monitoring daily operations. Besides monitoring, such systems can also help us prevent catastrophic malfunctions, provide support during incidents and achieve better organization. Due to the nature and complexity of the environment, advanced information systems are required for real-time monitoring of operations and work conditions in surface and underground mining. Innovative information technologies find significant applications in various mining fields (surface and underground mining), from design documents to management and supervision of production processes in mines. In mining, IT is used for data processing and management, 3D designing, modeling and spatial database integration with the application of obtained results. These technologies include readymade software packages for designing of quarries, surface and underground mines, satellite tracking devices and equipment, navigation devices, and devices for simulation and remote control of mining machines.Safety management is a major issue in all mines. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how information technologies can enhance security of people and material and technical resources in mines.

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