Longwall Mining Command Center
Look no further for your next command center. Our custom-built longwall mining command center uses underground space efficiently while supplying all of your monitoring and communications needs. This collapsible command center stands fully extended at 7 feet tall and collapses to just 3 feet tall within 2 minutes! The unit comfortably sits up to 6 adult persons, complete with 7 monitoring screens along a robust working desk. Communications and other features come custom-built for each customer. Call today for yours!
Overview
Goals
- Design and develop a system to detect Switch Run Throughs (SRTs) in the railyard setting
- Monitor the structural integrity of the switch and alert on SRT events (to prevent derailment on backup)
- Deliver track-side SRT audible and visual alerts
- No external power required (utilize solar and battery components)
- No additional workload for railyard personnel
- Operate in all weather and light conditions
- Low profile and small footprint at the switch
- Focus on non-trailable switches
Results
- The SRT Detection System detected both compression-type and tension-type run through events on non-trailable switches
- The SRT node beacon identified the switch location of the SRT event
- The AVA station beacon was visible beyond 600 ft. of the AVA station
- The AVA station horn was heard:
- By ground personnel during each SRT
- By cab personnel 50% of the time (depending on horn direction)
- 600 ft. away from the AVA station
- Cloud-based system monitoring with email and/or text-based SRT alert messages
