Grant: Engage Grants for colleges
Blum, Susan (Saskatchewan Polytechnic)
$25,000.00
Underground Beacon Positioning System
FY 2017-18 · 2018-03-07
Summary
The use of GPS technology has become widespread with many benefits to society as well as industry and the economy. However, the necessary technologies required to duplicate GPS accurate positioning in an underground mine have not yet been developed to a viable level. The accurate positioning of equipment, people and structures underground has been identified by Peck Tech Consulting Ltd. as having immediate benefit to a mine's operation. Imminent collision detection and optimal equipment guidance are just two of many examples of the direct impact of an accurate positioning system on safety and performance. Positioning is also a key component of automation and the long-term benefits of removing workers from the hazards of underground mining. Recent advances in wireless positioning solutions using ultra wide-band (UWB) signalling coupled with new beacon, network, antenna and signal processing technologies have increased the accuracy of indoor tracking and positioning. These technologies have promising characteristics for adaptation to underground environments. Working with our industry partner, Saskatchewan Polytechnic will draw on its existing expertise to create and test a prototype wireless underground positioning system based on recent research and technologies in indoor positioning.
Program
Engage Grants for colleges
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).
Additional Information (French)
Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).
Agreement Number
CARD1
Agreement Start Date
2018-03-07
Agreement Title
Underground Beacon Positioning System
Agreement Title (French)
Underground Beacon Positioning System
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$25,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Organization Code
nserc-crsng
Organization
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada
Program Name
Engage Grants for colleges
Program Name (French)
Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les collèges
Program Purpose
The use of GPS technology has become widespread with many benefits to society as well as industry and the economy. However, the necessary technologies required to duplicate GPS accurate positioning in an underground mine have not yet been developed to a viable level. The accurate positioning of equipment, people and structures underground has been identified by Peck Tech Consulting Ltd. as having immediate benefit to a mine's operation. Imminent collision detection and optimal equipment guidance are just two of many examples of the direct impact of an accurate positioning system on safety and performance. Positioning is also a key component of automation and the long-term benefits of removing workers from the hazards of underground mining. Recent advances in wireless positioning solutions using ultra wide-band (UWB) signalling coupled with new beacon, network, antenna and signal processing technologies have increased the accuracy of indoor tracking and positioning. These technologies have promising characteristics for adaptation to underground environments. Working with our industry partner, Saskatchewan Polytechnic will draw on its existing expertise to create and test a prototype wireless underground positioning system based on recent research and technologies in indoor positioning.
Program Purpose (French)
The use of GPS technology has become widespread with many benefits to society as well as industry and the economy. However, the necessary technologies required to duplicate GPS accurate positioning in an underground mine have not yet been developed to a viable level. The accurate positioning of equipment, people and structures underground has been identified by Peck Tech Consulting Ltd. as having immediate benefit to a mine's operation. Imminent collision detection and optimal equipment guidance are just two of many examples of the direct impact of an accurate positioning system on safety and performance. Positioning is also a key component of automation and the long-term benefits of removing workers from the hazards of underground mining. Recent advances in wireless positioning solutions using ultra wide-band (UWB) signalling coupled with new beacon, network, antenna and signal processing technologies have increased the accuracy of indoor tracking and positioning. These technologies have promising characteristics for adaptation to underground environments. Working with our industry partner, Saskatchewan Polytechnic will draw on its existing expertise to create and test a prototype wireless underground positioning system based on recent research and technologies in indoor positioning.
Recipient City
Saskatchewan
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Blum, Susan (Saskatchewan Polytechnic)
Reference Number
GC-2017-Q4-00194
