Title :
Design of through-the-earth mine communication system using helical antennas
Author :
Ghosh, D. ; Hongsik Moon ; Sarkar, T.K.
Author_Institution :
Syracuse Univ., Syracuse, NY
Abstract :
The helical antenna can be used in through-the-earth mine communications systems. Properly designed the field reaching the receiver above the ground is sufficient for maintaining communication with the underground transmitter.
Keywords :
helical antennas; mining industry; underground communication; coal mine disasters; helical antennas; mine communications; through-the-earth mine communication system; underground mine; underground transmitter; Antennas; Broadband antennas; Communication systems; Helical antennas; Materials; Resonant frequency; Ultra wideband antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2008. AP-S 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2041-4
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2008.4619015
