Approximate evaluation of the wave propagation parameters of MF TL communication systems for mine tunnels using image theory

References

• Mahmoud S, Wait J. Geometrical optical approach for electromagnetic wave propagation in rectangular mine tunnels. Radio Sci. 1974;9:1147–1158.
   Google Scholar
• Hill D, Wait J. Excitation of monofilar and bifilar modes on a transmission line in a circular tunnel. J. Appl. Phys. 1974;45:3402–3406.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Emslie A, Lagace R, Strong P. Theory of the propagation of UHF radio waves in coal mine tunnels. IEEE Trans. Antennas Propag. 1975;23:192–205.
   Google Scholar
• Yamaguchi Y, Abe T, Sekiguchi T, Chiba J. Attenuation constants of UHF radio waves in arched tunnels (Short Paper). IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech. 1985;33:714–718.
   Google Scholar
• Dobroski H, Stolarczyk LG. Control and monitoring via medium-frequency techniques and existing mine conductors. IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl. 1985;21:1087–1092.
   Google Scholar
• Stolarczyk LG. Emergency and operational low and medium frequency band radio communications system for underground mines. IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl. 1991;27:780–790.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dudley DG, Pao HY. System identification for wireless propagation channels in tunnels. IEEE Trans Antennas Propag. 2005;53:2400–2405.
   Google Scholar
• Mahmoud SF. Modal propagation of high frequency electromagnetic waves in straight and curved tunnels within the earth. J. Electromagn. Waves Appl. 2005;19:1611–1627.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dudley DG, Lienard M, Mahmoud SF, Degauque P. Wireless propagation in tunnels. IEEE Trans. Ant. Propag. 2007;49:11–26.
   Google Scholar
• Han GR, Zhang WM, Zhang YP. An experimental study of the propagation of radio waves in a scaled model of long-wall coal mining tunnels. IEEE Ant. Wireless Propag. Lett. 2009;8:502–504.
   Google Scholar
• Sun Z, Akyildiz IF. Channel modeling and analysis for wireless networks in underground mines and road tunnels. IEEE Trans. Commun. 2010;58:1758–1768.
   Google Scholar
• United States Public Laws, PL 109-236. Mine Improvement and new Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act). US Congress; 2006.
   Google Scholar
• Li J, Whisner B, Waynert J. Measurements of medium-frequency propagation characteristics of a transmission line in an underground coal mine. IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl. 2013;49:1984–1991.
   Google Scholar
• Li J, Waynert JA, Whisner BG. An introduction to a medium frequency propagation characteristic measurement method of a transmission line in underground coal mines. Prog. Electromagn. Res. B. 2013;55:131–149.
   Google Scholar
• Correia de Barros MT. Computation of line parameters – theoretical background. In European EMTP Short Course. Belgium: Kul; 1984.
   Google Scholar
• Ramo S, Whinnery JR, Van Duzer T. Fields and waves in communication electronics. New York, NY: Wiley; 1965.
   Google Scholar
• Faria J. Electromagnetic foundations of electrical engineering. Chichester: Wiley; 2008.
   Google Scholar
• Tegopoulos JA, Kriezis EE. Eddy current distribution in cylindrical shells of infinite length due to axial currents part I: shells of one boundary. IEEE Trans. Power Apparat. Syst. 1971;90:1278–1286.
   Google Scholar
• Machado VM, Borges da Silva JF. Series-impedance of underground transmission systems. IEEE Trans. Power Delivery. 1988;3:417–424.
   Google Scholar
• Carson JR. Wave propagation in overhead wires with ground return. Bell Syst. Tech. J. 1926;5:539–553.
   Google Scholar
• Dubanton C. Calcul approché des parametres primaires et secondaires d’une ligne de transport [Approximate calculation of the primary and secondary parameters of a transmission line]. EDF Bulletin de la Direction des Etudes et Recherches. 1969;1:53–62.
   Google Scholar
• Gary C. Approche complète de la propagation multifilaire en haute fréquence par utilization des matrices complexes [Full approach to multiconductor high-frequency propagation using complex matrices]. EDF Bulletin de la Direction des Etudes et Recherches. 1976;3:5–20.
   Google Scholar
• Déri A, Tevan G. Mathematischer Beweis und physikalische Interpretation der Dubantonschen Berechnungsart der Freileitungs-Parameter [Mathematical verification of Dubanton’s simplified calculation of overhead transmission line parameters and its physical interpretation]. Archiv für Elektrotechnik. 1981;63:191–198.
   Google Scholar