RTK-Net
Application Benefits: Mining

Mining Rescue Response

Mining Accident News

With the recent tragedies such as those at coal mines in West Virginia, new technologies are being implemented to help in rescue and recovery operations. An RTK-Net spatial infrastructure throughout the coal fields of Virginia and West Virginia will significantly increase rescue response time by assisting in fast, accurate mapping and determination of rescue drilling locations.

Critical Mapping Efficiency

Sago Mine Drill Team

The spatial relationship between underground mine shafts and the surface of the mine is critical when determining rescue shaft drilling locations.

In the event of a mine emergency, surveyors can deploy immediately within an RTK-Net infrastructure. Drilling locations can be determined in a fraction of the time required by conventional techniques.

GPS Reference Stations at No Cost

Many hosting opportunities exist for coal companies. Loyola Spatial Systems is currently seeking suitable sites in West Virginia and Virginia coal fields to expand the RTK-Net Infrastructure. The infrastructure will not only provide increased response time, but will also greatly increase day to day surveying production.