A US Congressional committee voted today to add wireless mesh technology as a benchmark for underground communication and tracking systems, as part of amendments to new federal mine safety legislation.
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Education & Labor Committee voted to amend the S-MINER Act of 2007 to include wireless mesh technology as a communications and tracking system for post-accident communications and to locate trapped underground miners.
Active Control, which uses 100% wireless mesh technology in ActiveMine, a two-way voice communications, data and locating system for mines, has been a strong proponent of this change.
“We’re glad to see that US policy makers have recognized wireless mesh technology as they seek to improve mine safety,” said ACT President and CEO Steve Barrett. “We believe our system provides significant benefits for locating and communicating with miners in both emergency situations and day-to-day operations.”
Active Control Technology designs and markets wireless network control and communication systems for buildings and extreme environments.
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