Mining with NeoMesh
Underground mining environments are among the most challenging for wireless communication. Harsh conditions such as high signal damping, lack of line-of-sight, and heavy multipath reflections from rock walls make it difficult for most radio technologies to perform reliably. On top of that, mines are hazardous environments with strict safety requirements and limited tolerance for failure.
Yet the need for connectivity is greater than ever.
Why Wireless Connectivity Matters in Mining
Reliable sensor networks are critical for:
- Environmental monitoring – fire, gas, dust, humidity, water levels, seismic activity
- Control of infrastructure – ventilation fans, pumps, lighting and other essential systems
- Worker safety – including personnel tracking, especially during evacuations or incidents
- Asset management – locating mobile tools and high-value equipment across shifting zones
- Data access and automation – enabling smarter, more responsive operations underground
In such a setting, wiring is both fragile and inflexible, and is easily damaged by vehicle movement, drilling, or blasting. A robust wireless alternative is needed.
NeoMesh – Designed for Demanding Underground Environments
NeoMesh is ideally suited for mining due to its infrastructure-free, low-power, self-routing mesh architecture. Here’s why it works where others don’t:
Unlimited Multi-Hop Communication
NeoMesh has no limits on hop count — so the network can follow tunnels that extend deep underground, with data reliably forwarded from node to node until it reaches the surface.
Battery-Powered Devices
No need for mains power lines, which can be a safety hazard and logistical constraint. Sensors can be placed exactly where needed, not just where power is available.
Flexible Deployment
Simply add more nodes as the mine expands. Devices automatically join and extend the mesh — no reconfiguration or planning required.
Mobile Tracking Support
NeoMesh is built to support mobile nodes, making it ideal for personnel and equipment tracking. Devices do not need to be in direct range of a gateway or anchor; they only need to connect to other nearby mesh nodes.
Long Range with Sub-GHz Options
Sub-GHz frequencies offer much better propagation in underground settings than 2.4 GHz. NeoMesh also supports LoRa modulation for even greater link budgets in harsh conditions.
Automatic Routing Back to Gateway
A single gateway placed in a surface-level control room or operations center is enough. The mesh handles routing over any distance or depth — even for mobile or intermittent nodes.
Built for Harsh Environments — Without Compromise
NeoMesh makes it possible to create a robust, low-maintenance wireless network deep underground — without cables, repeaters, or fixed infrastructure.
Whether you’re monitoring gas levels, tracking workers, or controlling equipment, NeoMesh offers:
- Reliable communication
- Long battery life
- Flexible installation
- Unlimited scalability
Contact us to learn how NeoMesh can help you build a safer, smarter, and more connected mining operation — above or below ground.
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