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TitleContractorContract/IAG #Start DateShort DescriptionProgram Areas
Adapting Remote Methane Leak Detector (RMLD) to Coal Miner RescuePhysical Sciences, Inc.200-2011-405659/19/2011A contract to evaluate the practicality and permissibility of modern laser-based technology for remotely detecting and mapping potentially explosive methane accumulations under supported roof.
Analysis of Mine Seismicity and Geotechnical Modeling for Improved Safety in Underground Coal MinesUniversity of Utah200-2011-396146/22/2011A contract to provide qualified individuals with opportunities to pursue MS and PhD degrees focused on ground control, research the cause of mining induced seismicity, and improve safety in burst-prone coal mines.
Application of Extreme Power Line Communication Methods to Mine EnvironmentsNorthern Microdesign, Inc.200-2010-360059/13/2010A contract to assess the suitability of current power line communication methods (used in nonmining applications) for underground coal mine communication, using mine electrical power distribution conductors as a system backbone.
Assessing the Safety Culture of MinesHuman Performance Analysis, Corp.254-2009-M-290542/27/2009A contract to provide a safety culture expert to train a NIOSH research team in methods specific to safety culture analysis and assist in the analysis of the safety culture at several coal mines.
Building Capacity and Enhancing Ground Control Safety through Improvement and Extension of the LaModel ProgramWest Virginia University200-2011-403429/12/2011A contract to enhance ground control safety and produce qualified MS and PhD graduates with ground control expertise through improving and extending the LaModel program.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for Underground MinesColorado School of Mines200-2009-314099/2/2009A contract to expand on previous and existing work with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling using the FLUENT code to develop a modeling and predictive tool for mine ventilation.
Cryogenic Life Support Technology Development ProjectNASA Kennedy Space Center12FED12132597/1/2012Under this Agreement, NIOSH-OMSHR will provide funding for NASA to provide their expertise to assist in design, fabrication and test of cryogenic self-contained breathing apparatus and related systems.
Development of a Seismic System for Locating Trapped MinersWest Virginia University Research Corporation200-2011-398859/1/2011A contract to continue evaluations of SureWave Technology's seismic system for locating trapped miners by conducting tests at depths of 2,000 ft or more and under various challenging but common conditions.
Development of a Uniform Methodology for Evaluating Coal Mine Communications and Tracking SystemsInSeT Systems, LLC200-2010-346878/30/2010A contract to complete a beta test installation of the contractor’s inertial sensor tracking and communication system in a working mine and demonstrate the accuracy, communication capability, and suitability for use in a working coal mine.
Development of Biomechanical Model of Knee to Reduce Injuries in MiningUniversity of Pittsburgh200-2005-1291010/1/2005A contract to develop and validate a subject-specific finite element model of the knee whereby the forces and stresses of the internal structures may be evaluated for postures associated with low-seam mining.
Development of Components for Breathing Escape Apparatus (DSOV)Avon Protection Systems, Inc.200-2012-527889/1/2012A contract to deliver working prototypes of docking and switch-over valves that will be used in the next generation of escape breathing apparatus.
Development of Components for Breathing Escape Apparatus (DSOV/HMC)Essex Industries, Inc.200-2012-528799/1/2012A contract to deliver working prototypes of Docking/Switch-over Valves and Hoods/Masks with passive communication elements that will be used in the next generation of escape breathing apparatus.
Development of Components for Breathing Escape Apparatus (DSOV/HMC/VHPC)Carleton Technologies, Inc.200-2012-526249/1/2012A contract to deliver working prototypes of docking/ switch-over valves and hoods/masks with passive communication elements that will be used in the next generation of escape breathing apparatus.
Development of Dust Control Units for Underground Coal MinesJ.H. Fletcher & Co.200-2010-361649/1/2010A contract to design, construct, and test two new dust collection components for continuous mining operations in underground coal mines.
Development of Strength Criteria for Coal and Nonsedimentary Rock Masses and Investigation of Underground and Open Pit Mine Stability of Such Rock MassesUniversity of Arizona200-2011-398869/1/2011A contract to develop strength criteria for coal and non-sedimentary rock masses and to investigate the underground and open pit mine stability of these rock masses.
Efficiency Improvement Study of Mine Rescue Breathing Apparatus and Development of an Improved Prototype CCBANaval Surface Warfare Center12FED12133147/1/2012This project will investigate alternative system designs or current system modifications for mine rescue breathing apparatus, to determine the extent of potential efficiency improvements in duration or reduction in size/weight over existing products.
Engineered Solutions - Dump Truck Vibrations and Impact on Operator Safety in High-Impact Shovel Loading OperationsMissouri University of Science and Technology200-2011-408179/1/2011A contract to reduce or eliminate the impact of root mean square (RMS) accelerations due to vibrations on large dump truck operators during high-impact shovel loading operations.
Extending and Monitoring the Scrubber Performance in Escape and Rescue Mining RebreathersNavy Experimental Diving Unit12FED12133258/15/2012The purpose of this agreement is to extend and monitor the scrubber performance in escape and rescue mining rebreathers.
Generation of Geomechanical and Time-dependent Properties of Coal and Coal Measure RocksWest Virginia University200-2011-406769/1/2011A contract to reinitiate efforts to understand the time-dependent behavior of some coal measure rocks under certain loading conditions, evaluate post-failure behavior, and acquire reliable site-specific input properties for numerical modeling.
Identification of Potential Roof Problems Using LED Lighting & Numerical Modeling of Highwall Stability Using FLAC3DUniversity of Kentucky200-2011-406289/27/2011A contract to (1) develop light technology to identify roof problems and (2) use FLAC3D to model highwall stability and determine the effects of ground vibrations from blasting.
Instrumentation of Roof Bolt Drill for Ground Characterization, Mapping, and Support DesignPennsylvania State University211-2011-411389/29/2011A contract to develop a roof bolt drill instrumented for ground characterization, mapping, and support design.
LIDAR Support ServicesNational Optics Institute200-2012-M-424052/6/2012A contract to test the Light Detection and Range (LIDAR) system using a qualified operator to perform tests in OMSHR's model longwall and continuous miner galleries.
New Technologies for Identifying and Understanding Ground Stability HazardsVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University200-2011-403138/16/2011A contract to quantify the ground response in underground coal mines with different geologic settings and depths of cover.
New Vest Style Escape SCSR Through SCSR Efficiency Improvement StudyNavy Experimental Diving Unit12FED12132446/1/2012The purpose of this agreement is to investigate efficiency improvements for pure oxygen breathing apparatus used by miners in emergencies, namely SCSRs, and to develop an improved ergonomically designed SCSR.
Performance-Based Fire Safety Designs for Self-Escape in Underground MinesMissouri University200-2009-307668/1/2009A contract to minimize mine fires through further study of mine fire occurrence and behavior, devise firefighting methods, and train graduate students in mine engineering and fire engineering.
Radio System Modifications for Improved Mine Safety (Medium Frequency)Kutta Technologies, Inc.200-2010-352958/25/2010A contract to increase the performance of medium frequency communications in underground mines.
Rapid Response Rescue Drilling System Development for Mine Rescue ApplicationCenter Rock, Inc.200-2011-406829/1/2011A contract to identify equipment needs, available contractors, and the development and demonstration process for a rapid response drilling system for mine rescue operations.
Safety, Health, and Ventilation Cost Benefit Optimization with Simulation and ControlUniversity of Nevada200-2009-301579/1/2009A contract to improve ventilation tasks in deep and hot underground mines to decrease injury risks; improve working conditions; meet occupational, environmental, and health standards; and reduce costs to stay competitive.
Smart Escape SCBAAvon Protection Systems200-2011-406879/12/2011A contract to develop a “smart” self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that protects against threat gasses and provides an extended duration of life-sustaining oxygen inhale stream by monitoring the surrounding atmosphere.
Structural Analysis and Design of Seals for Coal Mine Safety U.S. Army Corps of Engineers08FED8983431/23/2008A contract to transfer protective structure design technology from the defense establishment to the design and construction of seals in the coal industry.
Through-the-Earth Communications System for Underground Coal MinesE-Spectrum Technologies, Inc.200-2011-398849/1/2011A contract to extend the operational range of a through-the-earth communications system while maintaining the portability and permissibility of the subsurface unit.
Underground Mine Diesel Particulate Monitor NetworkNomadics, Inc.200-2010-369019/15/2010A contract to develop a monitor that can measure diesel particulate matter (DPM) in real time for at least a month and provide information on the mine-wide DPM concentrations to a central control station located on the surface.
Utilization of Booster Fans in Underground Coal MinesUniversity of Utah200-2009-303289/1/2009A contract to research using booster fans in deep coal mines in the western U.S., where coal seams can have over 3,000 ft of overburden causing ventilation and ground control problems. High-pressure fans currently used can create unsafe conditions.
Ventilation of Deep Open Pit Mines with Special Reference to Air Inversion in Arctic or Subarctic RegionsUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks200-2009-319689/1/2009A contract to evaluate and enhance the atmospheric health and safety conditions in open pit mines, with special reference to air inversion in arctic or subarctic regions, as well as increase the number of personnel trained in mine ventilation.
Weak Rock Mass in Nevada Gold Mines: Behavior, Support Design, and PerformanceUniversity of Nevada, Reno200-2011-399658/1/2011A contract to address ground control design issues in weak rock masses in Nevada and confront the serious shortage of well-qualified ground control engineers who specialize in weak and highly fractured rock mass.
Wireless Through-The-Earth Modeling and SupportLockheed Martin Corporation200-2011-398629/9/2011A contract to determine the factors that most affect signal transmission and reception for through-the-earth communication systems.
TitleContractorContract/IAG #Start DateShort DescriptionProgram Areas
Atmospheric Analysis of Refuge AlternativesNASA Ames Research Center08FED89835410/1/2008A contract to gain an improved understanding of safe CO2 concentrations and scrubbing methods, methods to remove CO in case of complete chamber contamination, and the effect of chamber design, occupancy, and ambient mine conditions on heat and humidity.
Conduct Numerical Modeling to Meet the Requirements of the 2008 Congressional Appropriations Bill Per the Attached Statement of Work West Virginia University200-2008-247524/22/2008A contract to meet the requirements of the 2008 Congressional Appropriations Bill per the attached statement of work.
Contract with MTS Services to Provide Digital Control System for the Mine Roof Simulator MTS Services200-2008-245353/14/2008A contract to replace the current analog control system of NIOSH's Mine Roof Simulator with a state-of-the-art digital control system. This will enhance the MRS capability to ensure that this unique equipment remains operational for several years.
Deep Coal Mine Safety Studies to Promote Development of Recommendations for Deep Coal Mine Safety through Monitoring Seismic Events The University of Utah 200-2008-254386/5/2008A contract to investigate and report on the state-of-the-art in mine seismic monitoring systems and methodologies as applied to deep coal mining.
Design and Demonstration of a Location Tracking System for Underground Coal Mines (Award 1)Extreme Endeavors and Consulting200-2007-212497/25/2007Contract to develop a miner tracking system based on inertial navigation technology
Design and Demonstration of a Location Tracking System for Underground Coal Mines (Award 2) L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions (now Engility Corporation)200-2007-212507/25/2007Contract to design and demonstrate a location tracking system for underground coal mines using ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology.
Design of Underground Mine Seals Under Explosive Events West Virginia University 200-2007-225418/31/2007A contract to establish guidelines for mine seal design under static and dynamic loading conditions from gas and/or dust explosions within sealed areas.
Develop a Means to Model Network Performance Using Network Simulation Tools U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST08FEB8983452/15/2008A contract to develop modeling and simulation tools to evaluate the performance of underground mine wireless communications networks.
Development and Demonstration of the Battelle Barrier Survival System Battelle Memorial Institute200-2007-220678/30/2007A contract to design, test, develop, and demonstrate a prototype for an advanced mine barrier survival system (MBSS).
Development of a Severe Injury Surveillance System for Hazard Identification and Guiding Technological Interventions University of Arizona 200-2008-248585/1/2008A contract to develop a Severe Injury Surveillance System using the Mine Safety and Health Administration's accident/injury/illness database.
Development of a Wireless Test and Measurement Tool for Use in Mines Helium Networks 200-2008-24620C5/14/2008A contract to design, develop, and deliver a test and measurement tool based on a proof-of-concept model for mapping wireless coverage areas in underground coal mines.
Development of Guidelines for Safely Managing Electrical Equipment and Systems in Underground Mines During Mine Emergencies and Other Abnormal Circumstances Foster-Miller, Inc. (now QinetiQ North America)200-2008-265568/13/2008A contract to develop guidelines to enable workers to manage electrical equipment in a mine during an emergency.
Dynamic Decision-Making in Mine Emergency Situations Carnegie Mellon University 200-2009-314039/1/2009A contract to integrate the theoretical knowledge of human decision-making in dynamic situations with the practical aspects of training miners.
Feasibility Study: Vision-Aided Personal Inertial Tracking System for Mining Carnegie Mellon University200-2010-35935 9/8/2010A contract to evaluate the feasibility and utility of recent advances in personal navigation in a realistic mining setting. The project will conduct a field test in a realistic setting using existing equipment that has been adapted to the application.
Fiber Optic Sprinkler Head Emergency Communications Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation200-2008-262938/5/2008A contract to evaluate a fiber optic sprinkler head emergency communications system to determine if this concept can meet the communication, tracking, mine escape, and rescue requirements of an underground communication system.
Leaky Feeder Mine Communications SystemPillar Innovations LLC200-2007-200643/15/2007A contract to investigate techniques to increase the survivability of leaky feeder communication systems.
Leaky Feeder to Wireless Media Converter Device Technology DevelopmentRajant Corporation200-2008-268158/14/2008A contract to develop and test a Media Converter Device (MCD) that allows wireless handheld radios to communicate with leaky feeder communication systems. This will greatly improve voice quality and underground communications coverage in cross-cuts.
Magnetic Communication SystemLockheed Martin Corporation200-2009-320219/10/2009A contract to enhance key features of the through-the-earth prototype previously developed to improve its usability, investigate design changes to comply with mine safety standards, ruggedize the hardware, and demonstrate performance at coal mine sites.
Magneto-Inductive Through-the-Earth CommunicationsUltra Electronics Canada Defence, Inc.200-2009-312928/25/2009A contract to fabricate and test through-the-earth communication devices in an underground mine.
Mine Communications Engineering and Compatibility GuidelinesDISA Joint Spectrum Center08FED8983535/22/2007A contract to ensure that the limited useful spectrum is used efficiently, health and safety hazards are not introduced, and new systems do not interfere with each other or with older systems already in place.
Mine Escape Vehicle Concept InvestigationRaytheon UTD200-2008-248264/29/2008A contract to provide a design for a Mine Escape Vehicle to facilitate rapid escape of personnel from an underground mine in an emergency. The design for the vehicle will include components for vehicle platform, life support, navigation, and communication.
Mobile Adaptable RF/IT Infrastructure - Experimental (MATRIX) St. Francis University Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas200-2008-274449/1/2008A contract to test the efficacy of deploying a vehicular satellite communication system, augmented with rapidly deployable mesh networking nodes and other emerging telecommunications technologies, during mine rescue and other emergency events.
Modeling Natural Gas Explosions for Coal Mine SafetyU.S. Naval Research Laboratory08FED8983421/1/2008A contract to simulate the development and evolution of natural gas (NG) explosions in mine tunnels.
Modernization and Further Development of the NIOSH Mine Emergency Response Training System (MERITS), Phase 1 Orion International Technologies 200-2008-2385812/1/2007A contract to develop a modernized and improved version of the NIOSH Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS), making it compatible with modern computer systems.
Passive Fiber Optic System for Locating, Tracking, and Communicating with Personnel in Coal Mines US Sensor Systems Inc.200-2008-245023/18/2008A contract to develop and demonstrate a modified, fiber optic-based perimeter security system to track personnel in an underground coal mine.
Performance and Safety Investigation of Emergency Backup Batteries and Battery Charging Systems for Underground Mining Applications Foster-Miller, Inc. (now QinetiQ North America)254-2008-270249/4/2008A contract to address issues associated with battery selection, use, and charging for the underground coal mining environment, specifically with respect to MINER Act requirements for mine communications and personnel tracking technology.
Post-Accident AMS SystemCONSPEC Controls Inc.200-2009-315029/1/2009A contract to develop a robust, intrinsically safe system that will incorporate atmospheric monitoring, two-way communications and miner tracking, all in a single network.
Practical Risk Assessment Guidelines for Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating Stored Energy Hazards in Underground Coal Mines During and After a Mine Emergency URS Group Incorporated200-2009-313469/2/2009A contract to determine risk analysis techniques for assessing and mitigating basic types of possible stored energy sources for currently available communication, tracking, and atmospheric monitoring systems (AMS).
Redesign of the MFIRE 2.20 Mine Ventilation SoftwareApplied Sciences Group, Inc.200-2009-307949/1/2009A contract to use MFIRE 2.20, a computer simulation program that simulates a mine's ventilation system and its response to altered ventilation parameters, external influences such as temperatures, and internal influences such as fires.  
Refuge Alternatives in Underground Coal Mines Foster-Miller, Inc. (now Qinetiq, North America)200-2007-202764/11/2007A contract to develop engineering guidelines associated with the location, construction, and general application of various refuge alternatives.
Remote Methane Sensors Ion Optics, Inc.200-2008-24373c3/3/2008A contract to integrate a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) component into specialized electronics to measure methane levels in underground coal mines.
Safe and Economical Inerting of Sealed Mine Areas On Site Gas Systems, Inc. 200-2008-24811c3/31/2008A contract to design and construct an in-mine mobile gas generation plant to extract nitrogen gas from mine air and inject it into sealed mine areas to maintain a safe environment.
Safety Culture Assessment in Underground Coal MiningHuman Performance Analysis, Corp.254-2006-M-172027/10/2006A contract to pilot test a Safety Culture Assessment Methodology at a small underground coal mine.
Solid-State Helmet-Worn Mine Lighting SystemsLighting Research Center214-2008-M-247295/22/2008A contract to determine human factors related to dark/light re-adaptation, tripping hazards, and glare; survey electronic current regulation methods for LED drive circuitry; and determine the effects of battery discharges and temperature changes on LEDs.
Strengthening an Existing 20-PSI Mine Seal with PPG's Polyurea Coated RetrofitPPG Industries200-2007-204265/27/2007The purpose of this contract was to develop a spray-applied polyurea coating system that would upgrade existing 20-psi approved mine seals to withstand blast pressures greater than 60 psi.
Subterranean Wireless Electronic Communication System U.S. Army CERDEC 07FED71780110/1/2006An Interagency Agreement (IAG) to design and develop a subterranean wireless electronic communications system for the U.S. Army.
Supplementary Technologies for Advance Mine Communication NetworksFoundation Telecommunications Inc.200-2008-246288/19/2008A contract to develop a Universal Signal Evaluation Package for 75- and 150-MHz bands, adapt a passive magnetic amplifier for 900-MHz, and investigate energy harvesting technologies.
System Reliability and Environmental SurvivabilityFoster-Miller, Inc. (now QinetiQ North America)200-2008-268649/1/2008A contract to develop a practical methodology with appropriate technical guidelines that enables mine operators and enforcement agencies to evaluate the reliability of underground communications, tracking, and atmospheric monitoring systems.
Technical Solutions for Enhancements to Mine Safety Using Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel Northwest Barricade LLC 200-2008-24618c3/1/2008A contract to evaluate the use of Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel for use in mine fire prevention, control, or fire suppression technologies.
The Role of Gas Desorption in the Energetic Failure of Coal The Pennsylvania State University 200-2008-257026/26/2008A contract to evaluate the role of gas desorbing on the failure of coal and the resultant influence on dynamic failures such as bumps, bursts, and outbursts.
Through-The-Earth Wireless Real-Time Two-Way Voice Communications Alertek, LLC200-2008-257208/1/2008A contract to design, build, and demonstrate a battery-powered, through-the-earth wireless voice communication system for overburdens of up to 600 feet.
TTE Communication & Trapped Miner Beacon System Lockheed Martin Corporation 200-2007-228439/11/2007A contract to develop and demo a two-way, through-the-earth communication system for mines that applies state-of-the-art communications technologies to overcome subterranean wireless communication challenges while meeting industrial safety standards.
Two-Way, Through-the-Earth Emergency Communication System for Trapped Miners and the Surface Stolar Research, Inc.200-2009-321179/4/2009A contract to design a prototype two-way, through-the-earth (TTE) emergency communication system, fabricate the hardware, and test the system at an underground coal mine.
Ultra-Low Frequency Through-the-Earth Communication TechnologyE-Spectrum Technologies 200-2008-268188/13/2008A contract to analyze, adapt, and test an existing ultra-low frequency (ULF), through-the-earth system for communication and tracking of underground mine personnel.
Wireless Mesh Mine Communication System L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions (now Engility Corporation)200-2007-203885/25/2007A contract to design, adapt, construct, install, and evaluate a wireless mesh communication network in an underground coal mine.
 
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