The research addresses the issues of collection and transmission of measurement data when monitoring various construction objects and bridge structures. The issues were resolved by developing a distributed system using Wi-Fi technologies. The results of measurements of the following parameters and data were obtained: the distance between cracks and joints, magnetometer readings and location and possible inclination of objects in three axes according to accelerometer and gyroscope data. By configuring the server, new channels are created for receiving data, which allow their subsequent processing and complete analysis of the study, for example, to solve the problem of predicting the technical conditions of construction and bridge objects. The completeness of the analysis of the study solves the problem of identifying and detecting possible errors and determining delays in the communication system. In general, the validity of all research results plays an important role in predicting the technical conditions of various objects and in finding solutions to problems arising from the technical difficulties of remote control. In this regard, the issue of the validity of the choice of Wi-Fi modules, which take into account the parameters of power consumption and availability of the boards of these modules for programming in order to obtain results of measurements in a long time has been posed and resolved. Setting power consumption parameters made it possible to increase the research time at remote sites, which in turn increases the durability and life of the control system. The simplicity of programming the module boards and support of various electronic sensors allow varying the scope and research objects, thereby expanding the geography of the subject area of research. Therefore, the developed distributed system is easily adapted to the necessary problem areas of research, the monitoring results of which can be used in many areas, such as agriculture, ecology, power, health care, meteorology
The paper presents the developed fiber-optic sensors for monitoring pressure measurement on the elements of mine supports. The sudden destruction of the support leads to the collapse of the mine workings and poses a serious threat to the life and safety of underground workers. A fiber-optic system for monitoring changes in pressures on the elements of mine supports will increase the share of mining automation and reduce the share of manual labor, as well as eliminate measurement errors associated with the human factor. Systematic monitoring of the state of the working elements of the support will allow timely tracking of their deformations caused by an increase in rock pressure on them. Implementation of the system at mining enterprises will expand the use of digital technologies in mining. Timely warning of a mine collapse threat will significantly increase the level of safe mining operations, as well as reduce the cost of supporting mine workings, since elimination of the consequences of destruction is associated with significant material costs. This work presents a developed laboratory testbench that simulates a mine working and elements of an arch support on which are installed the fiber-optic sensors connected to an automated measuring system. The developed hardware and software complex provides the processing of a light spot falling on the surface of a television matrix that is installed at the exit from the optical fiber. The results of visual processing are converted into numerical values, which are used to make a decision about the state of the considered object. In addition to automatic monitoring of the structural integrity condition of the considered object, the system is equipped with a function of a visual display for monitoring results, which makes it possible to track sharp fluctuations and bursts of pressure parameters, based on which the prediction of pre-emergency and emergency situations is performed.
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