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Administrator
The System Administrator (or simply, Administrator) has high-level system access to make changes to
the software configuration and databases. Administrative functions, including the set-up and
configuration of the hardware, software and infrastructure, are performed by the System
Administrator. The Administrator would typically be an on-site mining engineer. A trained ICT
technician may also perform some of the hands-on Administrator functions. The System Administrator
may other roles (eg Scheduler, Mine Administrator)
ToA
Time of arrival (TOA or ToA), sometimes called time of flight (ToF), is the travel time of a radio signal
from a single transmitter to a remote single receiver.
TRAX
Minetec's TRAX combines wireless data communications and high-precision wireless tracking. TRAX
uses the CSIRO Wireless Ad-hoc System for Positioning (WASP) including Time of Arrival (ToA)
techniques for accurate ranging. TRAX provides accurate locations even in the harsh environment of an
underground mine. The combination of tracking and real-time data communications provides the
capability to locate, communicate and facilitate mining operations.
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Voltage, alternating current
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Vehicle
Vehicles are mobile equipment that are driven and operated an on-board Vehicle Operator, an on-
board computer (viz. autonomous) or a remote operator. In all cases the vehicle has self-contained
drive and steering systems. In the context of the TRAX and SafeDetect systems, a vehicle must have at