Effect of the Continuous Traverse Trajectory and Dynamic Error of the Vane Anemometer on the Accuracy of Average Velocity Measurements at the Cross-Section of the Mine Heading – Model-Based Testing

This paper discusses the problem of measuring the average velocity at the cross-section of mine heading with the use of the continuous traverse method. Based on model testing, it has been shown that measurement signals, obtained along the traversing trajectory, belong to the group of non-stationary signals. The methodology of the traversing method measurements, with the aspect of capabilities of measuring instruments used for that purpose, has been analysed. Results of simulation tests concerning the dynamic response of a vane anemometer to the measurement signal for selected trajectories of the continuous traverse have been presented. For this purpose, a velocity profile presenting an expanded stream of undisturbed air flow in the excavation has been used. Attention has been paid to the problem of selecting an adequate trajectory of anemometer movement, as the value of the velocity measured at the cross-section depends on the trajectory