Improving Efficiencies While Reducing Cost A mining operator was deploying earth-moving equipment to the outer reaches of their wireless network to perform reclamation work. Operators of this equipment - as well as drivers in certain areas of tailings – were frustrated that the high precision GPS fix was frequently unreliable which resulted in work delays. 3D-P was asked to identify what additional hardware might be necessary to extend network coverage and ensure reliable delivery of GPS corrections so that high precision equipment could operate continuously and dependably. While assessing the problem, 3D-P realized that although network coverage in the reclamation and tailings areas was marginal, it was still sufficient to provide connectivity. The network, however, was operatin

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