The University of Queensland

Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?

Choros, Krystian A., Job, Andrew T., Edgar, Michael L., Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, Peter Ross (2022). Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?. Sensors, 22 (7) 2687, 2687. doi: 10.3390/s22072687

Dragline operation modelling and task assignment based on mixed-integer linear programming

Liu, Haoquan, Kearney, Michael P. and Austin, Kevin J. (2018). Dragline operation modelling and task assignment based on mixed-integer linear programming. Optimization and Engineering, 19 (4), 1005-1036. doi: 10.1007/s11081-018-9386-5

Monte-Carlo Tree Search in Dragline Operation Planning

Liu, Haoquan, Austin, Kevin, Forbes, Michael and Kearney, Michael (2017). Monte-Carlo Tree Search in Dragline Operation Planning. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3 (1) 8053797, 419-425. doi: 10.1109/LRA.2017.2757964

Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain

Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 95, 117-128. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2017.05.003

How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?

Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 87, 147-161. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2016.10.011

Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel

Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, P. Ross (2007). Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel. Journal of Field Robotics, 24 (10), 863-875. doi: 10.1002/rob.20223

Prediction of chaotic instabilities in a dragline bucket swing

Meehan, Paul A and Austin, Kevin J (2006). Prediction of chaotic instabilities in a dragline bucket swing. International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics, 41 (2), 304-312. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2005.08.004

Can trained monkeys design flight controllers for hypersonic vehicles?

Austin, K. J. and Jacobs, P. A. (2003). Can trained monkeys design flight controllers for hypersonic vehicles?. ANZIAM Journal, E, 40-60. doi: 10.0000/anziamj.v44i0.671

Comparison of numerical and experimental drag measurement in hypervelocity flow

Smith A.L., Johnston I.A. and Austin K.J. (1996). Comparison of numerical and experimental drag measurement in hypervelocity flow. Aeronautical Journal, 100 (999), 385-388. doi: 10.1017/S0001924000066938

Development of dragline excavation model for operation planning

Liu, Haoquan, Kearney, Michael and Austin, Kevin (2016). Development of dragline excavation model for operation planning. Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2016, ACRA 2016, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 5-7 December 2016. Australasian Robotics and Automation Association.

Swing trajectory control for large excavators

Denman, A., McAree, P.R., Kearney, M., Reid, A. and Austin, K. (2010). Swing trajectory control for large excavators. The 7th International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, Cambridge, MA, United States, 14-16 July 2009. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-13408-1_36

Developments in mining shovel automation

McAree, P. R., Burant, J. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Developments in mining shovel automation. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing

Austin, K. J., Champion, M. and McAree, P. R. (2007). Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing. 2007 CRC Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, Australia, 2-4 October 2007. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter

McAree, P. R. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter. Twelfth World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Besançon, France, 17-21 June, 2007.

Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel

Austin, K. and McAree, P. (2006). Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos

Champion, M., Austin, K. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, The Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks

Austin, K. J., Calder, M. A. and McAree, P. R. (2005). Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks. Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Application of genetic algorithms to hypersonic flight control

Austin, K. J. and Jacobs, P. A. (2002). Application of genetic algorithms to hypersonic flight control. 9th International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress/20th North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 25-28 Jul 2001. New York, NY: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/nafips.2001.944453

Application of genetic algorithms to hypesonic flight control

Austin, K.J. and Jacobs, P.A. (2001). Application of genetic algorithms to hypesonic flight control. Joint 9th IFSA World Congress and 20th NAFIPS International Ce, Vancouver, Canada, 25-28 July, 2001. Canada: IEEE.

Establishment of test conditions in the RHYFL-X facility

Stewart, B. S., Morgan, R. G., Jacobs, P.A., Austin, K.J. and Jenkins, D.M. (2001). Establishment of test conditions in the RHYFL-X facility. 37th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 8-11 July, 2001. USA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2001-3678

Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033

Austin, Kevin John, Green, Matthew and McAree, Ross (2015). Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033. Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).

Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels

McAree, Peter R., Reid, Anthony, Siegrist, Paul M. and Austin, Kevin J. (2011). Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels. US8515708B2 (Grant).

Evolutionary design of robust flight control for a hypersonic aircraft

Austin, Kevin J. (2002). Evolutionary design of robust flight control for a hypersonic aircraft. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/105958