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\subsection{Transportation of Bulk Material}
It is necessary in several industries, including those of mining and manufacturing, to transport bulk material from one location to another. In mining, it may be sand or gravel. In manufacturing, it may be powdered chemicals\cite{protogerakisInterview2022}.
It is necessary in several industries \cite{protogerakisInterview2022}, including those of mining and manufacturing, to transport bulk material from one location to another. In mining, it may be sand or gravel. In manufacturing, it may be powdered chemicals.
The transportation of this bulk material typically involves the use of a conveyor belt. These conveyors are specifically designed for the efficient transport of bulk material.
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\begin{enumerate}
\item High unit costs as well as higher retrofitting costs
\item Humidity and moisture content of the material may introduce significant errors which may not be easily compensated
\item Vibration from transport and loading introduces noise into the measurements\cite{tomobe2006}
\item Vibration from transport and loading introduces noise into the measurements \cite{tomobe2006}
\end{enumerate}
\section{Aims of this Work}\label{sec:aims}
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As given by the research question above, one of the central parameters is the question of cost. Since the cost of industrial equipment can be far greater than the cost of commercially available products, studying alternatives becomes attractive.
As an example, the cost price of the Intel RealSense L515 used in this project was \euro{380}\footnote{Due to Intel announcing that they are discontinuing their LIDAR sensor series, the price of this particular product has risen up to \euro{570} as of January 2022.}, whereas the SICK LM400 used by Fojtik\cite{fojtik2014} can cost upwards of \euro{4000}\footnote{This price is an aggregate estimate based on multiple online merchants as of January 2022}.
As an example, the cost price of the Intel RealSense L515 used in this project was \euro{380}\footnote{Due to Intel announcing that they are discontinuing their LIDAR sensor series, the price of this particular product has risen up to \euro{570} as of January 2022.}, whereas the SICK LM400 used by Fojtik \cite{fojtik2014} can cost upwards of \euro{4000}\footnote{This price is an aggregate estimate based on multiple online merchants as of January 2022}.
\subsection{Use of the LIDAR Sensor}
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Besides fulfilling the research question, the design solution should meet the following criteria as well.
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Industrial Robustness} - The final product should be able to withstand the harsh environments that it would likely be installed in, i.e. in a gravel quarry. This means the product must be adequately housed and protected from the environment, against vibrations and shocks.
\item \textbf{Industrial Connectivity} - The product should be able to interface with existing industrial networks, i.e. using Industrial Ethernet.
\item \textbf{Industrial Robustness} - The final product should be able to withstand the harsh environments that it would likely be installed in, i.e.\ in a gravel quarry. This means the product must be adequately housed and protected from the environment, against vibrations and shocks.
\item \textbf{Industrial Connectivity} - The product should be able to interface with existing industrial networks, i.e.\ using Industrial Ethernet.
\item \textbf{Real-Time Ability} - The product should ideally deliver values in Real-Time through the required interface. This means not only a high enough data resolution but also high determinism.
\item \textbf{Remote Control} - The product should be able to be configured and diagnosed remotely, in order to prioritize simplicity of installation and maintenance.
\end{itemize}