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Topographic mapping with UAV LiDAR to increase the output of mining operations
WHY LIDAR SURVEY IS THE GO-TO SOLUTION FOR OPTIMIZING MINING OPERATIONS?
Mines are in constant production, resulting in an ever-changing terrain, and therefore require the collection and processing of large amounts of information with great accuracy. In the case of coal or iron ore mines, inaccurate measurements result in inefficient operations and can even affect the outcome and quality of the project.
Traditional measurement methods mainly use GNSS, total station, and other equipment, requiring surveyors to go to the site to perform the measurements, but it is typically not safe and time-consuming. In addition, the data results cannot be visualized globally; they are just represented by several single 3D measured points, which leads to difficulties in meeting the digital requirements of modern mines for rapid updates. But UAV LiDAR solutions can help overcome the challenging topography, hazardous conditions, and other typical mine site issues.
Light Laser Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is one of the most cutting-edge technologies in the field of surveying and mapping today. Installed on a drone for mine surveys, it allows measuring the three-dimensional coordinates of objects on the ground, penetrating the vegetation, and applying a point cloud filtering method to generate a high precision DTM. Aerial surveying eliminates safety concerns for on-site surveyors, and it takes only minutes to hours to complete the measurement of the entire site, significantly improving production efficiency.
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