Application of Drone- and Cart-based 3D Laser Scanning Systems for Discontinuity Mapping in Underground Mines

3D laser scanners are common tools for data collection and monitoring in mining. However, there is a knowledge gap concerning how to effectively deploy this technology in underground mines. The objective of this research is to explore the applications of mobile- and cart-based scanning systems MineFly and CartScan manufactured by the partner organization in underground mining. Both systems use the mobile 3D laser scanner Versa3D. In this project, the accuracy of MineFly for discontinuity mapping will be first investigated under laboratory conditions. Next, MineFly will be used to scan rock slopes and tunnels. In the final stage, the results of scanning of an ore pass from CartScan will be used to obtain overbreak geometries. The data will then be integrated into advanced numerical models to back analyze rock mass properties. This research project will help the partner organization expand their services to rock mass characterization and geomechanical mine design.

Faculty Supervisor:

Navid Bahrani

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Partner:

Clickmox Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Dalhousie University

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