Underground Laser Scanning For Surveying
Underground laser scanning for surveying is becoming increasingly popular, with the technology being a preferred method for surveyors to conduct precision surveys with greater accuracy and speed. With the increase in the number of clients asking for laser scanning services, the technology provides complete coverage and 3D viewing capabilities for all types of underground mining surveys.
What Is Underground Laser Scanning?
Above all, underground laser scanning uses advanced technology to collect sets of data points from a designated mine. This is to such a high degree of detail that traditional methods cannot surpass, due to the high-performance of laser scanning devices.
Meet ExScan – A Revolutionary 3D Laser Scanning Device
As technology is evolving all of the time, laser scanning technology similarly mimics this with the recent advancement of the devices used to obtain even further in-depth information within mines.
The ExScan was developed in November 2019, by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), an Australian federal government agency. Renowned as flameproof, with the ability to capture images that our eyes are not able to take in, the smart device achieves this by transmitting a complete panoramic view of underground coal mines, in real time.
Key Integrated Features of The ExScan Include:
- Certified Flameproof Enclosure
- Automated Retreat Measurements
- Live Exception Detection
- Live Operator Tracking
- Creep Rate Management
What Are The Benefits Of Underground Laser Scanning?
There are countless advantages to underground laser scanning, with the technology playing a pivotal role in the full automation of surveying.
The main benefits of underground laser scanning include:
- High precision and attention to detail – can detect key underground features
- Reduces human errors during the scanning process
- Prevents danger – doesn’t require surveyors to be in the same place themselves
- The ability to to create ‘point clouds’ of data
- Requires little effort to set up
Underground Laser Scanning at Mining Surveys
At Mining Surveys, we use laser scanning throughout many of our surveys, incorporating and utilising the latest methods. An example of this is where we applied laser scanning within the underground passages in Exeter. These passages were originally built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into the mediaeval town.
Combining the point cloud data with a 3D model of the underground passages, we then animated this using our advanced Rhino 3D software. This was through the use of our incredible Zeb Revo laser scanners, renowned for their abilities to capture data at great speed.
Book Your Underground Survey Today With Mining Survey
Receive your first-class underground survey today by calling 01392 362161 or email us on info@merrettsurvey.com where our team of experienced professionals look forward to assisting you further.
