Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front

In this paper, I will show and describe a method of integrating infrared images with a 3D model of the front of an excavation in the longwall type of workings. I will also test the created 3D model for its potential usefulness in geological prospecting, used for looking for changes in geological lay...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Paulina Lewińska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/11/2884
_version_ 1797596786199625728
author Paulina Lewińska
author_facet Paulina Lewińska
author_sort Paulina Lewińska
collection DOAJ
description In this paper, I will show and describe a method of integrating infrared images with a 3D model of the front of an excavation in the longwall type of workings. I will also test the created 3D model for its potential usefulness in geological prospecting, used for looking for changes in geological layout at the front of the excavation. Geological information on the amount of coal in the front is important for the economic side of the excavation. The mine does not want to take out waste rock, but mostly for the safety of operations. The longwall shearers and plows are not designed for excavation in extremely changeable conditions, so if too much shale appears, this might change the speed and economic results of excavation. In addition, if a fold appears, this can destroy the excavating complex. Currently, the geological survey requires a geologist to get to the front, often to the unsupported roof part of the wall, clean the front and sample, and measure the geology. This is dangerous for the geologist. Thus, remote, infrared measurements would improve the safety of the staff and allow the survey to be taken in more places along the longwall. In this paper, I will also propose how such a system could be implemented and what the limitations are.
first_indexed 2024-03-11T02:57:57Z
format Article
id doaj.art-b35d05a9bbc343bcafe0dd1441da1a34
institution Directory Open Access Journal
issn 2072-4292
language English
last_indexed 2024-03-11T02:57:57Z
publishDate 2023-06-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Remote Sensing
spelling doaj.art-b35d05a9bbc343bcafe0dd1441da1a342023-11-18T08:30:00ZengMDPI AGRemote Sensing2072-42922023-06-011511288410.3390/rs15112884Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation FrontPaulina Lewińska0Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering, The AGH University of Krakow, Aleja Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, PolandIn this paper, I will show and describe a method of integrating infrared images with a 3D model of the front of an excavation in the longwall type of workings. I will also test the created 3D model for its potential usefulness in geological prospecting, used for looking for changes in geological layout at the front of the excavation. Geological information on the amount of coal in the front is important for the economic side of the excavation. The mine does not want to take out waste rock, but mostly for the safety of operations. The longwall shearers and plows are not designed for excavation in extremely changeable conditions, so if too much shale appears, this might change the speed and economic results of excavation. In addition, if a fold appears, this can destroy the excavating complex. Currently, the geological survey requires a geologist to get to the front, often to the unsupported roof part of the wall, clean the front and sample, and measure the geology. This is dangerous for the geologist. Thus, remote, infrared measurements would improve the safety of the staff and allow the survey to be taken in more places along the longwall. In this paper, I will also propose how such a system could be implemented and what the limitations are.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/11/2884remote sensingIRminingpoint cloud
spellingShingle Paulina Lewińska
Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
Remote Sensing
remote sensing
IR
mining
point cloud
title Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
title_full Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
title_fullStr Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
title_full_unstemmed Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
title_short Use of 3D Inferred Imagining for Detection of Changes in Geology in Longwall-Type Excavation Front
title_sort use of 3d inferred imagining for detection of changes in geology in longwall type excavation front
topic remote sensing
IR
mining
point cloud
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/11/2884
work_keys_str_mv AT paulinalewinska useof3dinferredimaginingfordetectionofchangesingeologyinlongwalltypeexcavationfront