Every Meter Matters: How LiDAR Detects Mine Roof Failures Before Disaster Strikes
- Clinton Bravo
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
LiDAR technology has revolutionized the way mine safety is assessed, providing early warnings for potential roof failures. The study “Detection of Mine Roof Failure Using Inexpensive LiDAR Technology by Alzahrani in 2017” highlights how accurate surveying can be the difference between safety and disaster. This study demonstrated that with the use of LiDAR system, we could detect millimeter-level shifts in mine roofs—far beyond the capabilities of traditional surveying methods. By identifying deformations in real-time, LiDAR allows miners to take preventive action before structural collapses occur.
Read more about the study: https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/masters_theses/article/8712/&path_info=uc.pdf
However, modern LiDAR takes accuracy to the next level, delivering denser point clouds, deeper penetration, and superior monitoring capabilities. AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) uses LiDAR systems in surveying that ensures precise geospatial data, helping mining companies and other industries mitigate risks and prevent costly disasters. In an industry such as mining where every millimeter matters, investing in surveying methods such as LiDAR enhances safety, efficiency, and operational sustainability. This case study underscores the critical role of high-accuracy LiDAR in mine monitoring, disaster prevention, and structural integrity assessments.
How LiDAR Changed the Game?
This study demonstrated that even an affordable LiDAR system could track subtle roof deformations with millimeter precision—something conventional methods struggle to achieve. By detecting small shifts in rock formations, LiDAR provides an early warning system, allowing miners to evacuate before disaster strikes.
AB Surveying & Development (ABSD) has brought these advantages to a mining company by conducting an Aerial LiDAR survey of their 2,570.90-hectare property in Dinapigue, Isabela. This project played a crucial role in enhancing the mining company's operations by delivering dense point clouds and high-resolution terrain models, the survey enabled better planning and resource allocation. The accurate mapping allowed for optimized extraction strategies, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Why Choose ABSD LiDAR Surveying?
✔ Experience-Driven Accuracy – LiDAR performance is not solely dependent on the equipment but also on expertise in data collection. Our 25+ years of experience ensures reliable deformation tracking and precise results.
✔ Uses a Trusted Survey-grade LiDAR Surveying Technology – We utilize survey-grade LiDAR from a reputable Austrian brand, ensuring dependable accuracy, dense point clouds, and reliable performance even in challenging environments such as underground monitoring.
This study highlighted that– in mining, every millimeter matters—a minor undetected shift in rock formations can escalate into a catastrophic collapse. Survey-grade LiDAR, used by AB Surveying & Development (ABSD)in surveying, provides ultra-precise geospatial data, reducing risks and ensuring structural stability.
Future-Proof Your Operations! Don’t let hidden risks jeopardize your workforce and investments. With ABSD’s survey-grade LiDAR solutions, you get fast, accurate, and actionable data—because in mining, safety starts with precision.
📩 Secure your mine’s future today! Request a LiDAR survey at: https://www.absurveyingph.net/get-a-quick-quotation
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