Aquacoustic

Mine Survey

Bathymetric survey of a flooded open pit mine

Mine surveys provide critical information about the mine’s physical properties. They play a role in ensuring the safety of workers, increasing the efficiency of mining operations, reducing costs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing valuable historical records.

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Mine stopes 3D

The 3D Sonar and/or Laser Profiler unit can be deployed through a bore hole or opening as small as 6” (150 mm). The Sonar profiler depth rating is for 1,000m (3,200 ft.)

System Specifications:

  • Stepper motor angle 0.3 degrees
  • IMU (motion reference unit)
  • Sonar resolution 25 mm (1”)
  • Sonar range 120 m, useable 50 m
  • Sonar beam spread approx. 3% of range depending on frequency.
  • Positioning with RTK GPS or Total Station Initial bearing is established with a theodolite on the unit

Tailings pond bathymetry

Detailed bathymetric surveys

Digitally remove flooded debris from the resulting bottom features

Obtain water volumes

Boreholes

We have developed a system that can:

  • Profile through drilling mud.
  • Survey down depth or more.
  • Be shipped by air cargo.
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