Mining companies utilise laser data for the following applications:

• Analysis of blasting overbreak (& then applying findings to save drill, blast & haulage costs.
• Rock mechanics.
• Planning.
• Highly accurate volumetric analysis (reserves, pillars, voids etc).
• Public presentations.
• Safety training.
• Ventilation - passage cross sectional areas and surface roughness.

Advantages of laser scanning surveys:-

• Rapid working - so cost savings.
• Minimal impingement on operations (survey is 'in and out' fast).
• High detail with every survey so a much 'richer' data set.
• 3D Visualisation and computer modelling.
• Safer working in 'high risk' locations.
• You can now survey the inaccessible!