TY - GEN
T1 - Hazard assessment in burst-prone mines - Seismic data interpretation with 3D virtual reality visualization
AU - Kaiser, P. K.
AU - Vasak, P.
AU - Suorineni, F. T.
PY - 2005/12/1
Y1 - 2005/12/1
N2 - 3-D virtual reality (VR) visualization has opened new opportunities for complex 3D (x, y, z), 4D (x, y, z, t) or even nD data interpretation. The integration of common earth models (3D geologic data), mine models (3D excavations and stress), extraction models (1D time sequencing or mine sequencing) and nD monitoring data (e.g., seismic event parameters) into a common mining process model provides a platform for experts in various fields to better design, evaluate, monitor and modify mine plans throughout a mine's life; from feasibility, through operation, to closure. Viewing seismic data in a stereoscopic VR environment within a mining process model offers data interpretation processes previously unavailable at lower dimensionality. MIRARCO has developed data analysis and viewing processes specifically designed to enhance microseismic and seismic data interpretation in a collaborative, immersive VR environment; bringing mine personnel and expert consultants together to evaluate data and make strategic decisions for cost effective and safe mining. Seismic events and microseismicity cause hazards (rockbursts and rock mass degradation). The focus of this paper is on understanding seismicity from a mine planning and design point of view. Better understanding of the overall response of a mine to extraction also facilitates mine planning and design, assisting in reducing production costs and thus in enhancing safety and profitability.
AB - 3-D virtual reality (VR) visualization has opened new opportunities for complex 3D (x, y, z), 4D (x, y, z, t) or even nD data interpretation. The integration of common earth models (3D geologic data), mine models (3D excavations and stress), extraction models (1D time sequencing or mine sequencing) and nD monitoring data (e.g., seismic event parameters) into a common mining process model provides a platform for experts in various fields to better design, evaluate, monitor and modify mine plans throughout a mine's life; from feasibility, through operation, to closure. Viewing seismic data in a stereoscopic VR environment within a mining process model offers data interpretation processes previously unavailable at lower dimensionality. MIRARCO has developed data analysis and viewing processes specifically designed to enhance microseismic and seismic data interpretation in a collaborative, immersive VR environment; bringing mine personnel and expert consultants together to evaluate data and make strategic decisions for cost effective and safe mining. Seismic events and microseismicity cause hazards (rockbursts and rock mass degradation). The focus of this paper is on understanding seismicity from a mine planning and design point of view. Better understanding of the overall response of a mine to extraction also facilitates mine planning and design, assisting in reducing production costs and thus in enhancing safety and profitability.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84856854847
SN - 0415380421
SN - 9780415380423
T3 - Impact of Human Activity on the Geological Environment - Proceedings of the International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Eurock 2005
SP - 239
EP - 247
BT - Impact of Human Activity on the Geological Environment - Proceedings of the International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Eurock 2005
T2 - International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Eurock 2005
Y2 - 18 May 2005 through 20 May 2005
ER -