Laser scanning data is integrated with mine planning software to create accurate 3D models of underground workings and facilitate volume calculations through a process that involves data acquisition, processing, and import into the software. Laser scanning, also known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), is a technology that uses laser beams to measure the distance to a large number of points on a surface. This creates a dense point cloud that represents the 3D shape of the object being scanned. The first step is data acquisition. A laser scanner is used to scan the underground workings, collecting millions of data points. The scanner emits laser beams that bounce off the surfaces of the tunnels, stopes, and other underground features. The scanner measures the time it takes for the laser beams to return, which is then used to calculate the distance to each point. ....
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