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Print version ISSN 0012-7353On-line version ISSN 2346-2183
Abstract
BENEVENUTI, Felipe Dille and DE LEMOS PERONI, Rodrigo. Detecting drainage pitfalls in open-pit mines and haul roads using UAV-photogrammetry. Dyna rev.fac.nac.minas [online]. 2021, vol.88, n.216, pp.190-195. Epub May 24, 2021. ISSN 0012-7353. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v88n216.90801.
Open-pit mines generally have operational problems such as puddling and inappropriate water flow over haul roads, particularly if located in areas with high rainfall indices. These situations increase truck cycle times, promote rapid deterioration of haul-road wearing-course material, reduce productivity due to downtime and increase road maintenance. In addition, operational costs are raised as the frequency of truck maintenance and tire failures also increase. The use of a high-resolution three-dimensional elevation model, created based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry, has been shown to be an effective technique to detect anomalies in a fast and precise way. With the proposed approach, it is possible to diagnose haul-road conditions after rainfall or to anticipate the potential occurrence of such anomalies before they become a greater problem. This diagnosis can then be used to prioritize maintenance activities in open-pit mines. To describe the methodology, a case study is presented demonstrating and validating the results obtained.
Keywords : drainage; mining; photogrammetry; UAV; water.