A Novel Application of Photogrammetry to Ground Convergence Monitoring in Underground Excavations

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• Personal Author:
  Benton DJ ; Richardson JR ; Sunderman CB ; Warren SN ; Benton DJ ; Richardson JR ; Sunderman CB ; Warren SN
• Description:
  Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Spokane Mining Research Division (SMRD) are evaluating the comparative performances of ground convergence monitoring methods currently utilized in underground mining. A portion of this research is exploring applications of photogrammetry for periodic visual assessment of slow-converging ground. This paper describes the photogrammetric systems evaluated, including their components and methodology. These systems include light-weight equipment easily carried by a single individual traversing rough terrain in underground mine environments. This study demonstrates how photogrammetric methods may complement or replace existing underground convergence monitoring techniques on the basis of time and personnel requirements, equipment cost and robustness, and overall data quality. This research supplements previous studies into photogrammetric and laser scanning methods, and enhances understanding of how digital technology may be utilized to maximize safety in underground excavations. NIOSH SMRD is committed to improving workforce health and safety through innovative research and applications of technology. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Mining Occupational Health Photography Safety
• Keywords:
  Ground Monitoring Mine Safety Monitoring Systems Photographic Equipment Underground Mining
• Series:
  Mining Publications   ; Mining Publications  
• ISSN:
  0277-786X
• Publisher:
  International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Proceedings ; Proceedings
• Place as Subject:
  California ; OSHA Region 10 ; OSHA Region 9 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  SMRD - Spokane Mining Research Division ; SMRD - Spokane Mining Research Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health ; Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America ; North America
• Volume:
  10746
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20054619
• Citation:
  Proceedings of SPIE 10746, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XXI, August 19-23, 2018, San Diego, California. Hahlweg CF, Mulley JR eds. Bellingham WA: International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), 2018 Sep; 10746:107460B
• Contact Point Address:
  Donovan J. Benton, Spokane Mining Research Division, 315 East Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA 92207
• Email:
  xfu5@gmail.com
• Editor(s):
  Hahlweg CF; Mulley JR ; Hahlweg CF; Mulley JR
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• NORA Priority Area:
  Mining ; Mining
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Proceedings of SPIE 10746, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XXI, August 19-23, 2018, San Diego, California
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:408a5a8ff7883b3a20ea78b90674d98303305db37a8d5fcf1286d108c2ef7b57eeb1cf23c1f8503cd15c12b2f50d5c754f38c150ae9063b521f71a8d2ddf8466
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/227817/cdc_227817_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 3.89 MB ]