The document describes the ZEB1 mobile laser scanner for mining applications. It can be used for tasks like underground mine mapping, roof support bolt inspection, accurate volume calculations, clash detection, and change monitoring. The ZEB1 captures 3D scan data that is uploaded and processed into a point cloud and 3D model. Examples show it being used to scan underground tunnels, mine shafts, and stockpiles. When combined with the ZebRA remote actuator, it can perform autonomous scans. Case studies demonstrate its use at a coal mine and copper mine for applications like tunnel profiling and comparison to total station surveys.
5. Data capture
with ZEB1
Copy data to PC
Upload to Server
Process to 3D
points
Download to PC
These steps all managed by GeoSLAM PC
application
Features:
Data management
Create master user profile
Create standard user profile
Manage user profiles
Purchase credits
Report on usage and credits
ZEB1 - Work Flow (Part 1: 3D Points)
6. GeoSLAM Uploader App
• Upload the RAW scanned data onto the processing server:
Available processing
credits
Upload RAW scan data; then
download processed data
7. Geo-reference
Clean points
3D Mesh
Fill holes
Create profiles
Using “pole” targets
3DReshapersoftware
Delete people, vehicles
Remove noise and outliers
Sub-sample points to 0.01m
Try to avoid large holes during data capture
Export to DXF
ZEB1 Work Flow (Part 2: Final Result)
8. Geo-referencing RAW scan data to control
Intersection of pole and
roof is control point
Hang short pole
from roof peg
Sphere picked up
in scan data
11. Mining Applications
• Underground Mine Mapping: Mapping areas without previous (or
outdated) survey information
• Precise Offsetting - Rapidly scan a big area for measuring your offsets
• Roof support bolts inspection - Inspect the layout and locations of your
underground roof supporting bolts
• Accurate monthly mining advance volume calculations - By creating a
triangulated solid mesh from the point cloud generated one can quickly
calculate your monthly advance volumes
12. Mining Applications (cont.)
• Clash detection - By utilizing the 3D model of a tunnel section one can
determine in a new haulage truck or infrastructure will fit into or through
certain areas in the mine
• Overbreak & Underbreak analysis - Do proper evaluation of your
tunneling by the drill and blast method
• Change monitoring: scanning the same area in different epochs to detect
and quantify changes
• As-built vs. Mine plans - Compare proposed mine plans with actual
underground scan data to accurately understand the progress and
efficiency of your mining operation.
13. Mining Applications (cont.)
• Restricted area mapping: use of the ZEB1 along a remote
vehicle to safely scan in areas of difficult access (ZEB+ZEBRA
combo)
• Incident recording: use to record all details surrounding an
incident scene
• Advance tracking: to quantify advances in underground tunnels
• Volume calculation: measure stockpile volumes and other
materials
34. ZEB1 Survey Process
• Lower ZEB1 down shaft and raise back up.
– 30 mins
• Upload for automatic processing.
– 30 mins processing
• Data available for analysis.
– Immediate review of results
36. Case Studies-Lisheen Mine
Section of tunnel measured with Total Station and Modelled using 3DReshaper.
Note the accurate roof surface and the approximate tunnel profile generated by
reducing the number of measurement points used to create the walls.
37. Case Studies-Lisheen Mine
Identical section of tunnel measured this time with ZEB1 and modelled again using 3D
Reshaper. Note this time the improved accuracy for all tunnel surfaces including roof
and walls leading to more accurate tunnel volume calculations.