Mining Surveying Systems

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundational principles of mining surveying, including coordinate systems, measurement methods, and error analysis.
• 2 Understand the operation and calibration of common surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• 3 Analyze and apply coordinate systems and datums specific to mining projects, including local grid transformations.
• 4 Develop and adjust surface and underground control networks using traversing, resection, and least-squares adjustment.
• 5 Apply specialized underground surveying techniques for shaft alignment, directional drilling, and gyroscopic orientation.
• 6 Conduct surface mining surveys for pit design, slope monitoring, stockpile volume calculations, and highwall stability.
• 7 Process and integrate survey data using CAD, GIS, and dedicated mine survey software for reporting and visualization.
• 8 Use survey data to support mine planning, including reserve estimation, blast design, and haul road alignment.
• 9 Implement legal and safety frameworks for mining surveys, including boundary demarcation and risk management.
• 10 Explore emerging technologies such as drone photogrammetry, mobile LiDAR, and automated monitoring for real-time mine control.