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SLOPE STABILITY MONITORING for data interpretation. “The system is georeferenced for full 3D identification of alarming points. Adaptable alarm settings may be applied for relative range (cumulative displacement), average velocity and velocity delta (acceleration or deceleration) for both negative and positive movement from the sensor. In addition, amplitude and coherence data as well as information pertaining to the refractive index can be utilised in order to interpret pit slope movement classes, patterns and transitions. This system will enable much tighter or finer alarms to be applied with a reduced possibility of false alarms. This functionality enhances operational avenues for the user in collaboration with pit slope management campaigns. In line with the Standard and Modular series of MSRs, MSR IV Esprit data can be viewed on the MSR Connect platform. The full capabilities of the MSR IV Esprit are being realised each and every time this system is deployed, no matter the condition of the pit slope or the atmosphere.” Hexagon Mining & IDS GeoRadar connect slope stability monitoring with mine ops As pit walls become steeper and open-pit mines look at pushbacks, slope monitoring technology is ever more important. So too is the need to alert personnel in real time of potential dangers. Slope failure and rock falls are among the main causes of casualties in mines. Mining companies invest a lot of money every year in monitoring equipment to keep that risk under control. In particular, the most dangerous areas in the pit are where the extraction is in progress due to the instability induced by blasting activities and the material removal, which can continuously affect the ground stability. Closing an operation because of an incident can cost millions per day. A higher safety level ensures greater productivity. Integration announced in June between Hexagon’s Mining division and its slope Integration between IDS GeoRadar and the Hexagon Mining HxGN MineProtect portfolio means that mines can now receive real-time equipment visualisation with timely alerts about hazardous areas for people and machinery monitoring arm, IDS GeoRadar now connects systems for safety and radar-based slope stability hazards. Via real-time equipment visualisation, integration ensures timely alerts about hazardous areas for people and machinery. “The additional layer of information created by this integration means better risk evaluation and HxGN MinePlan 50 years of empowering mine planning innovation HxGN MineMonitoring Data Aggregation Critical Slope Monitoring Support and Service HxGN MinePlan Strategic Long- Term Monitoring 28,000+ hours spent helping our clients annually 1,000+ enhancements in the past four years Rockfall Hazard Mitigation 3,300+ active licenses 50,000+ hours spent on development annually Focused Slope Monitoring 40+ customer support & training specialists 200+ employees focused on MinePlan Via Augusto Righi, 6, 6A, 8 56121 Pisa, Italy Level 6 Australia Place 15-17 William St. Perth WA 6000 Tel: 08 9436 0700 www.idsgeoradar.com connect.hexagonmining.com/mineplan50-apac