ArcMine: A GIS extension to support mine reclamation planning

  • Authors:

  • Sung-Min Kim;Yosoon Choi;Jangwon Suh;Sungchan Oh;Hyeong-Dong Park;Suk-Ho Yoon;Wa-Ra Go

  • Affiliations:

  • Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-744, South Korea;Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, South Korea;Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-744, South Korea;Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-744, South Korea;Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-744, South Korea;Mine Reclamation Corporation, Seoul 110-727, South Korea;Mine Reclamation Corporation, Seoul 110-727, South Korea

  • Venue:
  • Computers & Geosciences
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

This paper presents a new GIS extension, named ArcMine, developed to support reclamation planning in abandoned mining areas. ArcMine provides four tools to (a) assess mine subsidence hazards, (b) estimate the erosion of mine wastes, (c) analyze flow paths of mine water at the surface, and (d) identify suitable tree species for mine reforestation. A spatial database incorporating a topographical map, geological map, mine drift map, and borehole data was designed and utilized in ArcMine to examine distributed mine hazards that can damage the surrounding environment. Application to abandoned mining areas in Korea shows that ArcMine could provide useful information on mine hazards to support reclamation planning. This paper reports the concept, development, and implementation of ArcMine.