Interactive Web-based visualisation of block model data

  • Authors:

  • Tony Gill;Con Caris;Guy LeBlanc Smith

  • Affiliations:

  • CSIRO Exploration and Mining, Kenmore, QLD, Australia;CSIRO Exploration and Mining, Kenmore, QLD, Australia;CSIRO Exploration and Mining, Kenmore, QLD, Australia

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the ninth international conference on 3D Web technology
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Mining operations have traditionally used specialised software packages to process and visualise valuable mining data. The downside to this approach is that the information can only be viewed when the expert who knows how to operate the software is available. In this study we have built upon an existing, easy to use, interactive intranet-based visualisation system that integrates geological, geophysical, geotechnical and mining information. This system facilitates the communication between groups by making the information accessible to all within an organisation.We have developed a process through which complex block model data can be organised into a form that makes it suitable for viewing within the system. This process, along with the high level architecture of the system that allows the processed block model data to be added to it is discussed. An example of where the process has been applied to a visualisation system in industry is presented. Users of the visualisation system have found that its strengths lie in the increased availability of important information for effective communication of complex data by mine site personnel, and increased productivity and safety at the mine site.