Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Surveyors have gained another major advance in efficiency with Maptek’s latest software release. Improvements to the I-Site Studio 3.3 laser scan modelling software are designed to smooth routine mine surveying tasks.
Automatic detection of toes and crests saves time in open pit surveys. Surveyors can easily update mine models, which can be made available for both on site mine planners and regulatory authorities. This feature builds on the open pit update tool introduced in I-Site Studio 3.2, which allows users to scan selected sections of a pit and integrate the new data into their current pit model.
Registration A new global registration tool uses a single step process to register multiple scans and objects together. This saves time for surveyors, who previously had to match pairs of objects/data, and also increases accuracy because fewer registrations means fewer chances for error.
This tool is especially useful with the new Maptek I-Site Vehicle System, where the scanner is mounted on site vehicles for mobile scanning. Another enhancement specifically related to the vehicle system allows users to register scans by back-bearing alignment angle.
‘As Maptek adds new products, we focus on providing a total solution for our users by updating the technology that allows them to get the most from their investment’, said Maptek I-Site General Manager, Peter Johnson.
Viewing sections through laser scan data is now easier, with an interactive tool allowing users to arbitrarily place and manipulate section planes.