I-Site Geological and Highwall Case Studies

Highwall mapping for mine geology applications

Maptek I-Site laser scanning systems are surveyor friendly, with in-built digital level compensator and ease of set up including backsighting. A single scan of a highwall generally takes less than 5 minutes, and can be conducted at the same time as daily or end of month surveys.

Scanning Antarctic glaciers

The Maptek I-Site laser scanner was used to record and map the position of an Antarctic glacier, as well as investigate the possibility of monitoring long-term glacier movement using terrestrial laser scanners.

Coastal cliff survey

The Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner was used to develop a detailed model to assess the geotechnical features of one of Australia’s most famous stretches of coastline. A 3D baseline model was created to monitor changes to natural formations off the coast of Victoria.

Maptek helps BHP improve efficiency at Saraji Mine

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance used a Maptek I-Site laser scanner and I‑Site Studio software to improve their coal reporting process to give a more accurate account of the coal movement from the pit floor through to the customer.

Scanning the Pilbara

Atlas Iron has realised the benefits of using the Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner to acquire detailed topographic data for new mining projects in remote Western Australia. Wanting to improve on the existing aerial survey data from the 1960s, Atlas turned to Maptek for help.

Scanning Glenwood Canyon

In 2010 a massive rockslide closed the busy Interstate I-70 Highway, 160 miles west of Denver, Colorado. The Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner was ‘helicoptered’ into position to scan the canyon and develop a 3D digital terrain model for ongoing monitoring.