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  • Overview

    The Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) is an all-in-one solution for monitoring underground mining conditions. Mounted within a Drive, Decline or Return Airway. The system will monitor atmospheric conditions and relay in real time what is happening

  • The problem

    The underground mining environment is undoubtedly harsh and expensive to operate. Confined spaces, minimal ventilation and underground vehicle emissions can compromise air quality underground. Underground blasting is an essential part of the mining process but results in an abundance of toxic gases being released into the enclosed environment. 


    Re-entry into blast fume-affected underground areas is a safety and productivity concern for most mines. Lengthy re-entry times may improve clearance of noxious gases but can result in production delays and decreased overall productivity. Re-entry times into development headings are often standardized based on worst-case scenarios, resulting in unnecessary delays. Fume clearance from blast areas can be mathematically estimated using a number of different methods however a complicating factor of fume clearance is considering the volume, efficiency, and discharge location of fresh air ducts required to clear development blast areas.  


    The two most dangerous gases in an underground mine are nitrogen oxide, generated from explosive blasting, and carbon monoxide, from trucks and other mining equipment using internal combustion engines. These gases are crucial to monitor to prevent any worker from being in a toxic environment. 


    Following a blast there is a minimum wait time before re-entry is permitted. This is a time of minimal productivity, and where possible should try to be reduced. When there is no active feedback on live gas readings meaning that workers may be waiting for an unnecessary time, or a worst-case scenario of sending people (re-entry crew) into an unsafe environment. 


    Blasting with explosives is an essential activity for developing tunnels in most underground hard rock mines, however, the process introduces a number of hazards that must be controlled to ensure a safe work environment. A major consideration is the release and removal of noxious gases from the mine before the re-entry of workers to areas that may be affected by blasting fumes. Traditional methods of estimating blast fume dispersal can provide accurate indications of clearance times if carefully calibrated to mine conditions; however, these tools are rarely used systematically with blasting activities due to the wide range of variations in ventilation and blasting conditions. In addition, the traditional calculation methods provide a limited platform for calculating mine-wide fume dispersal, where mixing of airflows and dilution limit the use of fume concentration calculations. Risks associated with underground gas levels are: 

    • Placing re-entry crews at risk if the gases are still unsafe following a blast. 
    • Exposure to bogging crews when they are bogging (releasing pockets of gas). 
    • Exposure to diesel particulates through inadequately ventilated environments and diesel equipment operated within confined environments. 
  • How EMS solves the problem

    Digital Terrain offers an advanced Environmental Monitoring system that facilitates real-time air quality monitoring to allow faster re-entries, Visibility of environmental conditions within the mine to forewarn re-entry crews prior to being exposed to an unsafe environment and greater productivity by potentially reducing nonproductive face time. Digital Terrains EMS detects and monitors toxic and flammable gases in underground mining operations from the surface to enable safe entry for personnel following blasting in an underground mine. 


    Digital Terrain recognises the need to bring all the sensor information back into a central on prem application that applies a visual representation to the data and through the software enables a control room or Shift boss the ability to control a devise within the underground mine. 


    See Figure 1: Gas Sensor Chart


    See Figure 2: EMS unit view from control room on site


    Digital Terrain EMS units are capable of measuring 8 gases, wet and dry bulb, air velocity, dust particulate, and humidity. Environmental readings can be viewed from the surface in our customised real-time dashboards.  

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Privacy Policy Digital Terrain Pty Ltd built the Simbio Magman app as a Free app. This App is provided by Digital Terrain Pty Ltd at no cost and is intended for use as is.The app requires a connection to the Simbio Magman main system, and is obtained by a licencing agreement with Digital Terrain. This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our App. If you choose to use our App, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the App. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Simbio Magman unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy. Information Collection and Use For a better experience, while using our app, we may require you to provide us with certain identifiable information, including :- Location Information - is utilised by the application to provide context sensitive data to users. It also location stamps tasks that users request to undertake. Background location is enabled to ensure that when other applications are being used, Magman still has access to location information when performing background data synchronization operations, Network Information - is required so the app can determine if a network connection is available, and the type of network access (e.g. WiFi, 3G/4G/5G, etc) Battery Information - so we can let you know how your tablet is going, Bluetooth - so we can detect bluetooth devices, Camera - so you can take photos of work, and report issues. Log Data We want to inform you that whenever you use our App, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our App, the time and date of your use of the App, and other statistics. Cookies Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory. This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this App. Service Providers We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons: * To facilitate our Service; * To provide the Service on our behalf; * To perform Service-related services; or * To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose. Security We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Links to Other Sites This App may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Children’s Privacy These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. This policy is effective as of 2024-09-01 Contact Us If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at hello@digitalterrain.io.
26 August 2024
Digital Terrain Founder and CEO, Andrew Rouse and NAUTITECH® CEO, Mac Powolny, are excited to announce a partnership which will integrate technologies from both companies to bring communications and connectivity to Hardrock Mining and Tunneling in Australia and New Zealand. As distributor of the NAUTITECH® Spitfire® Broadband Powerline Modem (BPLM), Digital Terrain will leverage their firsthand mining expertise and experience to provide access to real-time data, productivity analysis, voice and video in complex Hardrock environments and tunneling projects. With global patents and a decades-long proven track record in underground Softrock mining worldwide, the Spitfire® BPLM is optimally suited to drive safety, productivity and profitability outcomes in Hardrock. “We are excited to begin our collaboration with NAUTITECH® on providing connectivity and visibility in situations that are hard to reach. Our products are complimentary to each other with the aim of “lifting the lid” on the underground” states Andrew Rouse, CEO and Founder of Digital Terrain. Mac Powolny, CEO of NAUTITECH® continues to add “There are a substantial number of synergies and learnings both companies can achieve by working together. Successful collaboration is a win-win situation and I am confident the teams at NAUTITECH® and Digital Terrain will work together to solve many problems for our joint customer base” Contact Shaun Brennan for any questions, or service information. Shaun.Brennan@digitalterrain.io
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