Ground Penetrating Radar for the Exploration of Complex Mining Contexts

Mining waste management is a significant environmental challenge that requires effective technical and economic solutions. In this context, the use of underground storage systems is sometimes a viable option to isolate this type of mining waste from the outside (especially when it poses a risk of en...

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Published in:Remote sensing (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 17; no. 11; p. 1911
Main Authors: Sáez Blázquez, Cristina, Maté-González, Miguel Ángel, Camargo Vargas, Sergio Alejandro, Martín Nieto, Ignacio, Protonotarios, Vasileios, González-Aguilera, Diego
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2025
Subjects:
2D and 3D modelling
Archaeology
Case studies
Cultural heritage
Dielectric properties
Environmental management
Environmental risk
Geology
Ground penetrating radar
Insulation
Mine wastes
Mineral industry
Mines and mineral resources
Mining
Mining industry
mining sites
Refuse and refuse disposal
Roads & highways
Storage systems
structure monitoring
Underground storage
Waste management
water accumulation
Water depth
Greece
Spain
ISSN:2072-4292, 2072-4292
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Summary:Mining waste management is a significant environmental challenge that requires effective technical and economic solutions. In this context, the use of underground storage systems is sometimes a viable option to isolate this type of mining waste from the outside (especially when it poses a risk of environmental contamination). Despite the applicability and advantages of these structures, it is crucial to conduct thorough monitoring of the isolation and containment measures implemented during their construction. This study demonstrates how ground penetrating radar techniques can provide valuable insights into subsurface insulation layers with the aim of detecting potential water accumulation at depth and verifying the integrity of the seal and the state of buried materials. The results of the georadar survey applied on a mining case study demarcate the areas that should receive more attention in the near future and contribute to defining the most urgent actions to be implemented at the mining site. Beyond the evaluation of the 2D profiles, the research culminates in the creation of a 3D visualization tool for the entire mining site and its insulation layer, enabling users to inspect the structure’s condition at any location and obtain accurate depth measurements.
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ISSN:2072-4292
2072-4292
DOI:10.3390/rs17111911