Scanning total stations in solving mine surveying tasks in underground mining of the Perevalnoye deposit
V.V. Arno1 , E.P. Kolesnichenko2, I.Yu Garifulina1, E.A. Mikkelsen1
1 North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation
2 Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №3 / 2025 p. 40-44
Abstract: The article presents a comparative study of two laser scanners, i.e. GO SLAM and Void Scanner VS+, for solving mine surveying tasks at the Perevalnoye field in underground mining. The focus is made on analyzing the operation of devices in difficult conditions of the underground environment, such as dust, gas contamination and high humidity, during the laying of rubble concrete. The purpose of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the technical characteristics and performance of the scanners in practice. The research methods included analysis of the geological structure of the site, selection of a stope for experiments, studying the technical characteristics of the scanners, a methodology for comparative measurements in dusty and dust-free conditions, analyzing the influence of external factors of the underground environment and assessing the cost and availability of the equipment. The results of the study indicate the advantages and limitations of each scanner in different conditions. GO SLAM showed high resistance to adverse conditions and efficiency in rapid scanning, while Void Scanner VS+ provided high measurement accuracy under favorable conditions, but had limitations in a polluted environment.
Keywords: scanning total station, surveying, GO SLAM, Void Scanner VS+, rubble-concrete bookmark, dustiness
For citation: Arno V.V., Kolesnichenko E.P., Garifulina I.Yu., Mikkelsen E.A. Scanning total stations in solving mine surveying tasks in underground mining of the Perevalnoye deposit. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(3):40–44. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-3-40-44
Article info
Received: 02.03.2025
Revised: 10.04.2025
Accepted: 10.04.2025
Information about the authors
Veronika V. Arno – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Polytechnic Institute, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Eva P. Kolesnichenko – Student of the field of training “State and Municipal Audit”, Higher School of Public Audit, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Irina Yu. Garifulina – Senior Lecturer of the Department of Geology and Mining, Polytechnic Institute, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ekaterina A. Mikkelsen – Student of the field of study “Mining”, specialization “Underground Mining of Ore Deposits”, Polytechnic Institute, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Authors’ contribution
V.V. Arno – research idea, statement of the conflict between the current paradigm and the new facts, writing the scientific paper.
E.P. Kolesnichenko, E.A. Mikkelsen – results evaluation and correction of the written paper.
I.Yu. Garifulina – evaluation of the research results, selection and collection of materials for research.
Conflict of interest
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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