Concept of low-aperture seismic array as a tool for evaluating the level of vibration pollution in the areas adjacent to industrial operations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2026-2-97-102

M.S. Ikrennikov^1,2, S.I. Nefedov^1,2, A.G. Sobenevskiy¹, A.Z. Vartanov^1,2
¹Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
²HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №2/ 2026 p. 97-102

Abstract: This article justifies application of engineering management principles to develop a comprehensive safety system for industrial companies, with a particular focus on mitigating vibration impact on adjacent territories. It highlights the critical role of high-precision vibration monitoring in addressing this task. It is proposed to use a small-aperture seismic array as a promising alternative to traditional seismic arrays used for monitoring vibration pollution from mining operations. Computational modeling demonstrates that this system is capable of not only detecting but also discriminating weak signals by determining the distance to the excitation source at the array level, as well as evaluating parameters of prolonged vibration from a group of objects. Implementation of such systems forms the basis for creating a closed-loop control circuit. It is emphasized that the proposed approach ensures enhanced accuracy, clear results, and cost-efficiency of monitoring vibration pollution from mining operations on the neighboring protected objects.

Keywords: engineering management, integrated safety, vibration pollution, mining ecology, low-aperture seismic array, automation of monitoring system, weak signal discrimination

For citation: Ikrennikov M.S., Nefedov S.I., Sobenevskiy A.G., Vartanov A.Z. Concept of low-aperture seismic array as a tool for evaluating the level of vibration pollution in the areas adjacent to industrial operations. Russian Mining Industry. 2026;(2):97–102. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2026-2-97-102

Information about the article

Received: 29.12.2025

Revised: 09.02.2026

Accepted: 19.02.2026

Information about the authors

Maxim S. Ikrennikov – Junior Researcher, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Postgraduate Student, HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sergey I. Nefedov – Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of Laboratory, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Professor, HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation.

Andrey G. Sobenevskiy – Leading Engineer, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation

Alexander Z. Vartanov – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Advisor to the Rector, HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation.

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