Specific features of utilizing sensor complexes in safety systems of technological transport in surface mining conditions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2026-4S-202-209

Читать на русскоя языке I.A. Korolyov, T.P. Glum, E.Yu. Botyan
Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №4S/ 2026 p. 202-209

Abstract: The article provides an overview of contemporary approaches to utilizing various types of sensors in additive assistance systems for operator of the mine transport vehicles, which is relevant due to the high accident rates with mining equipment in open-pit mining operations. The key reasons for this are the challenging mining and geological conditions, where accidents occur due to limited visibility, blind spots, dust, complex terrain, and non-stationary travel paths. In addition, onboard systems that include various types of sensors are responsible for detecting threats. Analysis of advantages and limitations of the sensor sensitivity aims to classify the application scenarios based on identification of the factors that lead to the sensor degradation during operation in dusty environment, high vibration impact, blast operations, and temperature fluctuations, as well as to assess the transition to proactive systems with predictive analytics. The article provides comparisons of the advantages and disadvantages of the sensors, as well as diagrams of the sensor systems and control zones, in order to refine recommendations for further application while studying the challenges of implementing such systems in open-pit mining operations.

Keywords: smart transport systems, in-pit mining equipment, in-pit mining dump truck, surface mining, collision prevention, industrial safety, technological transport, transport and technological processes

For citation: Korolyov I.A., Glum T.P., Botyan E.Yu. Specific features of utilizing sensor complexes in safety systems of technological transport in surface mining conditions. Russian Mining Industry. 2026;(4S):202–209. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2026-4S-202-209

Article info

Received: 12.06.2026

Revised: 29.07.2026

Accepted: 10.08.2026

Information about the authors

Igor A. Korolyov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0337-3999; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tikhon P. Glum – Postgraduate Student of the Department of Industrial Safety, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-4083

Evgeny Yu. Botyan – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Assistant of the Department of Informatics and Computer Technologies, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3395-935X

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