Abstract

Mine Design Through Visual Impact Analysis
Track: Mining and Geosciences
Authors: Jason Beltran, Brett Bingham, Brett Bingham

The use of Spatial and 3D Analyst enabled SRK Consulting to model and visualize the placement of major mine facilities such as Tailing Dams and Waste Rock Disposal Areas. In an effort to minimize the visual impacts from key observation points, the Viewshed and Line of Sight Tools were utilized. ArcScene and ArcGlobe were also used to create a fly-through drive up approach. These methods provided near realistic ways to verify that these facilities did not negatively affect the natural views.