A conceptual technique to mathematically quantify the trajectory of flyrock

Flyrock remains a significant threat to the health and safety of mine employees integrity infrastructure, as well neighbouring communities their property. This investigation was motivated by general lack fundamental research mathematically quantifiable data in literature regarding relationship between blast design parameters impact on flyrock. The focus develop concept that can be used quantify trajectory flyrock resulting from blast, which for future research. ultimate goal this technique, once it has been fully developed, is to: > Enable mining operations generate database with accurate historical measurements blasting Allow teams conduct scientific investigations into various Generate point-cloud visualize blasts virtual reality environment training education purposes. paper summarizes conceptual technique preliminary fieldwork carried out determine technique's feasibility motivate further development. results show conclusively modified photogrammetric capable capturing processing analysis. acquisition procedure can, at point, meet first aim project, namely gather field generation. Further development ongoing envisioned scientific-based will provide method whereby studies comparable assumptions limited.