Objective
The project has several components with different aims.
a- Structural mapping and deep coal measures: Improving the delectability of small structures disturbing the continuity of coal seams at depth and of improving the horizontal precision with which these structures can be mapped.
b- Structural and artefact mapping and shallow coal measures: The use of surface geophysical techniques to map shallow structures and to locate abandoned mine workings.
c- Site investigations of mines and land affected by mining prior to rehabilitation: The use of geophysics will be assessed in the context of investigation of the in-situ characteristics of spoil heaps and other mining effected land.
d- Subsidence issues: Rapid geophysical survey techniques will be developed to supplement borehole measuring techniques in the assessment of near surface stress fields and the detection of developing fissures.
e- Remote geophysical assessment of rock structures: Geophysical techniques will be sought to aid in the remote mapping of potentially hazardous zones with an increased risk of rockbursts prior to contact with mine workings.
This targeted research project aims to bring together the wealth of geophysical experience throughout the coal producing countries in the European Community in order to:
- Further improve the quality and economics of structural mapping.
- Optimize the use of geophysics in the operation of mines and in the investigation of mining affected land.
- Access emerging technologies in the field of subsidence measurement
Consideration is given to the possibility of steering the various national contributions in the project towards a single text covering geophysical aspects of modern European coal mining.
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NG17 2NS Sutton-in-Ashfield
United Kingdom