Integrated Blasting Mobile App for Mining


Integrated Blasting Mobile App for Mining


  • In recent years, there has been increasing confluence of technologies that consumers use on daily basis on their android and iOS devices, like sensors, cameras and navigation systems.
  • Data can be collected on-site easily with the help of mobile devices which have blasting apps and it is popular in many places where a mobile device is present. Using these devices will be beneficial for drilling and blasting in the field.
  • Since mobile devices should not be used within 30 m of a blast, relevant rugged devices can be used. They would collect the required details of blasting site.
  • The application can be used by taking the android or iOS device to the blast location. All information related to stemming, subgrade, drilled hole diameter and explosive charging etc. can be collected.
  • This Blasting Apphelps in improving blasting related conditions and contributes to improved blast performance at blast location. User can fill the blast details and particular predictor can calculate the respective results before the blast.
  • If the result is undesired they can simply make the changes in the parameter of blast and see the desired result before performing the blast. At this point blaster can re-evaluate the predicted distance, ground and air vibration prediction, fragment size, fly rock, etc. If there is any change in the designed values and limits are exceeded then changes in stemming, initiation devices, charging and timing can be done before performing the blast.
  • With the availability of the blasting app for controlling blast design and execution at every stage of blasting, it is now possible to control adverse environmental impacts and improve operational management.