Virtual reality simulation system for underground mining process

It is a kind of innovation in management by using virtual reality technology to construct a virtual mine and support mine planning and mining design. The process of virtual mine scene modeling and underground mining process simulation was introduced. And based on OSG and VS2005 development platform, the virtual reality simulation for underground mining process of Kafang polymetallic ore deposits was established. The system was divided into four function modules which includes data management module, scene modeling module, virtual scene module and stereoscopic display module. At last, the mine surface, development and transportation system, orebody occurrence situation and underground mining process were successfully represented in 3D model. Moreover, the system can allow users to roam in the scene freely and interact with the mining equipments real-timely.