Title :
An evaluation of ranging sensor performance for mining automation applications
Author :
Phillips, Tony ; Hahn, Michael ; McAree, Ross
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. & Min. Eng., Univ. of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
Abstract :
Range scanning sensors are widely used to achieve perception-related automation functions. This paper presents an evaluation study of two RaDAR and four LiDAR range scanning sensors with the objective of characterizing their capabilities and limitations for surface mining automation applications. A methodology is presented that evaluates sensors by their capability to meet the requirements of candidate applications. Applications described include terrain mapping, determining vehicle position and orientation and personnel identification.
Keywords :
geophysical image processing; mining; optical radar; pose estimation; production engineering computing; radar imaging; sensors; terrain mapping; LiDAR range scanning sensors; RaDAR range scanning sensors; perception-related automation functions; personnel identification; surface mining automation applications; terrain mapping; vehicle orientation; vehicle position; Accuracy; Estimation; Laser radar; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wollongong, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5319-9
DOI :
10.1109/AIM.2013.6584271
