Photorealistic simulated modelling from fractals applied to mined-out pit restoration

3D modelling has been used to simulate the restoration of mining environments, mainly due to ease of use. However, this technique poorly models natural structures, such as leaves, coastlines, mountain systems, etc. Recent digital technology innovations have led to the development of fractal geometry...

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Autores:: Rosario-Amado, Iván de
Pozo-Antonio, José Santiago
Lorenzo-Salgueiro, Gabriel
Feijoo-Conde, Jorge
Taboada-Castro, Javier

Tipo de recurso:: Article of journal

Fecha de publicación:: 2014

Institución:: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Repositorio:: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Idioma:: spa

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Summary:	3D modelling has been used to simulate the restoration of mining environments, mainly due to ease of use. However, this technique poorly models natural structures, such as leaves, coastlines, mountain systems, etc. Recent digital technology innovations have led to the development of fractal geometry software that reiterates geometric objects at different scales. Below we describe how this geometry can be used for environmental restoration and rehabilitation. We present a case study describing an application of fractal geometry to the restoration of a mined-out open pit. We conclude with a discussion of the advantages — mainly realism and the rapid execution time - of using this type of geometry versus 3D modelling for mining restorations.

Photorealistic simulated modelling from fractals applied to mined-out pit restoration

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