Determination of Excavation Volume Using UAV-Based PPK Method in Open Mining Sites Tatlıdere Forests in Düzce

Authors : Yılmaz Türk, Berkan Balaban

Pages : 443-455

Doi:10.29130/dubited.1515664

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Publication Date : 2025-01-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Remote sensing technologies have the potential to provide cost-effective, fast, and easy solutions for the determination of surface changes (material volume) after quarrying (open-pit mine) activities. In areas where the topography is rugged and difficult to access, the use of ground measurement techniques causes difficulties. In such cases, the use of remote sensing techniques is indispensable. The Post Processing Kinematic (PPK) measurement technique provides an alternative solution to other photogrammetry methods in areas whose topography is not suitable for satellite-based positioning. This study investigates the applicability of the UAV based PPK method for the calculation of cut volume in quarry operations. The study area was selected as a quarry located within the boundaries of Tatlıdere Forestry Operation Chief in Düzce province and operated by a legal entity. Using a DJI Phantom 4 RTK unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a PPK application module, a total of two flights in PPK flight mode were performed at the quarry on 30 September 2021 and 19 May 2022 (covering a period of approximately 7 months). The material volume, which is important for quarry operation, was calculated and the excavation volume in the two flight time intervals was found to be 104.170 m³ and the cut area was found to be 44.348 m2. According to the results obtained, UAV systems should be used in quarry management in terms of time and work safety in obtaining data.
Keywords : Kazı hacmi, İHA, PPK metot, Taş ocağı, Düzce