IDS GeoRadar launches ArcSAR Neo to strengthen slope-risk management and mine safety
IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of ArcSAR Neo, an industry-first Ground-Based Synthetic Aperture Radar (GB SAR) system with true 3D resolution for 360° mine slope monitoring. ArcSAR Neo enhances the power of SAR technology to deliver high-quality, reliable data that supports more effective risk management and informed safety decisions in challenging mining environments.
Unlike other existing GB SAR systems, which map two-dimensional radar data into three-dimensional models, ArcSAR Neo captures three-dimensional information directly during monitoring operations. ArcSAR Neo “therefore delivers unmatched radar data clarity with reduced interference at the source. This ensures exceptional clarity in monitoring results and effectively mitigates typical challenges such as signal multipath or moving equipment, which can interfere with displacement measures.”
As a result, mine operators gain greater confidence in alerts and trend analysis, supporting faster, more reliable safety decisions and reducing unnecessary operational interruptions.
In addition to its innovative true 3D radar acquisition, ArcSAR Neo’s 360° camera with HDR imaging offers high-quality, georeferenced 360° panoramic imaging synchronised with 3D radar data, providing operators with valuable visual context to support the interpretation of monitoring data. “Superior resolution and an extended monitoring range of up to six kilometres improve the early detection of movements and fast-evolving failures, such as bench scale instabilities. Designed for rapid deployment, the trailer-mounted system can be set up by a single operator in only approximately fifteen minutes.”
Building on the success of the C-thrue, launched in 2018, the smaller C-thrue XS is designed for use in hard-to-reach areas where construction professionals can easily manoeuvre the compact device. Its ergonomic and lightweight design of less than half a kilogram makes the scanning process a more comfortable experience.
Thanks to its dual-polarisation capability, users can do comprehensive scans in one go. This feature allows the scanner to send and receive signals in both horizontal and vertical orientations, ensuring more accurate and detailed results. Construction professionals benefit from a streamlined overall workflow and faster access to insights. With automatic real-time processing, the device promptly highlights targets and potential problem areas.
ArcSAR Neo can function entirely on solar energy thanks to its photovoltaic panels. However, for continuity in situations where sunlight is less available, users can choose to run the system on diesel
“As mining operations continue to grow in scale and complexity, the expectations placed on slope monitoring are increasing,” says Niccolò Coli, President, Radar & Monitoring Division, Hexagon. “Monitoring data is no longer just used to confirm conditions on site and act timely but is key to supporting faster and better-informed decisions as conditions evolve. ArcSAR Neo is designed to help deliver the level of data clarity and confidence that this operating environment demands.”
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