Carlson BlastOps is a specialized software application for designing, planning, and managing drilling and blasting operations in mining and quarry environments. It enables users to import point cloud data from drones or scanners, design blast patterns, analyze borehole deviation, calculate burden measurements, generate loading templates, and plan timing and initiation sequences for blasts. The software integrates with Carlson hardware and other software solutions, supporting a complete digital workflow from site data acquisition to blast execution and reporting.

Key Features

Point Cloud and Surface Integration Import and process 3D data for accurate blast design.

• Supports point cloud data from drones and scanners
• Enables creation of detailed surface meshes for analysis

Blast Pattern Design Comprehensive tools for creating and adjusting blast layouts.

• Layout blast patterns based on georeferenced surfaces
• Analyze and optimize hole placement and burden measurements

Borehole Data Analysis Integrates borehole deviation data for quality control.

• Imports Boretrak data for deviation and burden calculations
• Visualizes and edits drillhole positions

Drill Hole Loading Templates Automate and customize explosive loading plans.

• Define and apply loading templates to individual or multiple holes
• Calculate quantities of explosives and stemming based on hole data

Timing and Initiation Planning Plan and visualize blast initiation sequences.

• Configure connectors and detonators
• Visualize timing contour lines for blast optimization

Reporting and Export Generate detailed reports and export data for field use.

• Create PDF reports of blast designs and loading plans
• Export hole locations and loading data to GPS/drill systems

Benefits

Improved Blast Accuracy Enhances safety and efficiency through precise design and analysis.

• Reduces risk of over/under-blasting
• Minimizes fly rock and operational hazards

Workflow Integration Streamlines the entire blasting process from planning to execution.

• Seamless data flow between field hardware and software
• Supports both simple and complex blast designs

Operational Efficiency Reduces manual work and errors in blast planning.

• Automates calculations and reporting
• Facilitates quick adjustments and quality control