ABSTRACT

Accurate measurement of blast fragmentation is fundamental to the productivity in mines for simple reason that this parameter directly influences the performance of the mechanical equipment deployed for loading and hauling. Digital Image Analysis Technique (DIAT) is one of the recognized methods for determination of fragmentation distributions resulting from blasting. A good number of attempts by the research community have resulted in evolution of different software systems out of which few have been able to sustain in the competitive arena. The basic premise for any software is to compete with the developments in other fronts and same applies to DIAT also. Since the audience for such software is miniscule in size, the constant upgradation is practically a difficult proposition.