Global technology leader GroundProbe has launched the industry’s most advanced doppler radar for reactive geohazard monitoring, the RGR-Velox.

RGR-Velox (Reactive Geohazard Radar) is a military-precision reactive monitoring and alarming system for tailings dam breaches, large slope failures, landslides and avalanches. It detects, tracks and alarms on moving geohazards in real-time, keeping people, assets and communities safe by giving warning of a breach or collapse. 

The RGR-Velox is the latest technology to be born from GroundProbe’s industry-leading Research and Development (R&D) and product development programs, and the most recent innovation to be added to the company’s already extensive fleet of technologies and services. The company has grown to become a global innovation powerhouse and a trusted partner of companies around the world. 

It’s GroundProbe’s first product release in reactive monitoring, with the company now offering both predictive and reactive monitoring technologies. Its pioneering predictive monitoring solutions (Slope Stability Radars and lasers) detect and warn people and communities of impending mine collapses, dam failures, rockfalls and landslides. The RGR-Velox, a reactive monitoring solution, tracks and alarms on already moving geohazards post-collapse, giving early warning to take action or evacuate through alarm outputs such as lights, sirens, pagers or phones. 

GroundProbe CEO David Noon said that the company has a customer-oriented approach to innovation and technology which has led to the development of this unique reactive monitoring solution. 

“GroundProbe already has the industry’s broadest range of geotechnical monitoring technologies and services, yet we continually strive to design and develop new solutions to best meet our customers’ needs,” he said.

This technology was a true collaboration between many facets of our organisation, a valued customer and a key partner. By having our customers actively participate in our product development process, we are able to co-create value and produce the most beneficial solution offering.

The RGR-Velox is the highest precision, fastest scanning and longest range doppler radar in the market. Military-grade hardware is combined with GroundProbe’s safety-critical software, alarming and systems to provide unrivalled confidence. 

GroundProbe’s Vice President Technology Fernanda Carrea said the RGR-Velox is world-leading in every specification and sets the new standard in emergency geohazard monitoring.

“The RGR-Velox sweep-scans an entire area instantly, much like taking a radar photograph, to capture actionable information as it happens and provide new details of the scene every 0.25 seconds,” Ms Carrea said.

“Perhaps most impressive is the device’s ability to differentiate and locate small moving objects with precise accuracy, even when moving at just 0.05 metres per second. 

“Its alarming capabilities are completely customisable, ensuring users are empowered to design alarms tailored entirely to their specific site challenges and conditions.

Mr Noon said this latest piece of technology reinforces GroundProbe’s number one value and commitment to safety.

“At GroundProbe, we aim to keep people, assets and communities safe through better risk management and the RGR-Velox is the ultimate assistant in reactive safety monitoring.”

About GroundProbe:

Established in 2001, GroundProbe is a global technology leader specialising in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards. 

The company create state-of-the-art technologies and software that deliver precise and reliable information, helping customers better manage risk, maintain operations and production, and keep people and communities safe. They are renowned for the development of the world’s first Slope Stability Radar; a system to monitor mine walls and warn before collapses occur. The company actively assists a global community of mining and infrastructure professionals to make critical decisions, with confidence. 

GroundProbe serves major mining companies in over 30 countries, supported by offices in Australia, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company’s cutting-edge technology and continual focus on innovation has been recognised through a long list of national and international awards. 

GroundProbe is part of Orica Monitor, a business stream of Orica dedicated to dedicated to providing monitoring solutions to mining and civil customers globally. 

For more information, please visit orica/groundprobe