Import
Bring supported underground LiDAR data into Eclipsed.
ECLIPSED | MINING POINT CLOUD SOFTWAREDATA PROCESSING / PREPARATION
Software Ecosystem 02
Eclipsed Mining Point Cloud Software
Turn Underground LiDAR Into Mine-Ready Geometry.
Eclipsed is SafeSight's mining-focused software for preparing underground LiDAR point clouds for survey, planning and engineering workflows.
The scanner captures millions of measurements.Eclipsed turns those measurements into a dataset your mine team can actually move forward with.
Clean. Optimize. Align. Measure. Export.
CLEAN
Noise Reduction Tools
OPTIMIZE
Point Density Control
ALIGN
Mine Grid Registration
EXPORT
Engineering Ready
02 Operating context / processing challenge
The Underground Scan Finished. The Data Work Did Not.
A high-density LiDAR scan can contain millions of spatial measurements. But raw mine data may still need:
- noise removal;
- density optimization;
- coordinate alignment;
- measurements;
- slicing;
- meshing where supported;
- format conversion;
- preparation for mine planning.
The value of the scanner is realized only when the point cloud moves into the next technical workflow.
CAPTURING MORE DATA IS NOT THE FINAL GOAL.
DELIVERING USABLE MINE GEOMETRY IS.
03 Workflow / point cloud preparation
From Raw Mine Scan to Engineering-Ready Geometry
PROCESSING PATHDATA PREPARATION / SYSTEM VIEWThe path to mine-ready filesEnd-to-end processing
Clean
Reduce unwanted static or dynamic noise and sparse scan artifacts.
Optimize
Downsample large datasets according to the needs of the workflow.
Geo-Reference
Align the dataset to supported global, local or mine-specific grids.
Measure
Review point-to-point dimensions and relevant underground geometry.
Export
Prepare supported point-cloud or model outputs for downstream software.
04 Technology / processing tools
Process Mine Data for the Technical Stack You Already Have.
DATA CLEANING
Underground Mine Data Is Not Captured in a Laboratory.
Underground LiDAR is collected in working environments containing moving equipment, dust, moisture, and complex rock surfaces. Eclipsed includes tools designed to reduce unwanted static or dynamic noise and sparse returns from the core geometry.
DATA OPTIMIZATION
Keep the Geometry. Reduce Unnecessary Data Weight.
A high-resolution point cloud provides excellent detail, but not every downstream engineering task requires millions of points. Eclipsed allows technical teams to downsample and optimize the dataset so it becomes manageable without sacrificing spatial fidelity.
ALIGNMENT
Put the Point Cloud Into the Mine's Coordinate System.
A scan floating in an arbitrary coordinate system cannot be accurately compared against mine designs. Eclipsed provides geo-referencing capabilities to align scans based on established reference points so the resulting data matches the local grid.
VERIFICATION
Measure the Underground Geometry Before It Leaves Eclipsed.
Verify dimensions directly within the point cloud. Pull point-to-point measurements to evaluate headings, infrastructure clearances and as-built geometry before committing the data to export.
05 Visual output / clear geometry
See the Mine Point Cloud Clearly Enough to Work With It.
Visualizing the raw dataset is just the start. This real SafeSight product visual shows point-cloud data moving through the Eclipsed processing workflow.
As noise and sparse points are removed, the required geometry—drifts, raises, or stopes—becomes clearly defined and ready for the next technical step.
A CLEAN POINT CLOUD IS A DECISION-READY POINT CLOUD.
06 Field applications / engineering use
Mine Point Cloud Processing Across Underground Workflows
APPLICATION
Stope Data
Prepare cavity geometry for reconciliation and technical analysis.
APPLICATION
Drift + Ramp Data
Clean and prepare long mobile-mapping datasets.
APPLICATION
Shaft Data
Process dense vertical geometry for shaft-specific engineering workflows.
Learn about shaft inspection →APPLICATION
Raise Data
Prepare spatial data captured from specialized vertical inspection systems.
APPLICATION
Development Data
Standardize repeated scans as underground development advances.
07 Data handover / software integration
Mine Data Should Move Into the Software Your Team Already Uses.
Eclipsed is intended to prepare mine spatial data for use in established planning, geology and engineering systems rather than locking the dataset into a proprietary format.
The current specifications list LAS, LAZ, PLY and XYZ. Verify supported output formats and confirm production release before publication based on your downstream workflow.
Export data for use in compatible downstream workflows:
- Mine Planning: Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, MinePlan 3D
- Geology + Modeling: Leapfrog Geo, Micromine
- Engineering + Design: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, SolidWorks
Verify Underground. Process Afterward.
The Control App helps the field operator understand the scan while capture is taking place. Eclipsed begins once detailed processing is required.
- Control App: "Did we capture the geometry?"
- Eclipsed: "Is the mine point cloud prepared for technical use?"
Processing the Point Cloud Is Not the Same as Managing It.
Eclipsed prepares spatial data. NimbVault manages the resulting mine data across sites, levels, areas, drifts and time periods. Once processing is complete, NimbVault can become the persistent home for the mine's spatial record.
08 Technical definitions / questions answered
Mining Point Cloud Software FAQs
01Explore Mining Point Cloud Processing
What Is Mining Point Cloud Software?
Mining point cloud software helps technical teams prepare and work with three-dimensional spatial data captured throughout a mine.
Mine LiDAR datasets may require cleaning, optimization, coordinate alignment, measurement or conversion before they can enter planning, geology and engineering workflows.
Mining-focused software differs from generic point-cloud tools by placing those functions within the context of mine grids, underground geometry and established mine technical systems.
Why Do Underground Point Clouds Need Cleaning?
Underground LiDAR is collected in working environments that can contain dust, moisture, infrastructure, moving equipment and complex surfaces.
These conditions can introduce unwanted points or irrelevant geometry. Cleaning helps isolate the surfaces required for technical analysis.
What Is Mine Point Cloud Geo-Referencing?
Geo-referencing places captured spatial information into a known coordinate framework. In mining, this often means aligning an underground point cloud to the site's established mine grid so captured geometry can be compared with designs and other survey information.
Why Downsample a Mine Point Cloud?
High-density LiDAR can produce extremely large datasets. Downsampling reduces point count where appropriate so the information can become easier to manage or transfer into downstream software. The level of reduction should be based on the technical requirement, not simply on creating the smallest possible file.
For teams comparing broader point cloud processing software, SafeSight is developing additional technical resources covering workflows beyond mining-specific applications.
02What is Eclipsed?
Eclipsed is SafeSight's mining point-cloud software for cleaning, optimizing, geo-referencing, measuring and preparing underground LiDAR data.
03Can Eclipsed remove noise from underground LiDAR data?
Current Eclipsed specifications include automated static and dynamic noise-reduction tools.
04Can Eclipsed downsample point clouds?
Yes. Eclipsed includes point-cloud optimization and downsampling capabilities for compatible datasets.
05Does Eclipsed support mine coordinate systems?
Current specifications include global, local and mine-specific grid support.
06Can measurements be taken in Eclipsed?
Current specifications include point-to-point measurement tools.
07Is Eclipsed generic point-cloud processing software?
Eclipsed is positioned primarily around SafeSight's mining and underground spatial-data workflows. SafeSight will provide broader point-cloud processing resources separately.
08Does Eclipsed replace Deswik, Vulcan or MinePlan?
No. Eclipsed prepares spatial data for downstream use. Mine planning, geology and engineering platforms continue to perform their specialized functions.
09 / WORKFLOW REVIEW
How Much Work Happens After Your Underground Scan?
If your field capture is fast but mine point-cloud preparation still requires repetitive cleanup, coordinate work and file conversion, show SafeSight the process.
We will review how Eclipsed could fit between your capture systems and your technical software.