The integrated geodetic monit oring system of open pit slopes in hard rock massifs

The article describes an experience in organizing the integrated geomechanical monitoring in high-strength hard rock massifs using the longstanding GPS and optical distance measurements in the Zhelezny open pit, Kovdorsky GOK JSC, as well as measurements with the IBIS FM interferometric radar. The application of the integrated monitoring system in the Zhelezny open pit has allowed accumulation of significant statistical material, which made it possible to identify the patterns of the rock mass deformation development, determine the limiting parameters and develop several regulatory documents for observing and processing the measurement results of the benches and open pit walls displacements