DEAR REV-1: a computer system to assist in reclamation planning of postmine topography

Conference · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5447745

Costain, D B; West, J B; Ogaard, L A; Klein, A D

DEAR REV-1 is a computer system designed to assist in planning and evaluating reclamation of post-mine topography on surface mine lands. The system was developed by integrating portions of SEAMPLAN and STAMPEDE software with new system routines on a Harris 550 minicomputer. All DEAR REV-1 functions entail the central ability to represent a surface as a network of square grid cells. Grid surfaces are compared using an array of standard mathematical functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing). Area, volume, and slope factors can be computed for any given surface and analyses can be partitioned respective to defined geographical entitles (i.e., land use type, etc.). A case example is provided which illustrates key functions of DEAR REV-1. Other applications of DEAR REV-1 not germane to this particular example also are discussed.

• Research Organization: Public Service Commission, Bismark, ND
• OSTI ID: 5447745
• Report Number(s): CONF-821175-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
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Lignite
& Peat-- Environmental Aspects
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
COAL MINES
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
LAND RECLAMATION
LAND USE
LAWS
MINES
MINING
MINING LAWS
PLANNING
SURFACE MINING
SURFACE MINING ACTS
TOPOGRAPHY
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES