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Blast Vibration Monitoring

Real-time blast compliance without manual retrieval

Know every blast event in minutes, Not hours

Manual blast data collection creates the same problems on every site: delayed records, data gaps, and reports that take time your team doesn’t have. Novecom’s blast vibration monitoring uses smart, rugged hardware installed at strategic locations around your site to automatically capture ground vibration and airblast data from every blast.

Blast data can be reliably transmitted back to the SynaptiX platform using connectivity designed for your site, whether that’s cellular, an existing on-site network, or a combination of both. If one path is unavailable, data can be routed another way, helping ensure consistent capture and delivery across large or complex sites.

Each blast event is detected, analysed, and made available in near real time, with alerts and ready‑to‑use outputs delivered straight to your device. No spreadsheets. No data gaps. No time spent chasing logs. Instead of managing the monitoring process, your team gets clear, defensible information that supports faster decisions, smoother compliance, and uninterrupted site operations

 

Recorded data points:

  • Peak particle velocity
  • P, S and R profiles
  • Overpressure
  • Date and time
  • Location

Benefits of Novecom's Blast Vibration Monitor

By merging advanced sensors, analytics, reporting and reliable site-adapted connectivity, our easy-to-use BVM solutions eliminate manual data collection and ensure compliant, efficient operations.

User friendly app interface
Durable hardware
reliable connectivity
Local support

Our blast vibration monitoring hardware

Blast Vibration Monitor in field

Blast Vibration Monitor

Enclosed in a ruggedised die-cast aluminium enclosure with IP66 protection, the blast vibration monitor meets AS 2187.2-2006 standards and is used to record the impacts of mine blasting events. It measures ground vibration and air overpressure using the following instruments.

Omnidirectioonal microphone (air overpressure)

Omnidirectional microphone (air overpressure)

The omnidirectional microphone measures air overpressure from blasts. Mounted above the ground in a weatherproof case, it detects shockwaves and converts them into electrical signals. The system logs peak overpressure (in decibels or Pascals), duration, and frequency to support compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Triaxial geophone (ground vibration)

Triaxial geophone (ground vibration)

The triaxial geophone sensor detects ground movement in three directions: up-down, front-back, and side-to-side. It has three coils aligned to these directions. When the ground moves, each coil moves in a magnetic field, creating a voltage proportional to the movement’s speed. The monitoring unit records this data to measure the strength and direction of vibrations.

Local support across the east coast

When something needs attention on site, you should not have to wait for a technician to fly in from overseas or interstate. Novecom’s field team is based on the east coast, with technicians available across NSW and Queensland for scheduled maintenance and urgent call-outs.

Our relationship does not end at installation. We monitor your systems remotely, schedule proactive site visits, and alert you to potential issues before they affect your compliance record. If something does go wrong, you have a team who already knows your site and your setup.

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Case Study

Blast vibration monitoring at a Queensland coal operation

Featured Case Study

Protecting Infrastructure and Compliance: Blast Vibration Monitoring for a Queensland Coal Project

A Queensland coal operation needed to protect nearby critical electricity transmission infrastructure from the impact of blasting while meeting increasingly stringent compliance requirements. Novecom deployed a real-time blast vibration monitoring system with a hybrid communications backhaul, enabling continuous data capture, automated reporting, and an interface site teams could operate independently.

Outcome
Real-time data and automated reporting allowed the operator to optimise blast design, reduce reliance on external specialists, and maintain continuous, defensible compliance evidence for regulators and the community.

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Custom blast monitoring solutions for every industry

Every site has unique blast vibration challenges. Here’s what variables our solutions can measure in different environments.
mining

Mining

  • Ground vibrations from blasting activities
  • Compliance with local regulatory standards
  • Vibration intensity and impact on surrounding communities
  • Risks to stability of mine shafts, tunnels and surrounding rock formations
  • Safe mining practices by tracking vibrations and adjusting blasting

Infrastructure

  • Vibrations during blasting activities for construction/demolition projects
  • Compliance with vibration limits to protect surrounding infrastructure
  • Ground movement to prevent damage to roads, buildings and utilities
  • Safety protocols in urban construction zones near blasting operations
  • Vibration impacts on surrounding structures and assessing repair needs
Renewable energy

Renewable energy

  • Blast vibration during construction of wind farms and solar fields
  • Safe blasting practices around sensitive environmental zones
  • Protecting powerlines, substations and critical energy infrastructure
  • Impact of blasting on wildlife habitats and surrounding ecosystems
  • Stability of ground during the installation of renewable energy systems

Integrated solutions

Our custom blast vibration monitoring solutions have the flexibility to integrate additional capabilities such as dust (air quality), noise, water, soil, and weather monitoring.

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Contact our team to see how our blast vibration monitoring (BVM) solution can help your team stay compliant, efficient and in control, without the additional admin headaches. No obligations, just insights.

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Common questions about blast vibration monitoring

Blast vibration monitoring measures ground vibration and airblast overpressure from blasting to demonstrate compliance with licence conditions and Australian standards.


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