Rock Classification Using Multivariate Analysis of Measurement While Drilling Data: Towards a Better Sampling Strategy

Measurement while drilling (MWD) data are gathered during drilling operations and can provide information about the strength of the rock penetrated by the boreholes. In this paper MWD data from a marble open-pit operation in northern Norway are studied. The rock types are represented by discrete cla...

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Main Authors: Veena S. Vezhapparambu, Jo Eidsvik, Steinar L. Ellefmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/9/384