Results

Research outcomes, publications and demonstrators

PROJECT PHASES

Our path to the goal

PHASE 1

2026

Requirements analysis, sensor concept, build-up of the data platform.

Status: In progress

PHASE 2

2027

Algorithm development, system integration, field tests.

Status: Planned

PHASE 3

2028

Demonstration in three use cases, validation, exploitation.

Status: Planned

PUBLICATIONS

Scientific publications

Publications from predecessor projects (TUBAF)

Quantitative analysis of different SLAM algorithms for geo-monitoring in an underground test field

Li, J., Benndorf, J. & Trybała, P. (2025) · Int J Coal Sci Technol 12, 7

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-025-00745-w

Li, J., Benndorf, J., Köhler, C. et al. (2026) · PFG, 94, 81–95

https://doi.org/10.1007/s41064-025-00361-y

John, A. (2024) · Markscheidewesen, Vol. 131, 1: 34–47

https://e-docs.geo-leo.de/handle/11858/11891

Benndorf, J. (2023) · Talk at the Digitale Welten conference, 24 January 2023, Dresden

Benndorf, J. (2022) · In: Yearbook of Sustainable Smart Mining and Energy 2021, Springer, Cham

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84315-1_10

Prior, Á., Benndorf, J., & Mueller, U. (2021) · Mathematical Geosciences, 53(4), 757–779

Benndorf, J. (2020) · Springer Nature

Buttgereit, D., Benndorf, J. (2019) · 20th Geokinematischer Tag, Freiberg · ISBN 978-3-938390-23-8

Further publications from the PLING project will be added here over the course of the project (2026–2028).

DEMONSTRATORS

Validated use cases

The PLING platform is being validated at three industrial mining sites in Germany:

Use Case 1

More information coming soon

More information coming soon

More information coming soon

Validation results and demonstration data will be documented here from 2027 onwards as part of WP 7 (Demonstration of the Overall System).

DOWNLOADS

Documents and materials

Downloads will be made available here as soon as materials are released.