Operational Positioning
Positioning for Operations, Not Navigation.
Positioning for Operations, Not Navigation
Most positioning technologies are designed for general navigation.
However, in mining, positioning is a foundation for operational decisions, not just location pointing.
Even small position errors can impact safety, efficiency, and decision accuracy.
ORDO treats positioning as a contextual element, not just coordinates.
Positioning Principles in ORDO
Location consistency within work area context
Relevance of position to operational activity
Integration of position with safety and hauling
ORDO does not rely on a single position source, but builds an operationally meaningful understanding of position.
What ORDO Avoids
ORDO does not:
Pursue precision for number claims
Use public maps as the main source of operational truth
Ignore field environment limitations
Precision is only valuable if it can be used responsibly.
“Positioning in ORDO is a common language between systems, not just a dot on a map.”