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The article presents the results of geomechanical studies to assess the rock-bump hazard of the rock mass in the deposits (Kukisvumchorrskoe and Apatite Circus) of the Kola Peninsula using a special set of technical means, including the automated seismoacoustic system for monitoring rock pressure, “Prognoz-ADS”, and the local geoacoustic device “Prognoz-L”, developed at The Institute of Mining of the FEB RAS. Based on the measurement and analysis of parameters of seismoacoustic events reflecting geomechanical processes in the developed mountain range, we constructed maps of seismoacoustic activity and volumetric mining and geological models of mines. Using these tools, it becomes possible to assess the rock-bump hazard in these deposits and identify hotspots for emerging dangerous geodynamic events at an early stage, which allows us to take the necessary security measures to prevent them in advance.

Introduction. The article considers the problems of the present-day algorithm of acoustic emission events location in Prognoz-ADS geomechanical monitoring system. The ways of solving the flaws in the applied algorithm have been proposed with the account of the specified requirements. Research aim is to propose certain solutions aimed at achieving higher accuracy of seismoacoustic events coordinates calculation; to solve the flat antenna problem and get the opportunity of assessing the efficiency of separate observing network elements; develop the structure of a new location algorithm and calculate its preliminary complexity. Methodology. It is proposed to correct the problems of the existing algorithm by constructing the velocity map of the controlled object and assessing the efficiency of seismoacoustic receivers and data on the observing network sensitivity in various sections of the rock mass. Results. The article provides logical structure of the developed algorithm with complexity O(n). It is proposed to solve the flat antenna problem by using data on seismic receivers complex sensitivity. Certain media of collecting information on the observing network state and signal propagation velocities at the controlled object have been introduced. Summary. The designed algorithm provides for multiple parameters variation, many of them are not taken into account in the existing location method of Prognoz-ADS system. The indicated characteristics selection and the efficient use of the calculating tool’s hardware resources will make it possible to obtain a more accurate and universal location algorithm.