Production Optimisation and Environmental Protection in Ornamental Stone Quarries using Ground Penetrating Radar Techniques
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Language: English
Page range: 93 - 103
Submitted on: Jan 25, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 18, 2025
Published on: Sep 28, 2025
Published by: University of Petrosani
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