Distribution Law of the Temperature Inversion Layer in a Deep Open-Pit Mine

[Image: see text] Using the methods of field experiment, numerical simulation, and theoretical analysis, a deep concave open-pit mine (DCOM) geometric model is established. Ansys Fluent software is used to simulate the change in the temperature field at night in the DCOM over time and analyze the probability of the spatial distribution of the temperature inversion layer. The results show that the location inside the stope close to the southwest edge is more likely to present temperature inversion, and the location close to the northeast edge is the least likely to have temperature inversion, and the height range where temperature inversion is likely to occur is 100–0 m. The simulated results reveal a greater probability of temperature inversion at the closed circle (+80 m), which is consistent with that obtained by field observation. Through multiple nonlinear regression analysis, a prediction model of the spatial distribution probability of the temperature inversion layer is established, which provides a theoretical basis for the prediction and control of atmospheric pollution in the DCOMs.