Mineral deposits classification and processes, lithological mapping, lineament analysis, spectral reflectance characteristics of rocks and minerals, hyperspectral remote sensing, alteration zone mapping, mineral deposit modeling, origin and composition of petroleum, types of petroliferous basins, satellite image interpretation of exposed structures, buried structures and basement warp. Spie 3438, imaging spectrometry iv, 16 october 1998. Laboratory spectral studies indicate that absorption band positions, depths and widths are correlated with diagnostic physicochemical mineral properties such as composition and abundance. The hyperspectral remote sensing technology has been available to the research community for more than three decades. The utilization of hyperspectral imaging for inline inspection of raw.
Download pdf hyperspectralremotesensingandapplication. Integrating hyperspectral and radiometric remote sensing, spatial topographic analysis and surface geochemistry to assist mineral exploration. Since in its first steps the hyperspectral technology was also promoted as a tool for mineral exploration. The mapping and analysis of the geology, faults and fractures of an ore deposit. Abstract improvements in optical remote sensing spectral resolution and increased data volumes necessitates the development of improved techniques for quantitative geological analysis. Remote sensing images are used for mineral exploration in two key ways.
Spectral imaging for remote sensing purposes is one of the most precise, allowing for the accurate classification and identification of minerals based upon chemical signatures obtained in the shortwaveinfrared swir region. Introduction to remote sensing in mineral exploration. May 18, 2011 in terms of mineral exploration, remote sensing is a rapidly advancing, and extremely valuable tool. Research on hyperspectral identification of altered minerals in. Pdf hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration. Pdf on may 24, 20, sobhi nasir published application of remote sensing to mineral exploration find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. How well does remote sensing aid palaeochannel identification. Integrated spectronics builds 2 more hyperspectral scanners for. Based on the results of the hyperspectral mineral mapping and the actual geological ground conditions, the results of mapping of altered minerals. Two papers on the use of hyperspectral airbornesatellite imagery in mineral exploration.
But effective use of hyperspectral images requires an understanding of the nature. Remote sensing data extensively used in all aspects of resource extraction. T he purpose of this paper is to provide a historical overview of the development of hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration in a manner which is accessible for exploration managers who may not be familiar with the state of art. Presenting the fundamentals of remote sensing at an introductory level, hyperspectral remote sensing. The exploration case histories are largely from australian test sites and describe how spectral sensing technologies have progressed from early niche creation systems, such as the field pimaii portable field mineral analyzer and airborne geoscan, hymap and oarstips operational airborne remote sensing thermal infrared profiling. In 2006 there is only one suitable source of opensource satellite hyperspectral imagery. Pdf the launch of the first spaceborne hyperspectral instrument, hyperion, in 2000 has provoked further research into its capabilities with. Hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral mapping presented by j s s vani 1 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. In terms of mineral exploration, remote sensing is a rapidly advancing, and extremely valuable tool.
In addition, a hyperspectral image processing and analysis system hipas software were also developed. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Hyperspectral imaging sensors provide unique benefits to increasing the production capacity and efficiency of key operational areas within the mining and mineral processing industries. Review article hyperspectral geological remote sensing. Spectral end members are extracted automatically from the two data sets. Integrating hyperspectral and radiometric remote sensing. This combined broadband and hyperspectral approach is feasible and advantageous for mineral exploration in remote areas where primary information is limited or unavailable. One of the applications most likely to benefit from hyperspectral remote sensing is geology and mineral exploration. Although not yet an active industry, deepsea mining is predicted to start. Hyperspectral images will find many applications in resource management, agriculture, mineral exploration, and environmental monitoring. Contents international journal of applied earth observation.
Remote sensing in geology is remote sensing used in the geological sciences as a data acquisition method complementary to field observation, because it allows mapping of geological characteristics of regions without physical contact with the areas being explored. Advances in hyperspectral remote sensing for geologic. Classical geologic mapping and mineral exploration utilize physical characteristics of rocks and soils such as mineralogy, weathering characteristics, geochemical. Satellite imagery can be successfully used for mineral reconnaissance. Pdf hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration in. May 08, 2014 hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral mapping presented by j s s vani 1 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The use of hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration. Research on hyperspectral identification of altered. Arc map is used mainly for the gis interpretation e. Hyperspectral remote sensing and geological applications. Pdf application of remote sensing to mineral exploration. With the rapid development of hightech, hyperspectral geological application technology has also made great progress 4,5.
Hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration research. Development of hyperspectral imaging for mineral exploration. Hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration in. Remote sensing in mineral exploration remote sensing and. India wrote a book on geologic remote sensing gupta, 2003. Because of space limitations, the article is confined to applications using reflected light and does not discuss radar, thermal emission, or other remote sensing systems. Advanced hyperspectral remote sensing techniques for mineral exploration overview hyperspectral remote sensing is one of the newly developed space technologies used for identification of the different earth resources using its spectral signatures mainly in the visible and infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Mineral exploration is becoming increasingly difficult, especially in obtaining. The future of hyperspectral remote sensing is promising. Hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration in pulang, yunnan province, china. A useful tool to locate gold, oil and terrorists investing news network october 2nd, 2015 in terms of mineral exploration, hyperspectral imaging is well developed. Oct 04, 2015 discover geological exploration ondemand. Methods of spectral geology utilizing airbornehyperspectral and satellite remote sensing applications for exploration and acidmine drainage.
Introduction to remote sensing and mineral exploration nasdaq. Introduction since the inception, remote sensing techniques playing valuable and signi. View hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration research papers on academia. The remote sensing and gis software used for processing and mapping the data during the analysis. Moreover, geological remote sensing has become a separate scientific subdivision that has found its application in many research problems. Each pixel element has a continuous spectrum that is used to analyze the surface and atmosphere 8. Introduction to remote sensing and mineral exploration. The use of hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral. Role for airborne hyperspectral surveys in the search for diamonds in the flinders ranges. Remote sensing is the science of acquiring, processing, and interpreting images and related data, acquired from aircraft and satellites, that record the interaction between matter and electromagnetic energy sabins, 1997, p. Radiometric correction and 3d integration of longrange. Predictions of prospectivity based on remote sensing were developed using alteration mineral indicative hyperspectral mapping and remote sensing anomaly filtering, combined with geological characteristics and anomalous mineral field verification.
It allows mineral explorers to more accurately pinpoint a resource at a reduced cost. Advances in hyperspectral remote sensing for geologic mapping and exploration fred a. Spectral analysis for geological applications youtube. As newly commissioned hyperspectral sensors provide more imagery alternatives, and newly developed image processing algorithms provide more analytical tools, hyperspectral remote sensing is positioned to become one of the core technologies for geospatial research, exploration, and. Numerous mineral exploration applications of hyperspectral remote sensing have been reported. Numerous mineral exploration applications of hyperspectral remote sensing have. Charlotte bishop from cggs npa satellite mapping presented this webinar on geological exploration combining satellite imagery, dem and spectral analysis. Instant mineral identification is done by spectral signature analysis of improved underground exploration or by drill core characterization. Remote sensing for mineral exploration sciencedirect. The application of hyperspectral remote sensing technology was originally used for geological mapping by geologists 1,2,3. Almost every remote sensing system available can be applied. Application of hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral identification. Evaluation of avirisng hyperspectral images for mineral.
Recent articles in the seg newsletter grunsky, 2003 and the publication economic geology berger et al. The launch of the first spaceborne hyperspectral instrument, hyperion, in 2000 has provoked further research into its capabilities with regard to mineral. Hyperspectral imaging responds to the increasing demand of the mining industry for better exploration tools. Current limitations to hyperspectral safeguards remote sensing hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral exploration is approaching maturity, but the application of the technology to safeguards is relatively new. Research on hyperspectral identification of altered minerals. Hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration in pulang. Hyperspectral remote sensing, also known as imaging spectroscopy, is a relatively new technology that is currently being investigated by researchers and scientists with regard to the detection and identification of minerals, terrestial vegetation, and manmade materials and backgrounds. The launch of the first spaceborne hyperspectral instrument, hyperion, in 2000 has provoked further research into its capabilities with regard to mineral exploration. Geological mapping for mineral exploration using aster data. Mineral exploration and geological mapping through conventional geological techniques are tedious, expensive and timeconsuming. Remote sensing applications to mineral exploration remote sensing as a supplement to field lithologic and structural mapping, has played an important role in the study of mineralized areas, since aerial photography became available in early 1950s. The mining and mineral exploration industry continually seeks new technologies.
Hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral exploration. Australia is organizing support for a satellite that will include a hyperspectral scanner in the instrument package. Hyperspectral remote sensing is one the technologies that can help with reliable detection and identification. Advances in hyperspectral remote sensing for geologic mapping. Hyperspectral imager his nasa, launched in 1997, and failed soon after. Laboratory and imaging spectroscopy of tourmaline group minerals a tool for mineral exploration.
Jul 02, 2015 hyperspectral remote sensing for oil exploration. Presentation focuses on representative examples of the application of remote sensing systems to the three main stages of the mineral resource development cycle. However, to understand what remote sensing technology can and cannot do in an exploration context it is important first to examine the implications of spatial. Geological remote sensing, as a kind of foundation work in geological survey, plays an important role in mineral prospection and exploration. Pdf the use of hyperspectral remote sensing for mineral. Charlotte bishop from cggs npa satellite mapping presented this webinar on geological exploration combining. Remote sensing has proven a valuable aid in exploring for mineral resources. This study was conducted to prove the capability of avirisng hyperspectral remote sensing data to identify zones of pro. The worldwide availability of hyperspectral images could be a major advance in mineral exploration. With the aid of hyperspectral remote sensing, an extensive range of minerals can. Principles and applications explores all major aspects of hyperspectral image acquisition, exploitation, interpretation, and. Regional geological mapping and mineral exploration are among the main applications that will benefit from hyperspectral technology. Advanced hyperspectral remote sensing techniques for. The full sets of end members are used in a constrained linear unmixing of the respective hyperspectral image cubes.
Mineral mapping exploration using hyperspectral aviris. Most current analytical techniques are incapable of providing comprehensive quantitative analysis of hyperspectral geological remote sensing data. Hyperspectral remote sensing, imaging spectrometer, image processing. Application of hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral. Mnf was applied on sentinel the data used in this study is based mainly on sentinel2 imagery. Economic geologyan invited commentary on journal papers reprint from seg newsletter, no. Remote sensing in mineral exploration reprint from seg newsletter, no. Advanced hyperspectral remote sensing techniques for mineral. Aries1, australia 64 bands feasibility phase, due to be launched in 2000. Request pdf application of hyperspectral remote sensing in mineral identification.