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The Remote Sensing Project supports the basic research, development, and application of new and existing remotely sensed data. The project is multi-disciplinary and encompasses theoretical, laboratory and field studies using satellite thermal infrared, imaging spectroscopy, satellite thematic mapper and related geological, geochemical, and mineralogical data. The utility and applicability of the concepts and products of the Project necessitates multiple Tasks to meet the science objectives. Each Task was designed to be implemented independently, but address scientific objectives that are inter-related. Task 1 focuses on integrating laboratory studies of minerals with remotely sensed data to demonstrate the power of integrating remote sensing data with mineralogy and stable isotope geochemistry to derive information on the conditions of ore genesis. Tasks 2, 3, and 4, examine data previously collected by other agencies for non-MRP objectives. Specific sites related to uranium/molybdenum deposits, acid sulphate systems, and Cu-porphyry systems are being investigated. Task 5 addresses fundamental needs and serves as a conduit of information between Project Tasks and related topical studies. This Task ensures data compatibility; provides and maintains common facilities and hardware for data acquisition, analysis and interpretation; develops and manages spectral analysis software and data libraries; provides framework for investigations which are in early stages of development and testing and consequently are not suitable for blanket application. Two new Tasks (6 and 7) were added to include investigations using remotely sensed data obtained by a recently lauched satellite and development of an understanding of mineral chemistry and reaction mechanisms between organic substances and clay minerals.
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Project chief:
| Trude King | Box 25046 MS 964 DFC Denver, CO 80225 |
303-236-1373 | tking@usgs.gov |
U.S. Department of the Interior || U.S. Geological Survey
