Application of Landsat imagery to metallic mineral exploration in UtahStandard interpretive techniques were used to study the mosaic of two Landsat images of north central Utah including several major mining districts. Correlation of major Landsat-identified lineaments with the major metallic mining districts suggests that the Landsat-identified lineaments are fractures and that their distribution may be a valuable guide for identifying other mineralized areas. The imagery provides a more complete understanding of the geological information for identifying major tectonic and structural trends in the area. Several of the major mines are located on or closely adjacent to the intersections of at least two major lineaments. Landsat data should therefore be used to complement current mineral exploration programs.
Document ID
19760055549
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Anderson, A. T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Resources Branch, Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Smith, A. F. (General Electric Co., Space Systems Div., Beltsville Md., United States)