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Remote sensing exploration for metallic mineral resources in central Baja CaliforniaRemote sensor data (primarily LANDSAT) was analyzed by photogeologic and computer-assisted enhancement techniques to evaluate the metallic mineral potential of Baja California. Overlays were prepared at 1:1,000,000 and 1:500,000 and included known geologic relationships and mineral occurrences, lineament, drainage and structural patterns, tonal anomalies, and enhancement results. Computer-assisted enhancement and classification of the test sites was performed using the IMAGE 100 system to identify subtle tonal anomalies thought related to mineralization using known sites as analysis guides. Mineral potential maps of Baja California were generated from these analyses and the ten highest priority targets visited. Preliminary assay results (atomic absorption analysis) for the samples recovered showed moderate to high geochemical anomalies for Copper (10 of 12 samples), Zinc (3 of 12 samples) and Lead (4 of 12 samples).
Document ID
19780006574
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Baker, R. N.
(General Electric Co. Beltsville, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: ERIM Proc. of the 11th Intern. Symp. on Remote Sensing of Environment, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
78N14517
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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