Project Info
Mineral mapping for geothermal exploration using remote sensing
sebnem duzgun
duzgun@mines.edu
katharina pfaff
kpfaff@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Due to energy transition, there is an increased demand for green energy resources. Geothermal resource exploration involves mapping indicator minerals. This project aims at development of mineral mapping methods for geothermal sites using satellite image analysis. It includes, analysis of rock samples collected from the geothermal site in the laboratory, collecting characteristics spectra of minerals and using this information to process satellite images.
The team will work using a common data directory and will meet weekly. Data collection and analyses will be conducted in collaboration with faculty from geology and geological engineering and mining engineering. Student will work with faculty and graduate students
More Information:
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Primary Contacts:
sebnem duzgun, duzgun@mines.edu
Katharina Pfaff, kpfaff@mines.edu
Thomas Monecke, tmonecke@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
interest in remote sensing and mineralogy
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
8
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
students will learn how to process satellite images, collect and interpret mineral spectra
MENTORING PLAN
Students will make a study plan with deliverables and meet with mentors weekly and present their progress.
Preferred Student Status
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior