Geoscan airborne multi-spectral scanners as exploration tools for Western Australian diamond and gold deposits

Abstract

The use of remote sensing in mineral exploration has evolved from basic photo-geology to interpretation of more sophisticated satellite and airborne multi-spectral data sets. Although the mineral mapping capabilities of Geoscan airborne multi-spectral scanners have been demonstrated for well-exposed and arid terrains, the question remains as to their effectiveness in deeply weathered regimes such as Western Australia.