Abstract Airborne electromagnetic (AEM) methods complement spaceborne remote sensing techniques. AEM surveys carried out from low flying aircraft are capable of detecting geological structures not visible on the surface. The flight height of AEM systems above the ground ranges from 30 to 120 m. Most systems generate primary EM fields by using a loop transmitter; conducting coils are used as antenna to measure the secondary magnetic field caused by conductive inhomogeneities in the ground. The frequency used in AEM surveys (100 Hz to 50 kHz) allows ground penetration in excess of 100 m. At present, two types of AEM systems are widely used: helicopter, frequency-domain, and fixed-wing, towed-bird, time-domain. The most common survey products are apparent conductivity maps. AEM methods are extensively used in prospecting for base and precious metal deposits, kimberlites, uranium, and also in geological mapping, groundwater exploration and environmental investigations.


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    Title :

    Use of airborne electromagnetic methods for resource mapping


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    1993-01-01


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    10 pages




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    Article (Journal)


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    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Use of Airborne Electromagnetic Methods for Resource Mapping

    Palacky, G. J. / Committee of Space Research | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1993



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