Application of remote sensing for gold exploration in Egypt

In this study, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) images were used to map the lithology, the alteration zones related to gold mineralization and the structural patterns at the Fawakhir area, Central Eastern Desert of Egypt. Integration of band rationing and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to clearly determine the lithological units of the study area.Field visits and laboratory microscopic examination of thin and polished sections were used for validation process.

About the author

Hassan Mohy is Remote Sensing Team Leader at Egyptian Academy for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences.

Product details

• Authors: Islam Abou El-Magd, Fawzy F. Basta, Fawz F Basta, Fawzy F Basta, Fawzy F. Basta, Hassa Mohy, Hassan Mohy
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783659881428
• ISBN: 978-3-659-88142-8
• No. of pages: 124
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 181 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology