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Application of LANDSAT satellite imagery for iron ore prospecting in the western desert of EgyptThe author has identified the following significant results. The delineation of the geological units and geological structures through image interpretation, corroborated by field observations and structural analysis, led to the discovery of new iron ore deposits. A new locality for iron ore deposition, namely Gebel Qalamun, was discovered, as well as new occurrences within the already known iron ore region of Bahariya Oasis.
Document ID
19780020629
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Elshazly, E. M.
(Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Cairo, Egypt)
Abdel-Hady, M. A.
(Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Cairo, Egypt)
Elghawaby, M. A.
(Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Cairo, Egypt)
Khawasik, S. M.
(Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Cairo, Egypt)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
E78-10167
NASA-CR-157285
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intern. Symp. on Remote Sensing of Environment
Location: Michigan
Start Date: April 25, 1977
End Date: April 29, 1977
Accession Number
78N28572
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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