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Minerals Exploration: The Use of Remotely-Sensed Data

Synopsis
Shows geologists undertaking a minerals survey in South Dakota. Examples of remotely-sensed images are shown including satellite pictures and photographs taken by a low-flying aircraft. There are sequences showing the Eros Data Center archive and image handling at the US Geological Survey in Sioux Falls. Highlights the importance of field survey used in conjunction with remotely-sensed image analysis.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 27 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1982
Availability
Hire
Uses
6th-form students of geology; basic introduction to undergraduate remote-sensing courses.*
Subjects
Geology
Keywords
mineral deposits; remote sensing by satellite

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

American Society of Photogrammetry

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

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Notes
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