Geological Remote Sensing for Mining & Exploration

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This course covers the basics of reflectance spectroscopy and the use of multi and hyperspectral remote sensing, with hands-on exercises and case studies to showcase their practical applications in identifying hydrothermal alterations and mineral deposits.

Gain knowledge on the latest sensors and software for remote sensing projects and explore opportunities to integrate this technology in the exploration and mining value chain, boosting your career and knowledge in the field of geology and mining.

After successful payment, you will receive 60 days access to the course (including a 60-day licence for the software).

Learning outcomes

After this course, you will be able to:

Unit 1: Apply the concepts of reflectance spectroscopy to rocks and minerals.
Unit 2-4: Interpret multi- and hyperspectral, proximal and remote sensing data to identify mineralogical information from rocks, rock faces, outcrops and land surfaces.
Unit 1-4: Evaluate the advantages and limitations of the use of geological remote sensing for the mineral exploration and mining industries.

Course content

Data Sharing & Licensing Information (GDPR)

For the purposes of software licensing, access management, and regulatory compliance, certain personal data (such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, and country of residence) will be shared with NV5, the provider of the ENVI software.

This data will be:

shared only where necessary for the purposes described above,
processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), and
handled in line with NV5’s data protection and information security policies.

By enrolling, you consent to this data sharing for the stated purposes.

Export Control & Regulatory Compliance

Geoversity is required to ensure compliance with applicable export control, regulatory compliance and institutional policies in connection with the use of licensed software.

Enrollment may be restricted for certain individuals due to applicable regulatory or geographic access requirements. In particular, access may not be available to students located in, or ordinarily resident in, certain countries or regions.

If a restriction is identified, the registration will be canceled and any fees paid will be fully refunded.

By enrolling, you acknowledge and accept these conditions.