Spatial information is needed in all phases of the mining life cycle. Main issues are the economical prospection and exploration of deposits
as well as environmentally friendly and safe mining activities from mine planning through mine development and mineral extraction to closure and reclamation.
In this workshop, a current R&D project is presented, which is supported by funds from the EU and the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Within the project,
innovative multi sensorial analytical methods as well as geographic information technologies are being developed. In particular high resolution hyperspectral and
multispectral data as well as radar data will be tested in combination with innovative in-situ measurements, e.g. latest geophysical exploration methods,
ground-based radar and geo information technologies. All used methods will be bundled as cross-technology geo services and will be optimized towards the real
requirements from industry within pilot studies in selected mining areas in Germany and abroad. Final target is strengthening the support to all processes in
prospection, exploration and monitoring for environmental protection and operational safety in mining.
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