APPLICATION AREA GEOGRAPHIC ZONE (EXAMPLE) CLIMATIC ZONE Geological mapping Central African Republic Sub-tropical
ECONOMIC VALUE
A national master plan is being prepared with the financial
support of the World Bank. Geological maps are to be made at a
scale of 1:200,000 and 1:1,000,000. ERS-SAR data could be used
to save financial resources. As mineral resources are a major
source of income for Central African countries, their detection
is of a great economic value.
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE
Geological and geomorphological information are important
data sources for impact studies and environmental protection
plans.
POLITICAL VALUE
Very high political value, as many countries depend on
mineral exploitation and exports.
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
The investigations depend on the availability of ERS-SAR data
over the selected region, which can almost be guaranteed today,
and on the availability of maps (geological) in order to validate
results obtained.
RELIABLE PROCESSING METHODS
Visual interpretation is the most adequate method. Lineaments
and other features are difficult to detect with other methods.
REMARKS
Method to be applied to all countries in Central Africa.
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