Challenge ID: |
HCP-2201 |
Originator: |
Onshore: Hatfield |
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Title: |
Identify geological structure through landform. |
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Theme: |
ON 2.2: Surface Geology Mapping - Structural interpretation |
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Consortium Lead: |
Arup |
Interviewed Company: |
Arup |
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Geography: |
ON.REG.00 - Generic onshore |
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Challenge Description |
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What is not possible / not adequately addressed at present? |
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Information is required to inform structural geological mapping of strata (dip-strike, fold structures). In arid regions, evaluation is more straightforward. In vegetated and tropical areas it is more challenging to acquire accurate classification data.
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What effect does this challenge have on operations? |
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In arid regions the evaluation is straightforward. In vegetated and tropical areas, the vegetation means that the underlying surface cannot be observed, which can affect the accuracy of classification. |
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Thematic information requirements: |
Topographic information Lithology, structural geology, surficial geology Land Cover |
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What do you currently do to address this challenge? How is this challenge conventionally addressed? |
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Field mapping. Multispectral image analysis. LiDAR can be used In vegetated areas to identify landform and structural geology below the vegetation canopy. A spectral library of vegetation type (and seasonal variation) can be mapped with known soil-rock associations. |
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What kind of solutions do you envisage could address this challenge? |
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Radar-derived DEM High resolution stereo optical DEM Multispectral and hyperspectral images |
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What is your view on the capability of technology to meet this need? Are you currently using EO tech? If not, why not? |
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Satellite imagery is already well suited, but new technologies coming on stream with increased spatial and spectral resolution (e.g. EnMAP) and new processing techniques will be of benefit. |
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Challenge Classification |
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Impact on Lifecycle (0=none, 4=high): |
Climate / Topography / Urgency: |
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Pre-license: |
1 |
Climate class: |
Generic climate |
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Exploration: |
3 |
Topographic class: |
Not specific |
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Development: |
2 |
Seasonal variations: |
Any season |
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Production: |
1 |
Impact area: |
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Decommissioning: |
0 |
Technology urgency: |
3 - Immediately (0-2 years) |
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Challenge Information Requirements |
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Update frequency: |
Snapshot |
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Data currently used: |
Air photo interpretation, DEM analysis (ASTER, SRTM, High res optical DEM), LiDAR, multispectral images |
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Spatial resolution: |
Regional to License |
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Thematic accuracy: |
Not specific |
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Required formats: |
Not Specific |
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Timeliness (Vintage): |
Reference data |
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Geographic extents: |
Regional to License |
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Existing standards: |
None |
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