Matthieu Tshanga M, Lindani Ncube, Elna van Niekerk
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Abstract
This review article examines the critical role of remote sensing techniques in analysing land cover and its implications for copper deposit exploration. The study aims to provide a comprehensive review of current research and technical advancements in using remote sensing to characterise land cover in copper-rich areas. It draws attention to the complex relationships that exist between subsurface copper mineralisation, surface vegetation, and soil types by combining case studies and modern literature. Integrating satellite imagery, geospatial data, and advanced analytical methods, this review demonstrates how remote sensing can effectively identify and map areas with high potential for copper deposits. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with remote sensing applications in geological studies and offers insights into future research directions to enhance mineral exploration and environmental management practices.
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The Earth Science Informatics [ESIN] journal aims at rapid publication of high-quality, current, cutting-edge, and provocative scientific work in the area of Earth Science Informatics as it relates to Earth systems science and space science. This includes articles on the application of formal and computational methods, computational Earth science, spatial and temporal analyses, and all aspects of computer applications to the acquisition, storage, processing, interchange, and visualization of data and information about the materials, properties, processes, features, and phenomena that occur at all scales and locations in the Earth system’s five components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, cryosphere) and in space (see "About this journal" for more detail). The quarterly journal publishes research, methodology, and software articles, as well as editorials, comments, and book and software reviews. Review articles of relevant findings, topics, and methodologies are also considered.