Seasat-satellite investigation of the structure of western Nebraska and its application to the evaluation of geothermal resources

Technical Report · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5349358· OSTI ID:5349358

Stix, J

Seasat synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery was used to interpret the structural framework and, indirectly, the geothermal potential of an area in western Nebraska. Lineaments were mapped from the imagery and then compared to known structure. It was found that Seasat does record surface manifestations of subtle basement structures, particularly faults and joints. Furthermore, two areas with hot dry rock geothermal potential were delineated using Seasat and other data. It is stressed that more subsurface geology and geophysical data are needed before a final evaluation of the geothermal potential can be made. Seasat imagery is a useful reconnaissance exploration tool in the interpretation of regional structure within areas of little topographic relief.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5349358
• Report Number(s): LA-9275-HDR; ON: DE82014128
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
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DATA ANALYSIS
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GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
GEOTHERMOMETRY
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RESOURCE POTENTIAL
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SATELLITES
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