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Field measurements of irradiation: first use in Italian geology

Abstract

General considerations in the field of remote sensing are discussed, particularly geological applications of infrared measurements. The theory of electromagnetic radiation as described by Planck's law is briefly reviewed. IR scanning and radiometry are the most commonly used techniques. Scanning provides photographic images of the spatial distribution of surface radiation. This technique was first used in Italy to obtain radiation data at Solfatara di Pozznoli. The primary causes of error in the technique are variable atmospheric transmissivity, angular inclination, and variable emission. Problems involved in calibration are discussed. The data derived from surveys of volcanic regions are presented in tables and the thermal images and maps are provided. This technique is useful in surveying volcanoes and for the detection of high temperature geothermal resources.
Publication Date:
Jan 01, 1972
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
NP-22879
Reference Number:
ERA-03-039887; EDB-78-078606
Subject:
15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; ITALY; INFRARED SURVEYS; SOLFATARAS; VOLCANIC REGIONS; DATA ANALYSIS; GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION; MAPS; RADIOMETRIC SURVEYS; REMOTE SENSING; AERIAL PROSPECTING; EUROPE; EXPLORATION; FUMAROLES; GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY; GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS; PROSPECTING; RADIOACTIVITY LOGGING; SPECTROSCOPY; WELL LOGGING; X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY; 150301* - Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys
OSTI ID:
8167466
Research Organizations:
Istituto Universitario Navale, Naples (Italy). Istituto di Meteorologia e Oceanografia
Country of Origin:
Italy
Language:
Italian
Availability:
Dep. NTIS (US Sales Only), PC A02/MF A01.
Submitting Site:
FIRL
Size:
Pages: 17
Announcement Date:
Jul 01, 1978

Citation Formats

Cassinis, R, Lechi, G M, and Tonelli, A M. Field measurements of irradiation: first use in Italian geology. Italy: N. p., 1972. Web.
Cassinis, R, Lechi, G M, & Tonelli, A M. Field measurements of irradiation: first use in Italian geology. Italy.
Cassinis, R, Lechi, G M, and Tonelli, A M. 1972. "Field measurements of irradiation: first use in Italian geology." Italy.
@misc{etde_8167466,
title = {Field measurements of irradiation: first use in Italian geology}
author = {Cassinis, R, Lechi, G M, and Tonelli, A M}
abstractNote = {General considerations in the field of remote sensing are discussed, particularly geological applications of infrared measurements. The theory of electromagnetic radiation as described by Planck's law is briefly reviewed. IR scanning and radiometry are the most commonly used techniques. Scanning provides photographic images of the spatial distribution of surface radiation. This technique was first used in Italy to obtain radiation data at Solfatara di Pozznoli. The primary causes of error in the technique are variable atmospheric transmissivity, angular inclination, and variable emission. Problems involved in calibration are discussed. The data derived from surveys of volcanic regions are presented in tables and the thermal images and maps are provided. This technique is useful in surveying volcanoes and for the detection of high temperature geothermal resources.}
place = {Italy}
year = {1972}
month = {Jan}
}