Application of Magnetometer-Equipped Drone for Mineral Exploration in Mining Operations
This study investigates the geological composition and material distribution within the Lavrion repository located in Greece through an aerial magnetometry survey using a novel aerial drone, CERBERUS, coupled with advanced data processing techniques. The deployment of drone-based magnetometry provid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Drones |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/1/24 |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the geological composition and material distribution within the Lavrion repository located in Greece through an aerial magnetometry survey using a novel aerial drone, CERBERUS, coupled with advanced data processing techniques. The deployment of drone-based magnetometry provided a high-resolution, non-invasive approach to capturing magnetic field data over complex and potentially hazardous terrain (soils highly contaminated), facilitating the rapid and precise mapping of the study area. As a final result, a 3D magnetic susceptibility model was developed, representing a detailed view of the magnetic susceptibility variations within the repository. This model enabled the comprehensive visualization of high-susceptibility zones associated with ferromagnetic materials and low-susceptibility zones correlating with diamagnetic materials like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc. The combined methodologies underscore the effectiveness of drone-based aerial magnetometry in geophysical studies, highlighting its potential for mining exploration and waste management. This study demonstrates that the integration of drone technology with magnetic data processing offers a powerful tool for analysing subsurface structures in a safe, efficient, and non-invasive manner. |
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| ISSN: | 2504-446X |