Development of Remote Methods for Obtaining Soil Information and Location of Construction Materials Using Gamma Ray Signatures for Project THEMIS.
Abstract
A major emphasis in recent years has been the development, calibration, and field testing of airborne gamma-ray spectrometer systems, particularly with the low levels and slow speeds attainable with helicopters. The research described in the following pages is directed toward three main end uses: terraine analysis, including the characterization of soils and rocks on the basis of their thorium, uranium, and potassium contents; trafficability; building materials, e.g. limestone with optimum clay content for cement; soil moisture; direct exploration for economic deposits of thorium and uranium; indirect mineral exploration for minerals associated with radioactive minerals, e.g. placer gold, or with potassium alteration, e.g. copper; rapid location and assessment of fission product contamination of the environment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0718519
Entities
People
- B. G. Cook
- H. C. Clark
- J. A. S. Adams
- J. S. Duval
- R. B. Clark
Organizations
- Rice University