Geologic Remote Sensing

Remote sensing of CO2 leakage from geologic sequestration projects

Monitoring for leak hazards is an important consideration in the deployment of carbon dioxide geologic sequestration. Failure to detect and correct leaks may invalidate any potential emissions benefits intended by such projects. Presented is a review of remote sensing methods primed to serve a central role in any monitoring program due to their minimally invasive nature and potential for large ...

Remote Sensing of Geologic Materials at Man-made Craters

Introduction: Craters made by nuclear detonations at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) provide unique test beds for cratering processes and remote detection of the geologic materials present [1,2,3,4]. Here we present results of a remote sensing study that detected an unusual infrared spectral signature at Schooner crater. The signature matches an unusually fine tectosilicate. The deposits are present...

Satellite Remote Sensing for Geologic Carbon Sequestration Field Monitoring

Carbon dioxide is one of the major greenhouse gases generated by human activities which, by virtue of its impact on global climate through “Greenhouse Warming”, are implicated in extreme environmental impacts such as more prevalent and more intense storms, bushfires, floods, droughts and heat waves. In order to constrain the growth of atmospheric CO2, Geologic Carbon Sequestration (GCS) has bee...

Multi- and hyperspectral geologic remote sensing: A review

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Geologic Carbon Sequestration Field Monitoring

In order to constrain the growth of atmospheric CO2, Geologic Carbon Sequestration (GCS) has been proposed as one “clean coal” technology for mitigating the more extreme impacts of global warming. An important issue to ensure the successful storage of carbon dioxide in geologic sequestration sites is the ability to monitor these sites for possible leakage. More understanding of CO2 storage proc...