Prospection for economic mineralization using PRISMA satellite hyperspectral remote sensing imagery: an example from central East Greenland

The PRISMA hyperspectral imaging satellite of the Italian Space Agency records in 0.4-2.5 μm wavelength region at a spatial resolution 30 m. This study used imagery to characterize an extensive hydrothermal alteration system Kap Simpson igneous complex central East Greenland. prospection for economic mineralization area has been focus activities several mineral exploration companies. data were analyzed using Adaptive Coherence Estimator. mapped distribution minerals. identified widespread iron stained zones consisting limonite and jarosite. All these constitute targets localization molybdenum, rare earth elements, gold, silver, base metals. indicates applicability mineralization. results should also be useful evaluation geoenvironmental applications.