Reflectance Spectroscopy in Geology and Soil Sciences: Literature Review

Abstract This article presents a literature review of studies utilising reflectance spectroscopy in geological research. We describe variety available spectral libraries together with providing examples diagrams, and explain the basic ranges. Geologists can use different methods data collection, for example, sensors mounted on satellites, airborne [including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms] or portable spectroradiometers, ways processing. Most mapping based is performed Arctic region, where vegetation does not obscure images. However, mineral mapping, hot spring deposits, rock/soil weathering alterations are also lower latitudes. The development, combination unification all acquisition open up new possibilities applications soil studies.