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Using Tellus electromagnetic and geochemical datasets to improve soil mapping in Ireland

Using Tellus electromagnetic and geochemical datasets to improve soil mapping in Ireland

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​This research has been carried under the Geological Survey Ireland 2015 Short Call. This call provided funding for researchers in academia or industry on the island of Ireland for projects of less than 12 months duration and less than €25,000. 

Disclaimer:  The views expressed in this report are those of the author(s) and not of Geological Survey Ireland or the Department of Climate Action, Communications and Environment.

Lead Applicant: Dr Mark Holdstock

Host: Aurum Exploration

Project Title: Using Tellus electromagnetic and geochemical datasets to improve soil mapping in Ireland

Project Description: The aim of this work is to classify Irish soil types based on their geochemical and geophysical characteristics. Working with GSI staff, our research will directly compare output from the airborne geophysical and ground geochemical components of the recent Tellus Border and Tellus North Midlands surveys with published geological information.

Report

Ábhar:
Sláinte Comhshaoil, Geolaíocht
Clár:
Tellus, Mianraí
Catagóir:
Taighde
Cineál:
2015 Short Call, Tuairiscí, Online Publication