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Advanced algorithms for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration using synthetic aperture radar /

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Marghany, Maged
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2022]
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • ADVANCED ALGORITHMS FOR MINERAL AND HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION USING SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR
  • ADVANCED ALGORITHMS FOR MINERAL AND HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION USING SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1
  • An introduction to minerals, rocks, and mineral deposits
  • 1.1 What is the denotation of minerals?
  • 1.2 Queries of understanding minerals
  • 1.2.1 Why are minerals in rocks important?
  • 1.2.2 How are minerals and rocks classified?
  • 1.2.3 What are the minerals found in rocks?
  • 1.2.4 How do minerals contribute to rock?
  • 1.3 What makes a mineral as mineral?
  • 1.4 Properties of minerals
  • 1.4.1 Crystal form
  • 1.4.2 Hardness
  • 1.4.3 Fracture and cleavage
  • 1.4.4 Luster
  • 1.4.5 Color
  • 1.4.6 Streak
  • 1.4.7 Density
  • 1.4.8 Tenacity
  • 1.5 How are minerals classified?
  • 1.5.1 Silicates
  • 1.5.2 Sulfides
  • 1.5.3 Carbonates
  • 1.5.4 Oxides
  • 1.5.5 Halides
  • 1.5.6 Sulfates
  • 1.5.7 Phosphates
  • 1.5.8 Native elements
  • 1.6 What is meant by ores?
  • 1.7 What are igneous rocks?
  • 1.8 How do igneous rocks form?
  • 1.9 Types of igneous rocks
  • 1.10 What are meant of sedimentary rocks?
  • 1.10.1 Common sedimentary rocks
  • 1.10.2 Clastic sedimentary rocks
  • 1.10.3 Biologic sedimentary rocks
  • 1.11 What are meant of metamorphic rocks?
  • 1.11.1 Process of metamorphism
  • 1.11.2 Foliated metamorphic rocks
  • 1.11.3 Nonfoliated metamorphic rocks
  • 1.12 Is glacier ice a type of rock?
  • 1.13 Bowen's reaction series in understanding formation of igneous rock
  • References
  • 2
  • Structural geology of mineral, oil and gas explorations
  • 2.1 What is mean by structural geology?
  • 2.2 Categorization of geological structures
  • 2.2.1 Geometry
  • 2.2.2 Geologic significance
  • 2.2.3 Timing of formation
  • 2.2.4 Deformation mechanism
  • 2.2.5 Mesoscopic cohesiveness
  • 2.2.6 Strain significance
  • 2.2.7 Rock volume deformation
  • 2.3 Folds
  • 2.3.1 Folds formation
  • 2.3.2 Anticlines and synclines
  • 2.3.3 Dipping anticlines and synclines
  • 2.3.4 Synclines
  • 2.3.5 Faults
  • 2.3.6 Reverse and thrust faults
  • 2.4 Stress and mountain building
  • 2.5 Mechanical principles in structural geology
  • 2.5.1 Stress in Earth's crust
  • 2.5.2 Stress and fault sorts
  • 2.5.3 Strain
  • 2.5.4 Ductile and Brittle Strain
  • 2.6 Shear criteria and kinematic analysis
  • 2.6.1 Helicitic inclusions in porphyroblasts
  • 2.6.2 Mica fish
  • 2.7 Ore deposits as a function of structural geology
  • 2.7.1 Ore deposits and plate tectonics
  • 2.7.1.1 Deposits at oceanic ridges (divergent plate margins)
  • 2.7.1.2 Deposits at convergent plate margins
  • 2.7.1.3 Deposits at collision boundaries
  • 2.7.1.4 Deposits in cratonic rift systems
  • 2.7.1.5 Deposits in cratonic basins
  • 2.8 Veins and hydrothermal deposits
  • 2.9 Mesothermal
  • 2.10 Epithermal
  • 2.11 Metamorphic processes
  • 2.12 Surficial processes (exogenous)
  • 2.13 Genesis of common ores
  • 2.13.1 Iron