Integrated analysis of remote sensing and geological anomalies in ore deposit prediction: A case study of the Lanping basin

Abstract: The position of the remote sensing technique in ore deposit prediction has become more stable because its unique spatial and spectral characteristics. It can predict favorable areas for occurrence of ore deposits from the macroscopic angle and multiple aspects. As a new geological theory, geological anomalies can make scores of various favorable ore-forming geological conditions by means of the quantitative statistical analysis. The geological anomaly field is an integrated anomaly field and an integrated reflection of various ore-forming geological factors. The integrated evaluation of geological anomalies lays more emphasis on the microscopic and local analysis. On the basis of the advantages and limitations of the remote sensing technique and geological anomaly theory themselves, the authors combine remote sensing with geological anomalies to make an integrated evaluation of ore-forming favorable areas in the Lanping basin.