The use of thermal imagery in groundwater studies (2000)

K.L. Morton*, A.J. Franszen**
*KLM Consulting Services, Lanseria, South Africa
**Anglo American Technical Services, Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract
Airborne thermal imagery and its use in ground water location is not a new technique, however recent developments in Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology means that the ground water signatures on the image can be accurately pin pointed in the field. The low cost and simple technology makes it very at- tractive to development programs.
Recent surveys in Southern Africa have been used to determine the position of dolomite aquifers, polluted ground water, seepage from slimes dams, geological structures, abandoned mines, underground fires and kimberlites. Examples of different applications are given in the text and as a projected presentation.

Morton, K.L. & Franszen, A. (2000) ‘The use of thermal imagery in groundwater studies’, International Association of Hydrogeologists XXX Congress, Cape Town.