Integrated structural analysis for geothermal exploration: A new protocol combining remote sensing and aeromagnetic...

Area of Science:

• Earth Science
• Geophysics
• Sustainable Energy

Background:

• Geothermal energy is a vital clean energy source, but efficient exploration is challenging.
• Identifying structural lineaments is crucial for understanding geothermal reservoirs.
• Current methods require complex analysis, limiting accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel, integrated protocol for geothermal exploration.
• To enhance the identification and analysis of structural lineaments in geothermal fields.
• To improve the assessment of geothermal potential by linking structures to permeability.

Main Methods:

• Integration of remote sensing data with airborne magnetic geophysical surveys.
• Analysis of structural lineament density, orientation, and permeable zones.
• Combined structural analysis to assess geothermal potential.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated relationships between structural lineaments and high-permeability areas.
• Enhanced identification of potential geothermal sites.
• Improved understanding of geological factors influencing geothermal reservoirs.

Conclusions:

• The integrated approach advances geothermal exploration and sustainable energy efforts.
• The protocol is versatile for predicting other geological processes.
• The method is accessible to researchers without programming skills and shows high predictive performance.