Lineament Length and Density Analyses Based on the Segment Tracing Algorithm: A Case Study of the Gaosong Field in Gejiu Tin Mine, China
Joint Authors
Ni, Chunzhong
Zhang, Shitao
Liu, Chunxue
Yan, Yongfeng
Li, Yujian
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study used the Segment Tracing Algorithm (STA) to extract lineaments from remotely sensed images.
A computer program was then written to calculate the lineament densities and lengths.
In Gaosong field, 3,233 lineaments were extracted based on a 200 m × 200 m grid size.
The results indicate that most lineaments lengths are between 30 m and 50 m, and the number of lineaments within each cell ranges from 1 to 6.
Areas with high distributions exist on both sides of the central region.
According to the contour map of lineament length, the maximum lineament length is 380 m, and the minimum length is 30 m.
The contours mainly extend in two directions, including NE and NW trends.
This is consistent with the prominent NE and NW strike faults that prevail in the mining area.
The results are similar to those obtained in the Machishui ore block, which has become a mine production area.
High values of lineament length and density in the contour map of Gaosong field may be associated with hydrothermal tin mineralization in the study area.
The results of this study potentially provide a new approach to mineral exploration in the early stage of geological prospecting.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ni, Chunzhong& Zhang, Shitao& Liu, Chunxue& Yan, Yongfeng& Li, Yujian. 2016. Lineament Length and Density Analyses Based on the Segment Tracing Algorithm: A Case Study of the Gaosong Field in Gejiu Tin Mine, China. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112318
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ni, Chunzhong…[et al.]. Lineament Length and Density Analyses Based on the Segment Tracing Algorithm: A Case Study of the Gaosong Field in Gejiu Tin Mine, China. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112318
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ni, Chunzhong& Zhang, Shitao& Liu, Chunxue& Yan, Yongfeng& Li, Yujian. Lineament Length and Density Analyses Based on the Segment Tracing Algorithm: A Case Study of the Gaosong Field in Gejiu Tin Mine, China. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112318
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1112318