Using Airborne Hyperspectral Data for Environmental Applications in Anglo American plc

IA-4 USING AIRBORNE HYPERSPECTRAL DATA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS IN ANGLO AMERICAN plc M.F.F. FERRAZ A.J. FRANZSEN and H. VAN DEN BERG Environmental Section Geophysical Services Department Exploration and Acquisitions Division Anglo American plc PO Box 61587 Marshalltown2107 South Africa Abstract 1 The Geophysical Services Department’s (GSD) mandate within Exploration and Acquisitions Division of Anglo American plc has broadened to include some diversification of their remote sensing and geophysical capabilities into the environmental field. The GSD is increasingly involved in optimising existing exploration methodologies by enhancing image processing interpretation and integration activities for environmental applications. This is being implemented through integrated