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Aerial Drone Survey and Geological Interpretation for Exploration and Reserve Estimation of Quartz Mineral in the Vicinity of Village Jawad, Tehsil Mavli, District Udaipur – A Comprehensive Study on Land use and Geological Mapping


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1 Ph.D. Research Scholar, College of Technology & Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur., India
2 Professor & Head, Department of Mining Engineering, College of Technology & Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, India

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This technical research explores the application of drones for geological and land use mapping, focusing on the exploration and reserve estimation of quartz minerals in the vicinity of Village Jawad, Tehsil Mavli, District Udaipur. Drones offer unparalleled capabilities in terms of resolution and spatial coverage, enabling the acquisition of high-resolution imagery capable of discerning individual rocks. By utilizing multiple ground-control points, the drones achieve a high level of georeferenced accuracy for the produced Orthomosaic product. Integration of field observations with drone data enables rapid and precise documentation of exposed outcrops. The resulting products provide exploration experts with an expanded and comprehensive perspective, facilitating the verification and validation of data collected through conventional field surveys. The drone mapping survey covered an area along the quartz ridge near Village Jawad, Tehsil Mavli, District Udaipur, encompassing 101.528 hectares. The primary objectives of the survey were to determine the extension of quartz mineral occurrences, assess the surrounding area, and delineate and differentiate between government and private land use. The drone mapping operation followed an east-west flight path, while ground control points were established with the assistance of rovers equipped with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) technology. The findings of the drone mapping and geological interpretation contribute valuable insights for understanding the distribution and characteristics of quartz mineral deposits, as well as the land use patterns in the study area.

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Drone survey, geological interpretation for exploration, Reserve estimation, Quartz mineral, mapping, Comprehensive.
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Authors

Hitanshu Kaushal
Ph.D. Research Scholar, College of Technology & Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur., India
Anupam Bhatnagar
Professor & Head, Department of Mining Engineering, College of Technology & Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, India

Abstract


This technical research explores the application of drones for geological and land use mapping, focusing on the exploration and reserve estimation of quartz minerals in the vicinity of Village Jawad, Tehsil Mavli, District Udaipur. Drones offer unparalleled capabilities in terms of resolution and spatial coverage, enabling the acquisition of high-resolution imagery capable of discerning individual rocks. By utilizing multiple ground-control points, the drones achieve a high level of georeferenced accuracy for the produced Orthomosaic product. Integration of field observations with drone data enables rapid and precise documentation of exposed outcrops. The resulting products provide exploration experts with an expanded and comprehensive perspective, facilitating the verification and validation of data collected through conventional field surveys. The drone mapping survey covered an area along the quartz ridge near Village Jawad, Tehsil Mavli, District Udaipur, encompassing 101.528 hectares. The primary objectives of the survey were to determine the extension of quartz mineral occurrences, assess the surrounding area, and delineate and differentiate between government and private land use. The drone mapping operation followed an east-west flight path, while ground control points were established with the assistance of rovers equipped with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) technology. The findings of the drone mapping and geological interpretation contribute valuable insights for understanding the distribution and characteristics of quartz mineral deposits, as well as the land use patterns in the study area.

Keywords


Drone survey, geological interpretation for exploration, Reserve estimation, Quartz mineral, mapping, Comprehensive.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf%2F2023%2F34487