Targeting areas for mineral exploration—a case study from Orissa, India

LANDSAT data comprising eight scenes in the northern and central part of Orissa State, in eastern India were interpreted visually for delineation of target areas for mineral exploration, Even though this area has been mapped and studied in considerable detail LANDSAT data have been found to be very useful in redefining the tectonic structure, correlation of regional features and mapping of hitherto unmapped features. Subsequently one scene (path 152 row 047) was digitally analysed and enhanced for delineation of bauxitic lateritic plateaux and for comparison with visual interpretation.