Abstract
Lineaments, which are defined as mappable linear surface features, have important and undeniable effect on hydrocarbon properties and its immigration. Generally, lineaments detection and interpretation were made from field mapping and aerial photographs. Compared with remote sensing methods all of these classical methods are time consuming and costly processes. Recently, satellite images and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) beside geological knowledge have been recognized as a powerful tool for lineaments detection. In this case study, digital lineament map of Bangestan structure, South-West of Iran, were prepared as a shapefile with acceptable accuracy within reasonable time by using LANDSAT ETM+ data, DEMs and remote sensing techniques. Digital format of lineament allowed users to access to all lineaments’ attributes such as length, direction, orientation and their density in each moment and make better decision in geological interpretations
Writer
Foroogh Beik
Foroogh Beik
Remote Sensing Specialist Surface Geology Department, Exploration Directorate, National Iranian Oil Company