This course provides a holistic understanding of the technologies and
methodologies used in raw materials exploration, encompassing image
analysis, geophysics, geostatistics, simulations, and uncertainty
evaluation. Students can expect to gain practical skills applicable to
real-world exploration challenges.
Image Analysis:
- Overview of techniques for analyzing images related to raw materials exploration.
Image-Based Analysis Application:
- Practical application of image analysis methods in the context of raw materials exploration.
Geophysical Methods:
- Exploration challenges addressed through the use of geophysical methods.
Capabilities and Limitations of Geophysical Data Types:
- Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different geophysical data types relevant to exploration.
Geostatistical Data Analysis:
- Composition and application of geostatistical methods for analyzing spatial data.
Simulation Methods:
- Demonstration of simulation methods for modeling geological processes in raw materials exploration.
Evaluation of Uncertainties:
- Techniques for evaluating and managing uncertainties in the context of exploration projects.
Course type: Semester-Long Course
Duration: 13 weeks
Instructor(s): Emmanouil Varouchakis, Panagiotis Partsinevelos, Antonios Vafeidis
University offering the course: Technical University of Crete
Semester: Spring/Summer
Language: English