ANALYSIS OF COSMOGEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION STUDIES IN THE REMOTE SENSING OF GOLD MINERALIZATION

Abstract

The article analyzes the spatial relationship of ring structures and lineaments with gold mineralization, identified based on satellite imagery in the western part of the Northern Nuratau Range. Based on Landsat-7 ETM+ data (30 m), cosmostructural objects were identified, vectorized in the GIS environment, and compared with existing deposits by overlay analysis.
The main subject of the research is the identification of two main ring-shaped structures and lineaments, visible in space photographs and reflecting the deep structure of the Earth's lithosphere, as well as the analysis of geological features. The main goal of the work is to establish a direct connection between cosmostructural objects and the location of mineral deposits in the region, to identify deeply rooted points of geological formation, which determine the accumulation of precious minerals, gold, rare and non-ferrous metals, and ring structures and lineaments, and not just surface phenomena. The article also substantiates geological exploration aimed at demonstrating the practical significance of space imagery, especially in areas where direct access to the object is difficult or where mineral resources are hidden under surface deposits.