A solar optical hyperspectral library of rare-earth-bearing minerals, rare-earth oxide powders, copper-bearing minerals and Apliki mine surface samples

<p>Mineral resource exploration and mining is an essential part of today's high-tech industry. Elements such as rare-earth elements (REEs) and copper are, therefore, in high demand. Modern exploration techniques from multiple platforms (e.g., spaceborne and airborne), to detect and map th...

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Main Authors: F. Koerting, N. Koellner, A. Kuras, N. K. Boesche, C. Rogass, C. Mielke, K. Elger, U. Altenberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2021-03-01
Series:Earth System Science Data
Online Access:https://essd.copernicus.org/articles/13/923/2021/essd-13-923-2021.pdf