Infrared core imaging: an emerging technology for geological and mining applications.

Cost: R4,500

Duration: 2 Days, 6 & 7 September 2014

Convenor: Dr P.D. Harris

Description
The workshop provides an opportunity to understand how infrared drill core imaging can add value to geological and mining projects. This will be done through discussions on the technology, the geological application of infrared spectroscopy, information and product generation. The workshop will undertake to describe the value of mineralogical data and textural information that can be obtained from infrared drill core imagery and its relationship to the geotechnical and physical parameters of the core. An overview of the technology and application will be presented along with the principle geological information that can be obtained from the spectral data. Sensor designs and instrumentation will be discussed. Different data capture methods will be evaluated taking into consideration instrument, target and operational characteristics. Processing methods and product types will also be discussed. Demonstration data sets will be used to illustrate the mineralogical information that can be obtained from the data, and time will be spent detailing the infrared image data product types and the uses of the data. These will allow the attendee to explore the data and understand how these data provide knowledge to the geological material. Application examples will be demonstrated from the data for different case studies and applications. Finally, the future development directions and trends will be reviewed to round off the workshop.

Minimum delegates: 10

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Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Maude Street, Sandown, 2196, Johannesburg
Saturday, 6 September Boardroom 1
Sunday, 7 September Boardroom 1

Workshop Leader: Dr Phil Harris
Date & Times:

Saturday, 6 September 09h00 – 16h00
Sunday, 7 September 09h00 – 15h30

Description of Workshop:

Day One & Day Two: The workshop provides an opportunity to understand how infrared drill core imaging can add value to geological and mining projects. This will be done through discussions on the technology, the geological application of infrared spectroscopy, information and product generation. The workshop will undertake to describe the value of mineralogical data and textural information that can be obtained from infrared drill core imagery and its relationship to the geotechnical and physical parameters of the core. An overview of the technology and application will be presented along with the principle geological information that can be obtained from the spectral data. Sensor designs and instrumentation will be discussed. Different data capture methods will be evaluated taking into consideration instrument, target and operational characteristics. Processing methods and product types will also be discussed. Demonstration data sets will be used to illustrate the mineralogical information that can be obtained from the data, and time will be spent detailing the infrared image data product types and the uses of the data. These will allow the attendee to explore the data and understand how these data provide knowledge to the geological material. Application examples will be demonstrated from the data for different case studies and applications. Finally, the future development directions and trends will be reviewed to round off the workshop.

Registration: Delegates for the workshops will be able to register for the IMA2104 Workshops at Sandton Convention Centre in the foyer area of Boardroom 1 prior to the commencement of your workshop at 08h30. Each delegate will receive a name badge. Please ensure that you display your name badge at all times for security and control purposes.

Parking: Parking is not included in the registration fee and needs to be settled on the day of departure. Parking tickets will be available to purchase at the Sandton Convention Centre Reception Desk on level 1 for R 32.00 each per day. Payments can be made by cash or credit card.

Food & Beverage: Refreshments will be served on arrival with a tea break mid morning and mid afternoon. A finger fork lunch will be served with beverages at lunchtime. All food and beverage will be served in the foyer of Boardroom 1 on both days

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