Satellite imagery could improve fossil-hunting at remote sites

[Oxytropidoceras]

Satellite imagery could improve fossil-hunting at remote sites

New Research Finds Satellite Imagery Could Improve Fossil-Hunting at Remote Sites

University of Oregon, News-Wise

 

The open access paper is:

 

Ghezzo, E., Massironi, M. and Davis, E.B., 2023. Multispectral satellite imaging

improves detection of large individual fossils. Geological Magazine, 160(3), pp.535-544.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/geological-magazine/article/multispectral-satellite-imaging-improves-detection-of-large-individual-fossils/DF01356EE667D096C238E09AF7840C10

 

Yours,

 

Paul H.

[SPrice]

Sure got me off to a great start!

 

 

See any fossil concretions in this satellite image? I'm guessing 8-10 tons worth.

 

 

Hmmm...looks promising for my next adventure.

 

 

No LIDAR needed out in the desert. No trees hiding the goodies. :-)

[JBkansas]

It's certainly helpful in finding promising roadcuts.

 

I know they've been using similar technology for archeology with great success: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/scanning-the-past

Edited October 12, 2023 by JBkansas