Authors :
Ange KRA; Eli-Achille MANWANA MFUMUKANI; JeaneyLUSONGO ELUA; Steeve SIYUM MUSIANGA; Gradi KALONJI LELO; Prisca KATSHUNGA AKAZIA; Bigman MULONGO MANDELA; Solange KAZI KATYA; Raymond NDUMBA DON; Julien BOKELE MBOYO
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7888683
Abstract :
This study focuses on the application of
digital processing of satellite images in the feasibility
study of an oil exploration project in the southern part
of the Mavuma oil block in the Democratic Republic of
Congo. This area remains virtually unexplored despite
confirmed oil seeps and huge tar sand potential. On
this, we used SRTM images with a spatial resolution of
30 m and other shapefile type data from multiple
sources that were integrated into a Geographic
Information System to better understand the
geomorphological and hydrographic characteristics
exploration area. The processing of all this collected
data allowed us to generate Digital Elevation Models,
hydrographic modeling as well as measurement points
for a geophysical and/or a geochemical survey
arranged taking into account the geomorphological
characteristics of the study area. The maps of the
classification of measurement points produced at the
end of this work indicated that 55.7% of the stations
are located in the noisy zone, which is a region with
several asperities on the geomorphological level
covering almostthe entire eastern and northern part of
our study area, and 20% of the stations are located
along watercourses. However, this state of affairs will
not be an obstacle for field measurements because the
DEM has shown us that there would be low altimetric
variability within our study area. This would therefore
be favorable to the implementation of a ground survey
in this region. Thirty days during the dry season and
three teams of fiveagents will be needed to carry out
data acquisition work in the field.
Keywords :
Satellite images, Digital Elevation Model, Oil exploration, Mavuma block, DR Congo.
This study focuses on the application of
digital processing of satellite images in the feasibility
study of an oil exploration project in the southern part
of the Mavuma oil block in the Democratic Republic of
Congo. This area remains virtually unexplored despite
confirmed oil seeps and huge tar sand potential. On
this, we used SRTM images with a spatial resolution of
30 m and other shapefile type data from multiple
sources that were integrated into a Geographic
Information System to better understand the
geomorphological and hydrographic characteristics
exploration area. The processing of all this collected
data allowed us to generate Digital Elevation Models,
hydrographic modeling as well as measurement points
for a geophysical and/or a geochemical survey
arranged taking into account the geomorphological
characteristics of the study area. The maps of the
classification of measurement points produced at the
end of this work indicated that 55.7% of the stations
are located in the noisy zone, which is a region with
several asperities on the geomorphological level
covering almostthe entire eastern and northern part of
our study area, and 20% of the stations are located
along watercourses. However, this state of affairs will
not be an obstacle for field measurements because the
DEM has shown us that there would be low altimetric
variability within our study area. This would therefore
be favorable to the implementation of a ground survey
in this region. Thirty days during the dry season and
three teams of fiveagents will be needed to carry out
data acquisition work in the field.
Keywords :
Satellite images, Digital Elevation Model, Oil exploration, Mavuma block, DR Congo.
