Remote sensing: Application to geological mapping with reflectance implication of rocks of the Webuye - Bungoma area

Abstract

This research is based on the application of conventional, photogeological and remote sensing techniques in geological mapping of the Webuye-Bungoma area, Kenya. Conventional techniques focused on field traverses involving sampling of rocks and their subsequent macroscoP1C and microscopic examination as well as dip and strike data .analysis. Fusion, accommodation and convergence methods were used in photogeology. In r-emote sensing, geological mapping was based on MSS, TM and SPOT imageries plus radiometric data. Their spatial and spectral information ln reIation to the present terrain, climate, geomorphology, environment, instrument response, spectral region and data display were used to establish geology, geological structures, natural resources and land use