Case Study Iraq GEO Information
Astrium’s Exploration Services can provide timely and cost-effective solutions for problems associated with the assessment and future planning of exploration blocks in areas of high security risk and political sensitivity.
Utilising various types of satellite imagery and digital elevation models Astrium has a unique portfolio of products and services for Iraq that are compiled as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and reports.
Iraq Geological Interpretation Study
This non-exclusive study has been carried out at scales ranging from 1:50 000 to 1:250 000 and is supplied in GIS format. This data is being used for regional evaluation and seismic planning. Astrium also provide follow up detailed studies over block specific areas.Hydrogeology Studies
Sourcing water resources in remote locations for well drilling and water injection is a key challenge for many oil companies in Iraq. Astrium’s Geoscientists utilise digitalelevation models and both optical and radar satellite imagery to produce GIS hydrogeology studies and reports. Multi-temporal imagery can also be used to evaluate changing hydrological systems over time.
Iraq Landsat Mosaic
Astrium has produced a country-wide Landsat 7 ETM+ mosaic generated from themost recent Landsat data. Utilising new inhouse processing algorithms, Astrium can now provide up-to-date mosaics from the corrupt Landsat SLC-off data. This dataset is currently being used for logistics, risk and environmental assessment. An updated 2011 mosaic in currently in production.Environmental Baseline Studies
Utilising a combination of high resolution imagery and our Landsat 2009 mosaic, Astrium can provide GIS studies and reports highlighting land cover and infrastructure, in addition to environmental indicators associated with exploration and production infrastructure.Very High Resolution Imagery and DEMs
Astrium can provide stereo satellite imagery down to 0.5 metre resolution including thegeneration of digital elevation models with a grid spacing of 1 metre. This information now allows us to generate topographic mapping at 1:5 000 scale without the need of anairborne survey.This data is currently being utilised for:
- Pipeline Planning Studies
- Seismic Planning & Processing
- Infrastructure Mapping and Planning
- 3D Photogrammetric Facility Mapping and Planning
- Detailed Structural & Fracture Studies