Research Article

Design and Implementation of Multilayer GIS Framework in Natural Resources Management: Red Sea Area

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Geodatabase used to build the investment map of mineral resources.

CategoriesContents

1Maps, satellite images, and photosMaps: geology, structure, soil, terrain, land-use, vegetation, watersheds and water points, planning; time series satellite images (TM, ETM + 7, Landsat 8, ASTER, ALOS, SPOT, Geoeye, high-resolution image, etc.); aerial photographs

2Geophysical dataAirborne geophysical data: gravity and magnetic ground mining geophysical data: electromagnetic, induce polarization, self-potential, magnetic, gravity, resistivity, etc.

3Geochemical dataGeochemical sampling data: soil, stream, chip, trench samples, etc. Drilling data: core sample analysis data.
MiningExisting plans, projects, and programs; mining systems information; information (presence and extent) on local and introduced practices for mining management, mining process, and procedure

4GeologyGeological data from different sources

5Water resourcesExisting water resources information (surface and underground water)

6Reports and other relevant documents