<p>The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) under the Department of Atomic Energy is conducting heli-borne geophysical surveys over the parts of Belgaum, Bagalkot and Bijapur districts in the State and Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.<br /><br />The atomic minerals are uranium, niobium-tantalum, beryl, rare earth element, yttrium and beach sand minerals containing minerals of thorium, titanium and zirconium.<br /><br />Official sources said the Hyderabad-based unit had identified the geological domain of the Kaladgi Basin for carrying out low alitude heliborne geophysical surveys during the ensuing flying season.<br /><br />The surveys deploy Time Domain Electromagnetic Sensor, Magnetometer and Gamma Ray Spectrometers, along with computer-based data acquisition system and DGPS Navigation system housed inside the helicopter.<br /><br />Since these surveys are of high resolution in nature, they involve low altitude flying over the areas at a height of 75 metres. The operation is a preliminary recconisance heliborne survey covering a large area (12,000 sq km with flight line spacing of 200m) in parts of districts mentioned.</p>
<p>The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) under the Department of Atomic Energy is conducting heli-borne geophysical surveys over the parts of Belgaum, Bagalkot and Bijapur districts in the State and Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.<br /><br />The atomic minerals are uranium, niobium-tantalum, beryl, rare earth element, yttrium and beach sand minerals containing minerals of thorium, titanium and zirconium.<br /><br />Official sources said the Hyderabad-based unit had identified the geological domain of the Kaladgi Basin for carrying out low alitude heliborne geophysical surveys during the ensuing flying season.<br /><br />The surveys deploy Time Domain Electromagnetic Sensor, Magnetometer and Gamma Ray Spectrometers, along with computer-based data acquisition system and DGPS Navigation system housed inside the helicopter.<br /><br />Since these surveys are of high resolution in nature, they involve low altitude flying over the areas at a height of 75 metres. The operation is a preliminary recconisance heliborne survey covering a large area (12,000 sq km with flight line spacing of 200m) in parts of districts mentioned.</p>