Discussion on the application potential of thermal infrared remote sensing technology in uranium deposits exploration

With the continual development of new thermal infrared sensors and thermal radiation theory,the technology of thermal infrared remote sensing has shown great potential for applications in resources exploration,especially in the field of uranium exploration.The paper makes a systemic summary of the theoretical basis and research status of the thermal infrared remote sensing applications in resources exploration from the surface temperature,thermal inertia and thermal infrared spectrum.What's more,the research objective and the research content of thermal infrared remote sensing in the uranium deposits exploration applications are discussed in detail.Besides,based on the thermal infrared ASTER data,the paper applies this technology to the granite-type uranium deposits in South China and achieves good result.Above all,the practice proves that the thermal infrared remote sensing technology has a good application prospects and particular value in the field of uranium prospecting and will play an important role in the prospecting target of the uranium deposits.