Hydrocarbon Indications

Seeps are direct evidence of hydrocarbon occurrences, and are associated with many major discoveries. Seeps provide significant targets for more intensive exploration efforts.

Seep Enhancement Algorithm

Seeps are direct evidence of hydrocarbon occurrences and are associated with many major discoveries. Seeps provide significant targets for more intensive exploration efforts. Depending on the setting (onshore vrs offshore) and degree of vegetation, MDA has a multitude of approaches to assist with finding indications of hydrocarbon seepage.

Minimum Noise Fraction

Minimum Noise Fraction (MNF) analysis identifies the locations of spectral signature anomalies. This process is of interest to explorationists because spectral anomalies are often indicative of alterations due to hydrocarbon microseepage.

ASTER Spectral Anomalies

Previous studies performed in various hydrocarbon basins around the world have shown that there is a good correlation between spectral anomalies observed on ASTER data and existing production.

Use Of Satellite Imagery To Identify Potential Hydrocarbon Microseepage [PDF]

MDA Federal uses information from the ASTER sensor to map mineral assemblages that are indicative of hydrocarbon seepage.