Freely available satellite gravity data augmented with ac-quired land gravity data were used to map the basement ar-chitecture of South Sudan. The potential field data enhance-ment methods used in this study are horizontal gradient, tilt angle, and analytical signal, which provided the capability of delineating major geologic structures, lithologic boundaries, and tectonic lineaments that can be visually identified by edge-detection processing methods. Qualitative interpretation of satellite-derived Bouguer gravity data has aided mapping of the basement geology of South Sudan, and the results are consistent with the known oilfields and areas of Precambrian basement complexes. Consequently, the information would aid in identifying addi-tional mineral prospective areas, where more detailed gravi-ty, magnetic, electromagnetic, and seismic surveys can be carried out; the combination of these data will assist decision makers in matters related to land use, mineral titles, and ex-ploration of natural resources....
Authors: Cosmas Kujjo, Dhananjay Ravat, Edward Woolery.