Investigation of the Hamamayağı/Ladik (Samsun, Turkey) Geothermal Field and It’s Surroundings by Optical Remote Sensing with GIS Methods

Abstract

In this study, the geothermal asset was investigated by remote exploration methods in the Ladik Hamamayağı region of Samsun province in the Central Black Sea region. The images obtained by remote sensing were evaluated in the GIS environment. Various parameters differ in remote sensing studies and post-exploration geothermal field remote sensing for exploration studies, and these parameters are explained in detail in the studyIn the study, all alteration types that should be in a geothermal field were mapped with the help of ASTER data, lineaments were extracted, thermal anomalies were captured and interpreted in the GIS environment, since there are no alterations in the Hamamayağı geothermal field that previous studies have pointed out. As a result of these processes and interpretations, remote sensing and GIS methods were used together for the Hamamayağı geothermal field to produce guiding data and maps for the discovery of new potential areas. Within the framework of these produced maps, technical suggestions were made to the authorities who have a say on the subject.