Mapping bauxite indices using Landsat ETM+ imageries constrained with environmental factors in Foumban area (West Cameroon)

• Published in: Journal of African earth sciences (1994) Vol. 109; pp. 47 - 54
• Main Authors: Tematio, P., Meli Songmene, S., Leumbe Leumbe, O., Momo Nouazi, M., Yemefack, M., Yongue Fouateu, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2015
• Subjects: Continuous duricrust; Discontinuous duricrust; Encrusted bauxitic surfaces; Foumban; GIS-based mapping; Continuous duricrust; GIS-based mapping; Discontinuous duricrust; Encrusted bauxitic surfaces; Foumban

•GIS-based mapping approach for bauxite exploration in West Cameroon.•Brightness and textural attributes of Landsat ETM+ imagery to map bauxitic surfaces.•Morphological, mineral and geochemical characterizations of bauxites. The present study aims at mapping some western Cameroon bauxites combining...