Scientific study on the geothermal resources at Pilgrim Hot Springs, Alaska
Aerial view of the University of Fairbanks, Alaska (source: flickr/ Mozul, creative commons)
Alexander Richter
26 Haz 2014
University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists discovered unusual snow melting in the permafrost of Pilgrim Hot Springs, Alaska via NASA's satellites and with the aid of advanced computer models and a geohydrologist are studying the viability of geothermal as a power source.
In a very interesting article the University of Alaska Fairbanks is trying to establish whether the geothermal resource at Pilgrim Hot Springs could provide the city of Nome, Alaska, with a worthwhile power source. In order to do so, several scientists are exploring the area and assessing the potential.
The initial steps where taken when one of the researchers identified some areas where the permafrost had distinct lack of snow. These areas were observed thanks to NASA’s Earth Orbiting system, and more specifically, part of ASTER, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer. These anomalous areas are usually indicate geothermal activity that melts the snow.
These discoveries in the area, triggered the interest of the academics at the University that with the help of computer models, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with special sensors and a geohydrologist are establishing the geothermal availability in said region.
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Source: Frontier Scientists Website
