Application of High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Mapping for Subsurface Investigation to Enhance Infrastructure Planning for Sustainable Smart City Development within Kwara State University, Malete
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 16, 2025
Abstract
The
successful
development
of
sustainable
smart
cities
requires
a
thorough
understanding
subsurface
conditions
to
guide
infrastructural
planning
and
minimize
construction
risks.
This
study
applies
high-resolution
aeromagnetic
mapping
for
rapid
investigation
within
Kwara
State
University,
Malete,
enhance
data-driven
decision-making
city
development.
Aeromagnetic
datasets
were
processed
through
Total
Magnetic
Intensity
(TMI),
Reduction-to-Equator
(RTE),
Regional-Residual
separation,
First
Second
Vertical
Derivatives,
Horizontal
Derivative,
Tilt
Analytical
Signal,
Upward
Continuation,
Euler
Deconvolution
techniques
reveal
the
magnetic
signatures
structural
framework
subsurface.
interpretation
maps
revealed
significant
southwest-northeast
trending
fracture
zones
that
are
identify
as
weak
source
groundwater
potential
zones,
while
high
in
northwest
area
toward
northern
part
shows
competent
higher
geologic
structures
critical
foundation
stability
heavy
infrastructures
project
like
Smart
City
Deeper
more
stable
basement
delineated
towards
northwestern
some
eastern
parts
area,
which
makes
these
areas
suitable
infrastructure,
structurally
complex
shallower
centre
southwest
require
careful
geotechnical
assessment.
emphasises
importance
integrating
geophysical
investigations
into
ensure
sustainable,
resilient
efficient
university
environments
similar
regions.
Language: Английский
Subsurface Lithological Characterization Via Machine Learning-assisted Electrical Resistivity and SPT-N Modeling: A Case Study from Sabah, Malaysia
Earth Systems and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Language: Английский