Application of remote sensing data in exploration of fractured aquifers in central kajiado area, kenya.
Abstract
A rural groundwater project within the metamorphic and volcanic rock formations in
Central Kajiado Area, which is 800km2 in size"was the focus of a research study to
develop better borehole siting strategies.The drilling success rate has been low due to
low primary porosity and the restriction of groundwater to secondary structural
features. Remote sensing data including; Landsat Multispectral Scanner (MSS)
imagery and aerialphotography were used to interpret linear vegetation, drainage and
bedrock features that would indicate underlying groundwater fracture zones.
Lineaments were examined in the field and integrated with information from several
geo-referenced boreholes. Data analyses focused on the phenomena that contributed
to successful boreholes, in order to develop optimal strategies for future borehole
siting.Remote sensing data allowed effective mapping of lineaments features that are
conducive to groundwater development. Lineaments interpreted on satellite data and
aerialphotography would form a basis for borehole siting in Central Kajiado Area
Citation
M.Sc. ThesisSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Department of Geology, University of Nairobi
Description
Master of Science Thesis