Detection of concealed metalliferous deposits, hydrocarbons and explosives
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1. Geochemical prospecting apparatus comprising:
- a. means for collecting a plurality of samples primarily consisting of surficial particulates selected from at least one of the following sources;
i. particulates lying on the surface of the soil,ii. particulates lying on transpiration surfaces of vegetation, andiii. particulates suspended in a body of water at the surface thereof,b. said collecting means comprising an elongated flexible tube having an open end positioned in close proximity to the surficial particulates to be collected, and means for applying suction to said tube,c. said collecting means including means for moving the collected particles in a fluid stream to a receiving station,d. means for filtering the particles in said fluid stream so that the particles retained for analysis are primarily of diameters of below about 200 microns, ande. means coupled to said collecting means for removing from the collected particles, particles primarily of sizes of below about 50 microns, whereby the particles retained for analysis are primarily between about 50 - 200 microns in size.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for geochemical exploration for mineral, hydrocarbon and geothermal deposits in which particles which are contained in the very surface, or surficial layer of the earth, or of vegetation, or water are collected and analyzed.
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1. Geochemical prospecting apparatus comprising:
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a. means for collecting a plurality of samples primarily consisting of surficial particulates selected from at least one of the following sources; i. particulates lying on the surface of the soil, ii. particulates lying on transpiration surfaces of vegetation, and iii. particulates suspended in a body of water at the surface thereof, b. said collecting means comprising an elongated flexible tube having an open end positioned in close proximity to the surficial particulates to be collected, and means for applying suction to said tube, c. said collecting means including means for moving the collected particles in a fluid stream to a receiving station, d. means for filtering the particles in said fluid stream so that the particles retained for analysis are primarily of diameters of below about 200 microns, and e. means coupled to said collecting means for removing from the collected particles, particles primarily of sizes of below about 50 microns, whereby the particles retained for analysis are primarily between about 50 - 200 microns in size. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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