Thor in 3 Dimensional Space
Taranis uses state-of-the art 3D modelling to conduct exploration around the existing NI 43-101 Mineral Resource. Geophysical and geological imaging tries to “see inside” an opaque volume using indirect physical signals. In medical terminology, Taranis is effectively creating an MRI or CT scan of the subsurface. The physics utilized in exploration differ, but the logic, workflow, and interpretive challenges line up almost identically to those used in medicine.
Both medicine and geoscience face the same fundamental obstacle: you cannot directly observe the interior of the body or the Earth, so you must reconstruct it from surface measured signals. In both cases, the workflow follows the same scientific arc:
Imaging of the subsurface is crucial for exploration at Thor, because it allows the geologist to understand the spatial position of the ore deposit relative to other geological structures. Being able to do this allows the geologist to minimize expensive surface diamond drilling and enables the geologist to position drill holes that have maximum success. We have utilized 3D modelling to show the subsurface geology at Thor, and you can see some of the imaging on this website.
- A physical field is transmitted into the volume (X rays, sound waves, EM fields, seismic waves).
- The material modifies that field in predictable ways.
- Sensors record the returning signal.
- Algorithms reconstruct a 3D model.
- Specialists to interpret the model to diagnose structure, anomalies, and processes.
Imaging of the subsurface is crucial for exploration at Thor, because it allows the geologist to understand the spatial position of the ore deposit relative to other geological structures. Being able to do this allows the geologist to minimize expensive surface diamond drilling and enables the geologist to position drill holes that have maximum success. We have utilized 3D modelling to show the subsurface geology at Thor, and you can see some of the imaging on this website.