USE OF OLD DATA FOR INNOVATIVE MAPPING TECHNIQUES IN GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION

摘要

The paper presents an application of computer mapping methods to geothermal. The examples of maps and crossections are inserted which show the structure and geothermal conditions in north-west part of Poland, where the most prospective for geothermal energy utilization areas are located. Presented digital cartographic materials are the results of the data processing in which the professional software was used, mainly GeoGraphix Exploration System by Landmarc and Tecplot by Amtec Engineering. With the purpose of using that software and generating the new cartographic and geothermal materials, firstly the computer data base had been created. The paper explains some typical Polish problems in access to geological, geothermal, hydrogeological, hydrochemical, engineering and other information necessary for geothermal exploration. Finally the article shows an example of applying the computer software to calculations, evaluation of geothermal resources, mapping the results of calculations and defining the areas for the most effective geothermal energy extraction and utilization.