University of Nevada, Reno

Welcome to the Arthur Brant Laboratory for Exploration Geophysics (ABLE)

The ABLE group has a vision to become internationally recognized as a leader in education and research for the application of geophysics to exploration, development and management of mineral resources in harmony with the environment.

Our goals are to provide an outstanding educational opportunity for geoscientists to learn how to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of geophysical remote sensing, potential fields/electrical methods and geographic information systems, as well as, to conduct applied research to develop and improve the use of geophysical technologies needed by geoscientists.

Our research includes mineral spectroscopy with laboratory, field and aerospace hyperspectral sensors in the reflected and emitted infrared. We also exploit imaging radar and interferometric synthetic aperature radar with both ROI_PAC and ENVI SARscape software. Our faculty does Earth-based and Planetary remote sensing.

Please do contact us for additional information.

Dr. James V. Taranik
Regents Professor and Arthur Brant Chair Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering