Tellus Product Development

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Tellus Product Development works alongside the geochemistry and geophysics data acquisition activities in order to produce value-added, user-focused outputs for the benefit of the economy and society. Based on feedback from data users and driven by government policy objectives, product development is undertaken under five main themes: Mineral prospectivity, smart agriculture, environment and health, climate action and education.

Mineral Prospectivity

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Geological Survey Ireland is developing mineral prospectivity mapping products to increase mineral exploration attractiveness and to de-risk mineral exploration activities in Ireland. The work is building on existing data and knowledge on mineral prospectivity in Ireland by integrating Tellus geochemical and geophysical data using state-of-the-art modelling techniques.

Smart Agriculture

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Tellus is working with agricultural experts to develop agronomic indicator maps from Tellus geochemistry data and archive samples to support better farm efficiency and science-based decision making for farmers. The multidisciplinary work will unlock the potential of Tellus data to provide information on soil trace elements, major elements, soil carbon, pH and particle size across Ireland.

Environment and Health

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A clean and well-protected environment is a key building block to a healthy Ireland and ecologically sustainable economic development. Tellus geochemical and geophysical data provides a snapshot of baseline environmental conditions relevant to the assessment of potentially harmful elements in soil, water, sediment and rock including natural radiation (in particular radon).

Climate Action

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Tellus produces a range of data relevant to climate mitigation activities, in particular the assessment and management of soil carbon. Tellus is exploring ways to provide baseline maps of soil carbon and peat extents regionally to be used for present day monitoring and as a means of measuring future change. Tellus data also has been used to explore the possibility of deep geothermal targets as a renewable, low carbon energy source.

Education

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Tellus produces a wealth of data on our environment and natural resources. So far 50% of the country has been mapped using thousands of geochemical samples and millions of geophysical measurements. This world-class database provides an ideal resource for teaching at primary, secondary and third levels. Tellus will work with educators to develop appropriate teaching materials at every level through existing and new education initiatives.