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US 3,985,619 AGranted
Exploration method and apparatus utilizing atmospheric micro-organic particulates
AssigneeBarringer Research Limited
InventorAnthony Rene Barringer
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Abstract
Exploration method and apparatus in which atmospheric particulates are collected, and wherein micro-organisms present in the collected particulates are analyzed for pre-determined elements or compounds.
Claims6
A method of prospecting for mineral deposits, hydrocarbon accumulations and geothermal sources comprising:
- a. traversing an area of the earth,
- b. collecting particulate matter contained in the atmosphere above the earth, said particulate matter containing micro-organisms and said particulate matter being collected at a plurality of different positions in said area,
- c. determining the geographical location of each different position in which said particulate matter was collected,
- d. concentrating said particulate matter immediately after it has been collected,
- e. storing said particulate matter in a medium that is adapted to maintain the viability of the micro-organisms contained therein,
- f. applying a nutrient to said particulate matter and incubating at least a portion of said micro-organisms, whereby said micro-organisms are caused to multiply, and
- g. observing the locations on said medium at which anomolous growths of said micro-organisms have occurred, and correlating said locations on said medium with said geographical locations.
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