RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Detection of Geothermal Potential Zones Using Remote Sensing Techniques A1 Lago González, David A1 Rodríguez Gonzálvez, Pablo A2 Ingeniería CartograficaGeodesica y Fotogrametria K1 Cartografía K1 Geothermal energy K1 Remote Sensing K1 Renewable energy K1 Gravimetric anomalies K1 Random forest AB The transition towards a new sustainable energy model—replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources—presents a multidisciplinary challenge. One of the major decarbonization issues is the question of to optimize energy transport networks for renewable energy sources. Within the range of renewable energies, the location and evaluation of geothermal energy is associated with costly processes, such as drilling, which limit its use. Therefore, the present research is aimed at applying different geomatic techniques for the detection of geothermal resources. The workflow is based on free/open access geospatial data. More specifically, remote sensing information (Sentinel-2A and Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)), geological information, distribution of gravimetric anomalies, and geographic information systems have been used to detect areas of shallow geothermal potential in the northwest of the province of Orense, Spain. Due to the variety of parameters involved, and the complexity of the classification, a random forest classifier was employed, since this algorithm works well with large sets of data and can be used with categorical and numerical data. The results obtained allowed identifying a susceptible area to be operated on with a geothermal potential of 80 W·m−1 or higher PB MDPI SN 2072-4292 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10612/12345 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10612/12345 NO 21 p. DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León RD 25-abr-2024