Monitoring of environmental effects of coal strip mining from satellite imageryThis paper evaluates satellite imagery as a means of monitoring coal strip mines and their environmental effects. The satellite imagery employed is Skylab EREP S-190A and S-190B from SL-2, SL-3 and SL-4 missions; a large variety of camera/film/filter combinations has been reviewed. The investigation includes determining the applicability of satellite imagery for detection of disturbed acreage in areas of coal surface mining as well as the much more detailed monitoring of specific surface-mining operations, including: active mines, inactive mines, highwalls, ramp roads, pits, water impoundments and their associated acidity, graded areas and types of grading, and reclamed areas. Techniques have been developed to enable mining personnel to utilize this imagery in a practical and economic manner, requiring no previous photo-interpretation background and no purchases of expensive viewing or data-analysis equipment. To corroborate the photo-interpretation results, on-site observations were made in the very active mining area near Madisonville, Kentucky.
Document ID
19760042966
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Brooks, R. L. (EG & G/Washington Analytical Services Center Las Cruces, N. Mex., United States)
Parra, C. G. (New Mexico State University Las Cruces, N. Mex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Sensing and Assessment