DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/45/200-206
Tural Maharramov
National Aviation Academy
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3457-0884
tural.mhr@gmail.com
Investigation of Oil Spills in the Absheron Region by Aerospace Methods
Abstract
This paper focuses on assessing the ecological condition of oil-contaminated areas and analysis of soil pollution levels in the Absheron Peninsula. The study utilizes geosensor technologies to detect oil spills and track changes in these regions, including Sentinel-1 radar satellite images, SAR (synthetic aperture radar), and Landsat-8 satellite data. By applying these geosensor technologies changes in the Earth's surface, especially the spread of oil contamination were effectively identified. Satellite data gathered over different time intervals, play a crucial role in monitoring land surface changes and in highlighting the expansion or reduction potential of oil-contaminated areas.
The acquired satellite images were analyzed in ArcGIS Pro software, allowing for the precise identification of the boundaries of contaminated zones, which were then mapped for visual representation. These maps have provided researchers with a broader perspective for evaluating the area, analyzing the type and intensity of contamination, and monitoring the degradation processes of the soil. The mapping of this data also serves as an essential foundation for planning future clean up and restoration efforts in these areas.
Keywords: Absheron Peninsula, oil-contaminated areas, ecological assessment, soil contamination, geosensor technologies, Sentinel-1, SAR, Landsat-8, satellite data, ArcGIS Pro