Session 17. Oral Presentation for: Satellite based oil spill emergency response and recovery support

Presented on Wednesday 22 May: Session 17 Oil spills at sea pose a complex and challenging problem. Detecting, reporting, and potentially acting on the spill are difficult tasks, especially if the information is only obtained from the perspective of a vessel. Near-real time and relevant information is crucial for effective management of an oil spill event. This paper demonstrates how satellite-based images, combined with methods for thickness extraction and oil drift trajectory, can provide end-users with actionable and timely information for emergency response and recovery support. The results show the high value of quick delivery and the importance of using multiple sensors and data sources during an emergency, which enhance situational awareness and decision making. We highlight the value of satellite imagery for oil detection and show how it can be used to document the polluter, identify relative oil thickness, model oil drift, and compare different sensors. To access the Oral Presentation click the link on the right. To read the full paper click here