Oil spill monitoring involves using remote sensing technology to detect and monitor oil pollution events in marine and inland water bodies. High
Usage
Used for detecting oil spills to mitigate environmental disasters, ensure regulatory compliance, facilitate disaster response and cleanup, and support research and analysis;
Monitoring Frequency
Routinely from daily to weekly, and increase to several times a day in response to specific incidents or alerts;
Significance
Crucial for minimizing environmental damage, reducing economic losses, and shaping policies for maritime safety and prevention.