Environmental Data Acquisition Center with UAV Systems (SkyData)
active 4 days, 10 hours agoThe SkyData project aims to develop and implement a transnational model for environmental monitoring using drones and spatial data. The scope of activities includes: developing common monitoring procedures, purchasing and testing drones with optical and thermal cameras, preparing training materials for inspectors, conducting pilot inspections in partner countries, exchanging experiences and developing implementation recommendations. The project involves collaboration between public institutions, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations from Poland and partner countries.
In the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, the area of degraded land requiring reclamation exceeds 5,500 hectares. Each year, less than 200 hectares are subject to reclamation or development. In practice, the reclamation process is frequently conducted in violation of applicable legal provisions. The Environmental Control Department of the Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in Warsaw conducts inspections targeted at entities for which substantive and subjective analysis indicates the highest risk of violating environmental regulations. The number of inspections conducted depends on the number of Department staff, the duration and scope of the inspection, and the efficiency of the tools used in the inspection process. To meet these expectations and address the growing challenges related to environmental protection, a dedicated monitoring system is planned. The system will be used to monitor areas after the completion of mineral extraction, where land reclamation processes utilizing waste materials are underway, as well as waste landfill sites and installations emitting gases and dust into the atmosphere, employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Its primary purpose will be to acquire, process, and analyze spatial data to support control activities, identify types of waste used in reclamation, and supplement the collected evidence with reliable and credible information.
The system will incorporate multispectral cameras, enabling the capture of images across various electromagnetic spectrum ranges. This will facilitate effective material recognition and environmental assessment of the monitored areas. Based on the collected data, a phenomenon identification model will be developed to enable systematic analysis of ongoing changes and detection of potential irregularities requiring further verification. In cooperation with project partners, detailed procedures for system usage and internal processes necessary for the efficient management of environmental proceedings will be established.
The implementation of the system will bring tangible benefits, including:
• A significant reduction in the duration of inspection and environmental proceedings through rapid access to up-to-date, indisputable, and precise data,
• Lower operational costs compared to traditional field data collection methods,
• Increased efficiency and effectiveness of control activities, enabled by the ability to monitor large areas in a short amount of time and to detect risks more accurately,
• Reduced risk of human error by automating measurement and analytical processes through the use of hyperspectral cameras, which allow for a comprehensive environmental assessment and precise identification of irregularities,
• Prevention of groundwater and soil contamination by detecting irregularities at an early stage of their development,
• Raising the standards of environmental supervision through the use of modern technologies,
• Improved public health for the inhabitants, thanks to earlier detection of harmful changes before they can exert long-term effects on the environment,
• Rapid and effective data collection enabling comparison between the actual environmental condition and the requirements set forth by legal regulations.
This system will become a tool supporting modern, sustainable, and data-driven environmental management in the region by detecting cases of illegal waste management.
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