Methodology for assessing the spatial distribution and extent of open-pit mines in R. N. Macedonia through remote sensing analysis

Adjiski, Vancho and Mijalkovski, Stojance (2023) Methodology for assessing the spatial distribution and extent of open-pit mines in R. N. Macedonia through remote sensing analysis. In: XIV Expert conference themed: Technology of underground and surface mining of mineral raw materials, Podeks - Poveks ’23, 06-08 Oct 2023, Ohrid.

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Abstract

Understanding the spatial distribution and extent of open-pit mines is crucial for effective resource management, environmental assessment, and land-use planning. In this study, we employed remote sensing techniques and geospatial analysis to analyze the extent and spatial distribution of open-pit mines in R. N. Macedonia.
The methodology involved the utilization of Google Earth Engine and multispectral satellite imagery for the calculation and combining of spectral indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, (NDVI) Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) and Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI). One of the main goals of the methodology is to provide an automated approach for the calculation of the occupied mine extend area and to provide information that can help in the assessment of their impacts on the environment.
The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the spatial characteristics and implications of open-pit mining in R. N. Macedonia. Also, this study shows the effectiveness of remote sensing and geospatial analysis and how they can serve as a monitoring tool to assess activities related to open-pit mining.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	open-pit mining, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, environment
Subjects:	Engineering and Technology > Other engineering and technologies
Divisions:	Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences
Depositing User:	Vanco Adziski
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2023 08:00
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2023 08:00
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32408

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