Monitoring pipeline right of way using optical satellite imagery

摘要: Oil and gas pipeline right-of-ways (ROWs) are routinely monitored by means of aerial or ground-based surveillance methods. The frequency of ROW surveillance depends on different factors, such as regulatory requirements, level of anthropogenic activities and varying environmental conditions. This investigation examined the capabilities of new optical satellite constellations and innovative processing algorithms to establish a satellite-based monitoring solution. Depending on the application, satellite-based surveillance can provide complementary information or offer an affordable alternative to conventional ROW monitoring approaches.