A Review of the Status of Advanced Technologies for the Detection of Oil in and with Ice

Fingas, Merv; Brown, Carl E.

doi:10.1016/s1353-2561(01)00056-1

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“…Most of them are based on the analysis of satellite radiances acquired in the middle (MIR) and thermal (TIR) infrared spectral regions where the contrast between the emittance of the oil-polluted area and the surrounding clean seawater is more appreciable. Due to the thermal inertia of oil, which is lower than seawater, oil-polluted areas usually have the opposite behavior compared with the surrounding oil-free seawater, with higher brightness temperatures in TIR images collected in daytime and lower brightness temperatures during the nighttime [35,36]. Also in the visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum it is possible to detect the presence of an oil layer on the sea surface thanks to the different reflectance of the two elements [22,33,[37][38][39][40][41][42].…”

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A MODIS-Based Robust Satellite Technique (RST) for Timely Detection of Oil Spilled Areas

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Natural crude-oil seepages, together with the oil released into seawater as a consequence of oil exploration/production/transportation activities, and operational discharges from tankers (i.e., oil dumped during cleaning actions) represent the main sources of sea oil pollution. Satellite remote sensing can be a useful tool for the management of such types of marine hazards, namely oil spills, mainly owing to the synoptic view and the good trade-off between spatial and temporal resolution, depending on the specific platform/sensor system used. In this paper, an innovative satellite-based technique for oil spill detection, based on the general robust satellite technique (RST) approach, is presented. It exploits the multi-temporal analysis of data acquired in the visible channels of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board the Aqua satellite in order to automatically and quickly detect the presence of oil spills on the sea surface, with an attempt to minimize "false detections" caused by spurious effects associated with, for instance, cloud edges, sun/satellite geometries, sea currents, etc. The oil spill event that occurred in June 2007 off the south coast of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea has been considered as a test case. The resulting data, the reliability of which has been evaluated by both carrying out a confutation analysis and comparing them with those provided by the application of another independent MODIS-based method, showcase the potential of RST in identifying the presence of oil with a high level of accuracy.

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“…The inability to provide clear estimates of subsurface source location and spill movement persists because of inadequate sensing technology. Oil spill surveillance relies almost exclusively on remote sensing such as infrared, ultraviolet, and radar imaging from satellites and planes [2,3]. These approaches are only suitable for detecting surface slicks, and are unable to detect dissolved petroleum fractions at depth.…”

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Characterizing marine hydrocarbons with in-situ mass spectrometry

Camilli

Duryea²

2007

Oceans 2007

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Identification and tracking of hydrocarbons in the marine environment is challenging. State of the art systems typically rely on surface slicks to identify hydrocarbon contamination such as oil spills. Subsurface detection remains challenging. This paper describes the TETHYS in-situ mass spectrometer and results of real-world deployments. TETHYS is a small, self contained mass spectrometer capable of operation to 5000 meters depth. The TETHYS instrument can quantitatively identify a wide range of hydrocarbons at trace concentrations (minimum limits of detection typically 500 parts-per-trillion) in the subsurface environment. TETHYS has been successfully deployed on AUVs, ROVs, towfish, manned submersibles, and with divers for a variety of purposes, including deep ocean scientific exploration and mapping missions as well as commercial offshore oil and gas leak detection and cleanup.

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“…In recent years, visual or camera observation has been enhanced by the use of GPS (Global Positioning Systems). Direct annotation of video images with GPS information is possible and provides useful documentation [6,7].…”

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“…Despite this, video systems have been proposed as remote sensing systems [8]. With new lightenhancement technology (low lux), video cameras can be operated even in darkness [7].…”

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In Situ Device for Detection of Oil Spill in Seawater

Abdul‐Wahab

2006

Electroanalysis

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The purpose of this study was to design an innovative, real time, cost effective, and environment friendly in situ technique for the surface measurement of oil spill thickness. The technique was based on the concept of the electrical conductivity to characterize and to measure the thickness of an oil layer in seawater. The system was designed to monitor the seawater pollution continuously and to send an alarm if the oil level exceeds a certain limit. The results of this study are very important as they may contribute to the development of advanced practices in oil spill detection.

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A Review of the Status of Advanced Technologies for the Detection of Oil in and with Ice

Cited by 26 publications

References 2 publications

A MODIS-Based Robust Satellite Technique (RST) for Timely Detection of Oil Spilled Areas

A MODIS-Based Robust Satellite Technique (RST) for Timely Detection of Oil Spilled Areas

Characterizing marine hydrocarbons with in-situ mass spectrometry

In Situ Device for Detection of Oil Spill in Seawater

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