SUMMARY

Applying GIS and remote sensing images in the assessment of impact of open-cast coal mining on the change of topography and shape of coastline at Cẩm Phả - Cửa Ông area

 

Trần Quốc Cường

 

Coal mining activities in the Cẩm Phả - Cửa Ông area has been having great impact to the environment and natural landscapes of the area. Different studies have been carried out in this area, focusing on the assessment of mining activity impact. However, there are a few of them deal with  the use of multidate remote sensing and GIS application.

This paper presents some results of the author on the impact of open-cast coal mining on the changes of topography and coastline shape in using remote sensing data in 1969, 1993, and 2001. Both visual interpretation and digital image processing methods have been used for this study to ensure the accuracy of estimated results. Methods applied in this case study show its applicability for studies on other coal mining areas of the country.

 

Người nhận bài: 5-3-2004

Người nhận xét: Trần Minh Thế