MINE REHABILITATION REVOLUTION: REMOTE SENSING AS A GAME-CHANGER

Abstract

As science and technology advance, the global community faces escalating challenges: burgeoning populations, resource overconsumption, environmental degradation, and ecological peril. Preserving the ecological balance has emerged as a paramount concern uniting nations worldwide [1]. Remote Sensing (RS) technology, a non-contact detection methodology for capturing data on targets or natural phenomena, assumes a pivotal role. Precise information garnered through ecological monitoring constitutes the linchpin in executing seamless ecological restoration initiatives. Guided by the ethos of ecological reparation, concerted efforts have been invested in rejuvenating the ecological landscape of abandoned mines, yielding commendable outcomes [2]. RS technology is characterized by its expansive data acquisition capabilities, swiftness, minimal constraints, diverse information acquisition methods, and copious data volumes [3]. In the realm of mining, persistent geological challenges, notably the management of solid waste, persist in China, exerting discernible impacts on the industry's sustained progress. Consequently, a thorough examination of RS technology and an enhanced integration thereof become imperatives [4]. In scrutinizing the ecological milieu of mines, RS technology exhibits remarkable prowess. It empowers technicians to swiftly amass diverse ecological data, enabling the construction of three-dimensional spatial models of abandoned mines. This, in turn, lays a robust foundation for tailoring precise strategies in mine ecological restoration endeavors [5].