LANDSCAPES OF OIL AND GAS FIELDS: FEATURES OF MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE INDICATION

Abstract

The article describes a methodology for classifying satellite images of oil and gas field territories to determine the transformation of the landscape’s morphological structure over time. Special attention is given to a comprehensive assessment of the condition of oil and gas field landscapes, including hydrological, geochemical, soil, and geobotanical aspects. The main focus is on analyzing the morphological structure of landscapes using satellite imagery, including the monitoring of surface oil and sludge spills, as well as assessing the mobility of landscape element boundaries at the levels of localities, terrain units, and subunits. The approaches of supervised and unsupervised satellite image classification are described, along with the use of radar and multispectral ranges and indices (such as NDVI) to identify areas of degradation. The significance of comprehensive and long-term analysis of hydromorphic terrain units and floodplain areas, where changes in surface water levels contribute to the spread of petroleum products, is highlighted. The results confirm the effectiveness of integrating satellite data and field studies for monitoring oil spills and assessing the condition of landscape complexes.