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Modelling and Mapping the Probability of Occurrence of Operational Oil Discharges from Marine Vessels in Canada's Pacific Region

Year: 2011

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The cost and time needed to patrol large geographical regions, such as Canada’s Pacific region, often constrain the effectiveness of aerial surveillance programs such as NASP. There are a number of factors that difficult the positive detection of these discharges on the waster surface, including: weather and sea conditions, look-a-likes, aircraft operability and equipment, and clandestine behavior of the polluters. As a result, a significant number of oil discharges often remain unaccounted for or without a clearly identified source.

Source: International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.7901/2169-3358-2011-1-125

Authors: Norma Serra-Sogas, Patrick O'Hara, Rosaline Canessa

Institutions: University of Victoria, Environment and Climate Change Canada

Language: English

Topic: Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1976212290

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