Overview
Environmental monitoring is a crucial process that involves characterizing and describing the state of the environment to understand the impact of human activities. It is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments and in many circumstances where human activities may cause harmful effects on the natural environment. Monitoring strategies and programmes are designed to establish the current status of an environment or to establish a baseline and trends in environmental parameters. The results of monitoring are usually reviewed, analyzed statistically, and published. Environmental monitoring includes monitoring of air quality, soils, and water quality, and many programmes are designed to predict future conditions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration uses drones and satellite imagery to monitor environmental changes. The Google Earth Engine is a platform that is being used for environmental monitoring.