GEOGUARD: Satellite-Based Illegal Mining Detection System

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@article{1723854,
      author = {Nandhini S, Sharvitha GV, Shri Rithanya S, Sri Vatsan V, Subhitcha S; Sudharsana B},
      title = {GEOGUARD: Satellite-Based Illegal Mining Detection System},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {4},
      pages = {1506-1519},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1723854.pdf},
      abstract = {GeoGuard is a satellite-based illegal mining detection system designed to identify and monitor unauthorized mining activities in protected forests, no-mining zones, and environmentally sensitive areas. Illegal mining can cause deforestation, land degradation, and significant damage to natural resources, making continuous monitoring essential. The system uses satellite imagery, remote sensing, and image analysis techniques to detect changes in land surfaces over time. Sentinel-2 satellite images are analyzed to identify indicators such as vegetation loss, exposed soil, and excavation-like disturbances. The detected changes are compared with protected-zone and authorized mining boundaries to identify potentially illegal mining activities. The system provides location-based alerts and visualizes suspicious areas on an interactive map, including the affected region and detected changes. By reducing dependence on manual field inspections, GeoGuard enables faster and more efficient monitoring of large geographical areas. Overall, the proposed system supports environmental protection, improves mining surveillance, and assists authorities in taking timely action against unauthorized mining activities.},
      keywords = {illegal mining detection; NDVI; remote sensing; satellite imagery; Sentinel-2; geospatial analysis; vegetation monitoring; land cover change; environmental monitoring; GIS; image processing},
      month = {October},
  }