Journal of Remote Sensing, Environmental Science & Geotechnical Engineering ISSN: 3107-7366 (Online)

Authors: Dr. Rohan Mehta, Ananya Sharma

Abstract: The increasing environmental degradation caused by landfill settlements poses significant threats to soil, groundwater, and air quality. Traditional monitoring approaches often fail to provide timely and spatially comprehensive insights into the extent of such degradation. Remote sensing technologies, with their capability to capture high-resolution spatial and temporal data, offer an effective alternative. This paper explores the integration of remote sensing with environmental assessment techniques to monitor degradation patterns caused by landfill settlement. The study focuses on spectral analysis, deformation detection using interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), and thermal anomaly identification through thermal infrared imaging. Case studies are discussed to highlight practical applications and the challenges of integrating satellite-based data with geotechnical field measurements. The findings suggest that remote sensing significantly enhances the early detection of landfill-related environmental hazards and supports better mitigation strategies for sustainable waste management.

Keywords : Remote sensing, landfill settlement, environmental degradation, InSAR, thermal infrared, spectral analysis.