ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS IN CLIFFSIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS
RPAS, Cliffs, Geoprocessing, Infrastructure, Environmental Risk.
This qualification report presents the beginning of a master's level research project, which aims to analyze the environmental risks of infrastructures located on the cliffs of Pipa Beach, in the municipality of Tibau do Sul (RN), a coastal area characterized by tourism exploitation, high urban pressure, and constant exposure to erosive processes. To identify the areas of greatest risk and provide support for the sustainable management of the region, the research will make use of geoprocessing and georeferencing technologies, focusing on detailed monitoring of erosion processes and their implications for urban and environmental development. The methodology designed for the execution of the work is structured into four main stages: the first involves a review of academic literature and relevant legislation, as well as data collection from government sources, allowing for fieldwork planning and the establishment of a conceptual and methodological foundation. The Fieldwork stage will include data collection in the study area through aerial photogrammetry and topographic techniques, using a Geodetic GNSS to obtain high-precision reference points. Satellite data from the Landsat and RapidEye series will be used to create an exploratory-scale land use and land cover map. Data collected using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) will allow for detailed-scale exploration and modeling of the study area. The expected outcomes of the research include contributing to a detailed overview of risk conditions and impacts on the coastal zone, assisting in safer and more sustainable planning for Pipa Beach.