Brick Kiln Dataset for Pakistan's IGP Region Using AI
Brick kilns are a major source of air pollution in Pakistan, with many operating without regulation. A key challenge in Pakistan and across the Indo-Gangetic Plain is the limited air quality monitoring and lack of transparent data on pollution sources. To address this, we present a two-fold AI appro...
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Zusammenfassung: | Brick kilns are a major source of air pollution in Pakistan, with many
operating without regulation. A key challenge in Pakistan and across the
Indo-Gangetic Plain is the limited air quality monitoring and lack of
transparent data on pollution sources. To address this, we present a two-fold
AI approach that combines low-resolution Sentinel-2 and high-resolution imagery
to map brick kiln locations. Our process begins with a low-resolution analysis,
followed by a post-processing step to reduce false positives, minimizing the
need for extensive high-resolution imagery. This analysis initially identified
20,000 potential brick kilns, with high-resolution validation confirming around
11,000 kilns. The dataset also distinguishes between Fixed Chimney and Zigzag
kilns, enabling more accurate pollution estimates for each type. Our approach
demonstrates how combining satellite imagery with AI can effectively detect
specific polluting sources. This dataset provides regulators with insights into
brick kiln pollution, supporting interventions for unregistered kilns and
actions during high pollution episodes. |
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DOI: | 10.48550/arxiv.2412.00052 |