Change and Disturbance Event Detection Tool

The Change and Disturbance Event Detection Tool (CDEDT) is an application built on the Google Earth Engine platform, designed to assist users in identifying and mapping significant changes and disturbances across diverse landscapes. This tool is particularly valuable for monitoring environmental health, assessing impacts of natural events, and tracking alterations in land use and land cover over extended periods.

CDEDT's core functionality relies on time-series analysis of satellite imagery, such as data from Landsat and Sentinel missions. By processing these extensive datasets, the tool can detect various disturbance events, including but not limited to deforestation, wildfires, agricultural expansion, and urban growth. It provides a visual and analytical framework for understanding the dynamic processes that shape Earth's surface.

This resource offers practical applications for a wide range of users, including land managers, conservationists, researchers, and policymakers. It enables them to gain timely and accurate insights into environmental alterations, facilitating informed decision-making for sustainable land management, conservation planning, and disaster response.