Aplicación de las Aeronaves no Tripuladas (U.A.S.) para el Monitoreo de Contaminantes  en Cuerpos de Agua

Rincón Salcedo, Cristian Danilo; Moyano Martínez, Johan Anderson

Aplicación de las Aeronaves no Tripuladas (U.A.S.) para el Monitoreo de Contaminantes en Cuerpos de Agua

dc.contributor.advisor	Camilo, Rojas
dc.contributor.author	Rincón Salcedo, Cristian Danilo
dc.contributor.author	Moyano Martínez, Johan Anderson
dc.contributor.corporatename	Universidad Santo Tomás
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-28T20:32:44Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-28T20:32:44Z
dc.date.issued	2025-07-22
dc.description	Este trabajo reúne y analiza diferentes estudios recientes sobre cómo se están utilizando drones para vigilar la calidad del agua en ríos, lagos y otros cuerpos hídricos. A partir de una revisión detallada de investigaciones, se identifican los tipos de sensores más usados, como los ópticos, multiespectrales y térmicos, y se explica qué contaminantes pueden detectarse con ellos, desde partículas en suspensión hasta metales pesados. También se presentan ejemplos concretos de cómo se ha aplicado esta tecnología en distintos países, mostrando que los drones pueden ser una herramienta muy útil, sobre todo en zonas de difícil acceso. Al final, se destaca que los sistemas que combinan sensores con mecanismos de recolección de muestras son los más eficaces. El artículo propone fortalecer el uso de estas tecnologías en contextos locales, como Colombia, donde podrían contribuir a mejorar el monitoreo ambiental y la gestión del agua.
dc.description.abstract	This article compiles and analyzes various recent studies on how drones are being used to monitor water quality in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. Based on a detailed review of research, it identifies the most commonly used types of sensors, such as optical, multispectral, and thermal sensors, and explains what pollutants they can detect, from particulate matter to heavy metals. It also presents specific examples of how this technology has been applied in different countries, demonstrating that drones can be a very useful tool, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Finally, it highlights that systems that combine sensors with sample collection mechanisms are the most effective. The article proposes strengthening the use of these technologies in local contexts, such as Colombia, where they could contribute to improving environmental monitoring and water management. Keywords: Drones, water pollution, UAV, remote sensing, pollution, environmental monitoring.
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dc.identifier.citation	Rincón Salcedo, C. R. y Moyano Martínez, J. A. (2025). Aplicación de las Aeronaves no Tripuladas (U.A.S.) para el Monitoreo de Contaminantes en Cuerpos de Agua. [Trabajo de grado, Universidad Santo tomás]. Repositorio Institucional.
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dc.publisher	Universidad Santo Tomás	spa
dc.publisher.branch	CRAI-USTA Bogotá
dc.publisher.faculty	Facultad de Ingeniería Ambiental	spa
dc.publisher.program	Pregrado de Ingeniería Ambiental	spa
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dc.subject.keyword	U.A.S.
dc.subject.keyword	Drone
dc.subject.keyword	Unmanned aircraft
dc.subject.keyword	Pollution of water bodies
dc.subject.lemb	Ingeniería ambiental
dc.subject.lemb	Contaminación del agua
dc.subject.lemb	Drones (Aviones no tripulados)
dc.subject.proposal	Contaminacion de cuerpos hidricos
dc.subject.proposal	Drones
dc.subject.proposal	Naves no tripuladas
dc.subject.proposal	U.A.S.
dc.title	Aplicación de las Aeronaves no Tripuladas (U.A.S.) para el Monitoreo de Contaminantes en Cuerpos de Agua
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