REPORT DATE: 02-10-2020
REPORT TIME: 0215 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 02-09-2020
IMAGE TIME: 2359 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 50 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 0.70 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly appeared to be emanating from the destroyed Taylor Energy platform. It extended approximately 1.88 nmi to the northwest from the site and measured 0.16 nmi at its greatest width. The anomaly appeared dark in color but has a diffuse/moderate contrast to the grey-colored surroundings. Winds at the time of the image were around 10 - 15 knots from the southeast, aligning well with the orientation of the anomaly. Confidence was determined to be medium because of the diffuse/moderate contrast. This anomaly was likely associated with NRC report #1270816.

UNCERTAINTIES:
The anomaly showed only diffuse/moderate contrast to the background, which reduced the confidence.

ANALYST: LING
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For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+44072&x=-88.97588876017053&y=28.950302818585264&z=11&panel=layer
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