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Can We Build on Landfills?
When we think about land development, former landfill sites rarely top the list of prime real estate. Yet with increasing pressure on...
Apr 103 min read
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Understanding Ground Displacement Monitoring Techniques
In the realm of geotechnical engineering and geohazard management, the ability to accurately monitor ground displacement is paramount....
Apr 107 min read
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Çöpler Mine Landslide: Tackling Landslides with InSAR
Introduction On February 13, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Çöpler Gold Mine in Turkey's eastern Erzincan province...
Mar 314 min read
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Do Satellites Have Night Vision?
Satellites play a crucial role in remote sensing, monitoring environmental changes, and providing critical data for various industries,...
Mar 282 min read
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Eagle Gold Mine: Ground Displacement Monitoring Could Have Intervened
Introduction On June 24, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon, Canada. The failure, spanning...
Mar 186 min read
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When Tailings Dams Collapse (And What Can Be Done to Prevent It)
Dawn broke over the small mining town of Jagersfontein in South Africa's Free State Province on September 11, 2022. For years, this...
Mar 114 min read
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Who Invented Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is one of the most revolutionary technologies in remote sensing, enabling high-resolution imaging of the...
Feb 272 min read
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What Are the Different Kinds of Resolution in Remote Sensing?
Resolution is a key factor in remote sensing, determining how much detail a sensor can capture. Different types of resolution cater to...
Feb 202 min read
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Why Is Choosing a Band in Satellite Remote Sensing Important?
Remote sensing harnesses different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, known as bands, to capture information about the Earth's...
Feb 122 min read
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Remote Sensing and Field Data Combine
Field data collection has long been the cornerstone of environmental and infrastructure monitoring. However, with the advent of remote...
Feb 112 min read
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The Work of an InSAR Company
An Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) company specialises in using satellite technology to monitor ground deformation with...
Feb 34 min read
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What is Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) Analysis?
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a powerful remote sensing technique used to measure ground surface deformation with...
Feb 33 min read
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How Do SAR Satellites Collect Data from Earth?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are among the most sophisticated tools for Earth observation. SAR satellites are different from...
Jan 302 min read
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Tailings Slump Disrupts Mining Operations in Brazil
In early December 2024, the Turmalina mine in Brazil was temporarily shut down after the failure of a nearby tailings dam engulfed part...
Jan 82 min read
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The Role of Geology in Dam Site Selection
Dams are crucial pieces of infrastructure. They provide energy, irrigation, and drinking water. These monumental structures hold back...
Jan 24 min read
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Can Satellite Remote Sensing Aid Infrastructure Projects?
Traditional monitoring methods offer valuable insights into ground conditions, but they often provide only isolated snapshots in time....
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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What Measures Can We Take to Prevent Landslides on Cliffs?
Cliffs are likely to have landslides. This is because they have steep slopes and unstable rocks. Natural forces like rain and erosion...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Can SAR Monitor Earthquake-Induced Infrastructure Damage?
Imagine having the ability to detect even the slightest shifts in the ground beneath critical infrastructure after an earthquake hits. What
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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5 Challenges in Infrastructure Monitoring in 2024
The future of infrastructure monitoring is here. The path forward promises exciting innovations but also new obstacles.
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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How Accurate is InSAR Interferometry?
Let's explore how accurate InSAR really is.
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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