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Satellite Remote Sensing Blog


How Satellite Technology is Helping Engineers Tackle Invisible Landslide Risk on US-191
Beneath the asphalt of US-191 near Utah's Recapture Reservoir, a slow-moving threat has been quietly reshaping the ground. Over a...
Sep 102 min read
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Understanding Orthorectification in Remote Sensing
In remote sensing, orthorectification serves as a fundamental process, crucial for ensuring the accuracy and utility of satellite...
Sep 43 min read
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Optimising Infrastructure Safety: INFINITUS and the Power of Proactive Management
When we think about infrastructure, whether it’s bridges, tunnels, dams, or urban transportation systems, the focus needs to go beyond...
Aug 146 min read
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What is Repeat Pass Interferometry?
Remote sensing technologies have revolutionised the field of geoscience, offering profound insights into the Earth’s dynamic processes....
Aug 122 min read
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Displacement Vectors in Satellite Remote Sensing
Understanding displacement vectors in satellite remote sensing is pivotal for a multitude of geoscientific applications, including...
Aug 122 min read
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Explaining the Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
Understanding why soils and rocks fail is at the heart of geotechnical engineering — and few tools are as fundamental to that...
Aug 124 min read
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Tailings Pond Bathymetry and Soil Moisture Detection by Satellite
You may be aware of satellite technology solutions such as InSAR being deployed by mining companies to monitor and assess Tailings...
Jul 44 min read
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Case Study: The Çöpler Gold Mine Disaster – Satellite Remote Sensing, Soil Moisture, and the Lessons for Mining Safety
Executive Summary On February 13th, 2024, the Çöpler Gold Mine in eastern Türkiye experienced a catastrophic failure of its heap leach...
Jun 223 min read
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Essential Guide to Landslide Risk Factors Everyone Should Monitor
In geotechnical engineering and geohazard management, understanding and monitoring landslide risk indicators is paramount. This intricate...
May 263 min read
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InSAR + Geotechnical Engineering for Tailings Dam Safety
In geoscience and civil engineering, the intersection of satellite remote sensing technologies and geotechnical engineering represents a...
May 207 min read
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Unlocking the Potential of SAR Data Analysis: Techniques and Applications
In an era where data drives decision-making across various sectors, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data analysis has emerged as a...
May 136 min read
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Landslide Risk Map: A Guide
Landslide risk maps are integral to understanding and managing the dangers posed by landslides. They provide a visual representation of...
May 128 min read
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Tailings Dam Monitoring: Traditional Instruments vs InSAR
In the realm of geoscience, the monitoring of tailings dams is a critical aspect of ensuring environmental safety and structural...
May 77 min read
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Monitoring Mining-Induced Subsidence with InSAR: Lessons from Douglas Park
Longwall mining operations bring undeniable economic benefits - but also a persistent challenge: mining-induced subsidence. Over time,...
Apr 232 min read
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Understanding Soil Mechanics: Key Principles Explained
In simple terms, soil mechanics involves understanding the behaviour of soil as a construction material. Imagine soil as the foundation...
Apr 1415 min read
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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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