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Satellite Remote Sensing Blog


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 22, 20253 min read


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 26, 20253 min read


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 20, 20257 min read


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 13, 20256 min read


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 12, 20258 min read


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 7, 20257 min read


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 23, 20252 min read


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 14, 202515 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


Understanding Ground Displacement Monitoring Techniques
In the realm of geotechnical engineering and geohazard management, the ability to accurately monitor ground displacement is paramount....
Apr 10, 20257 min read


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 31, 20254 min read


Do Satellites Have Night Vision?
Satellites play a crucial role in remote sensing, monitoring environmental changes, and providing critical data for various industries,...
Mar 28, 20252 min read


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 18, 20256 min read


Geofem's InSAR Data Integrated into Proqio
Geofem are pleased to announce our integration into Proqio, the infrastructure data intelligence platform. Geofem's InSAR data brings...
Mar 6, 20251 min read


Soil Moisture Measurement with Satellite Remote Sensing
Effective soil moisture measurement is essential for infrastructure asset managers, including rail operators, tailings dam owners, and...
Mar 4, 20256 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


Soil Moisture Retention in Different Types of Soil: Insights from Remote Sensing and AI
Soil moisture is a critical factor in influencing agricultural productivity, ecosystem health, and infrastructure stability....
Feb 21, 20253 min read


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 20, 20253 min read


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 12, 20252 min read


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 11, 20252 min read
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