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Satellite Remote Sensing Blog


Can Remote Sensing Data Generate Susceptibility Maps?
Let’s break down how we can implement satellite SAR data to improve the accuracy of susceptibility maps. Firstly, we must acquire data...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


The Height of Retaining Walls
The height of a retaining wall depends on various factors, including the type of wall, design specifications, and local building codes.
Jan 21, 20243 min read


What is Soil Mechanics? An Introduction.
Soil mechanics involves studying how soil reacts to the weight of a building, changes in moisture, and geohazards such as landslides.
Jan 18, 20243 min read


What Makes Scatterers Good or Poor?
Whether a material makes a good or poor scatterer for PS InSAR depends on its ability to reflect radar signals consistently.
Jan 14, 20241 min read


What are Corner Reflectors in Satellite Remote Sensing?
Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of corner reflectors when using them to collect satellite remote sensing data. Some...
Jan 12, 20243 min read


How Much Subsidence in House Foundations Normal?
From geological processes to human activities, understanding the dynamics of subsidence is pivotal in preserving structural integrity.
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Railway Cutting Slope Stabilisation in Surrey
Significant cracks of up to 1m deep appeared in a cutting slope above a section of railway between Brookwood and Woking in Surrey, UK.
Jan 2, 20242 min read


How Can Groundwater Cycles Affect Soil?
Groundwater is an important but hidden part of the Earth's water cycle. Its interactions with soil are complex and wide-ranging....
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Mitigating for Atmospheric Effects with SAR Image Pre-processing
Correcting Atmospheric Effects by Pre-processing SAR Images Atmospheric effects can introduce errors into the results of interferograms....
Dec 31, 20232 min read


Can Deforestation Cause Landslides?
While navigating environmental challenges, there is one crucial point to keep in mind: Disrupting the balance with have consequences.
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Remote Monitoring for Energy Assets in the Middle East
The oil and gas industry in the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf Region, relies on robust infrastructure for optimal operations.
Dec 26, 20232 min read


What is the Plastic Flow of Ice?
InSAR has the potential to monitor the behaviour of glaciers, and this analysis may be used for assessing the development of wider...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


How Can Satellite Data Monitor Heritage Sites?
Remote sensing satellites have sensors that capture data in different spectral bands. They use various types of sensors and detectors....
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Combining FEA and Geospatial Data in Coastline Fortification Efforts
Coastal erosion is a widespread issue – it is estimated that approximately 70% of the world's coastlines are eroding to some extent. This...
Oct 25, 20233 min read


What Types of Ground are Most Susceptible to Sinkholes?
Let’s delve into the geotechnical aspects that make some ground more prone to sinkholes than others. One of the most common landscapes...
Oct 11, 20232 min read


How Can Water Infiltration Affect Soil?
The effects of extreme heat can lead to moisture changes in soil, leading to large volume changes in certain soils and desiccation...
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls for Infrastructure
Let’s take a closer look at how reinforced soil retaining walls work, and their benefits to infrastructure assets. Tensar, the designer...
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Geohazards in Arid Conditions
Unveiling the Hidden Threats and Land Subsidence in GCC Discover the hidden dangers beneath our feet! Water extraction, sinkholes,...
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Settlement Cells and Gauges: How Do They Work?
Settlement cells or gauges are a suitable tool for this assessment, but how do they work exactly? Why Settlement Monitoring Matters in...
Jun 21, 20238 min read


Visual Inspections Get a Helping Hand
What exactly do InSAR analysts do, and how does this work assist those monitoring the same assets from the ground? The work of...
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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