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InSAR Analysis to Establish the Cause of Bridge Displacements
New South Wales Bridge - Australia Construction activity near an existing river bridge in New South Wales, Australia, sparked concerns of...
Sep 301 min read
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Swift and Objective Network-Wide Geohazard Susceptibility Surveys
Petra tou Romiou - Cyprus Traditional methods for assessing geohazard susceptibility across extensive road networks are often slow,...
Sep 301 min read
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Using InSAR to Combat Erosion and Landslides
Isle of Wight - United Kingdom The Isle of Wight’s soft cliffs face growing erosion, threatening infrastructure and increasing landslide...
Sep 303 min read
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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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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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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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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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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 203 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 34 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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