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Will Houses on Hills Slide? | Slope Stability
Hillside living offers stunning views and a serene environment, but it also comes with unique engineering consideration. As climate...
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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What is Meant by the Term 'Resolution' in Remote Sensing?
Resolution in remote sensing refers to the level of detail that a satellite sensor can capture in its imagery. It is a critical aspect of...
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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The Effects of Climate Change on Subsidence
Understanding Subsidence Subsidence is the gradual sinking or settling of the Earth's surface. Human activities and climate change have...
May 30, 20244 min read
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Can We Monitor Movements Beneath Rail Tracks?
Track movement, whether due to subsidence, ground instability, or other geological factors, poses a persistent threat to rail infrastructure
May 26, 20242 min read
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Understanding Geohazards and How to Monitor Them
In today’s rapidly changing climate landscape, the threats posed by geohazards are becoming increasingly pronounced and complex. But what...
May 23, 20247 min read
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SAR Interferometry: Revolutionising Tailings Dam Management
Tailings dams are complex structures, subject to various environmental and operational challenges.
May 19, 20244 min read
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Why Does a Bigger Aperture Lead to a Higher Gain?
The Technicalities of Satellite Remote Sensing In the realm of InSAR analysis, aperture size plays a pivotal role in determining the...
May 9, 20242 min read
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Mind the Gap! Satellite Insights for Rail Maintenance
A Guide to Track Movement in Rail Safety Impact of Infrastructure Failures Infrastructure failures, such as track defects, signalling...
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Understanding Creep in Soil Mechanics
What is Creep? Creep is the slow change of soil shape under a steady load over time. This happens without a significant change in stress....
Mar 29, 20245 min read
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Elevating Structural Engineering Precision with InSAR
InSAR has become an indispensable tool for engineers and organisations looking to enhance safety, efficiency, and decision-making.
Mar 14, 20245 min read
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How are Remote Sensing Satellites Powered?
How is a remote sensing satellite powered, and how is this power distributed around the satellite? In reality, the specific power...
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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