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How is GNS Science and SatSense's InSAR map being used for effective monitoring of transport networks? New Zealand's roads, railways, and bridges face constant challenges from natural hazards and ground instability. InSAR provides a useful tool for monitoring deformation across transport networks, identifying risks and enabling proactive maintenance, before they become costly failures. This is the second post in our series on InSAR applications for New Zealand, showcasing real-world applications of satellite data for infrastructure resilience.     In the following images, we show two examples of deformation detecting by InSAR that has resulted in damage to infrastructure: 1) Highway monitoring with InSAR - The deformation map of State Highway 2 highlights areas experiencing differential settlement, with red zones indicating significant subsidence. This has resulted in road cracking, observed in July 2020 and later repaired by October 2022.   2) Railway subsidence linked to geological conditions - InSAR-derived vertical displacement data from a railway line south of Hamilton shows increased subsidence rates over sections underlain by swamp deposits. The displacement trend highlights how geological conditions affect long-term rail stability, providing valuable data for infrastructure planning and maintenance.    InSAR enables early risk detection, wide-area coverage with significant cost savings, and long-term stability assessment, helping to maintain safe and resilient transport networks. 🔗 Explore our nationwide InSAR data for New Zealand at SatShop: https://lnkd.in/g8ibSMcs    #InSAR #NewZealand #GNSScience #TransportResilience #InfrastructureMonitoring #SatShop #RemoteSensing #GeospatialData 

The AGS is pleased to announce Jennifer Scoular (Head of Product at SatSense ) will be presenting at The AGS Annual Conference on Thursday 1st May 2025 at One Great George Street in London. Jennifer will be presenting on Advancing Geotechnical Monitoring: The Expanding Role of Satellite InSAR in Risk Management. Satellite Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) has become an increasingly common tool in geotechnics, offering millimetre-precision monitoring of ground deformation over wide areas. This presentation at the AGS Annual Conference 2025 will explore the evolving role of InSAR in geotechnical applications, from tracking unstable slopes and wide-area subsidence to high-resolution monitoring of critical infrastructure. The increasing availability, accessibility, and precision of technology, alongside ML-driven methods for analysing and alerting on displacement across linear networks, will be discussed. The session will also highlight case studies demonstrating how InSAR complements traditional site investigation techniques, enhancing decision-making and risk management in geotechnical practice. Tickets: AGS Member companies are entitled to a limited number of complimentary tickets, as part of their membership subscription. To register for your free places, download the registration form from the website and return it completed to ags@ags.org.uk before 10am on Tuesday 22nd April. Additional tickets are priced at £115 for AGS Members, and £185 for Non-Members (ex VAT). Please note that students and retired Members may attend the event for £25 (ex VAT). To secure a ticket at this rate, please email ags@ags.org.uk. Registration strictly closes at 10am on Tuesday 22nd April. All tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis. To register for the event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejDN84uW

Introducing New Zealand's Countrywide InSAR Map 🛰️   At SatSense, we're committed to making ground movement data accessible to organisations around the world. In addition to our UK Countrywide map, we have been partnering with GNS Science since 2023 to offer a countrywide InSAR map of New Zealand. The map is updated every time an image is acquired (every 12 days) and contains historical data back to 2015.    Why New Zealand?    New Zealand is a geologically active region, prone to a variety of geohazards, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, heavy rainfall events, and coastal erosion. The ability to monitor ground movement is vital for understanding and mitigating these risks.    In our new series we will explore key applications of our InSAR data, from landslides to vertical land motion and geothermal energy with case studies from across New Zealand.   Access the data on SatShop: https://lnkd.in/e_Z7G6Yr    #InSAR #NewZealand #GNSScience #SatShop #RemoteMonitoring #Landslides #Geothermal #LandMotion

Can InSAR be used to detect cracks on highways? We’re often asked this question. While we can’t necessarily map individual cracks, we can typically identify the underlying differential displacement which results in cracking of the road. For example, this video shows an area of differential displacement on the M1 near London, identified in SatShop. The displacement has resulted in cracking of the road.    Pros and cons of using InSAR data for highways: Pros:  •InSAR can be used as a network-wide monitoring tool •Identify and alert on millimetre displacements, enabling proactive maintenance •Historical InSAR data can be used to assess repeated problematic road sections as well as retrospective analysis of specific events •Remote monitoring reduces boots on the ground and closures   Cons:  •Limited use to identify degradation to the road surface, such as potholes •High resolution InSAR data is needed to detect small-spatial scale deformation patterns, increasing costs •May miss sudden changes (deformation with no surface precursors) Let us know in the comments below what your experience of using InSAR data for highways is. To get a free walkthrough of our InSAR data visualisation portal and check data coverage over your AOI, email us: contact@satsense.com. #InSAR #HighwayMonitoring #HighResolutionSAR #SARData #SAR

Tracking ground movement across entire countries   Every 12-days, InSAR data is processed by SatSense to keep entire countries under watch 🛰️     Whether your project is an individual building, or spans the entire country, we have you covered    What does this mean for geologists and geotechnical engineers?  → Data over your area of interest is continuously updated  → Archival data back to 2015  → Purchase, view and download data for your site directly on SatShop  mm/yr precision Learn more about SatShop and how it can help your team monitor your assets in this short informative guide.     #SatShop #InSAR #SatSense #InSARData 

📢 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar! 🌍🛰️   The world needs more geodesists, and we’re excited to explore why in the EGU-AGU Geodesy Webinar: The World Needs More Geodesists – Europe Perspective.   Join Professor Tim Wright, Professor of Satellite Geodesy, Director of NERC COMET, and Co-founder of SatSense, as he shares insights on the future of geodesy and its impact on critical global challenges.   📅 Date: January 28, 2025 🕐 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 CET (Happening now)   Register now and be part of the discussion! 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emjEbyTh   #Geodesy #SatelliteGeodesy #InSAR #EarthObservation #Geoscience #Geospatial #FutureOfGeodesy #SustainableScience

Welcome to the fifth and final post in our series on how InSAR data supports the energy transition. 🛰️ Today, we explore nuclear power, a key low-carbon energy source that demands stringent safety and stability measures. InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) provides precise ground movement monitoring to detect structural risks and ensure regulatory compliance. 🛰️ How InSAR Supports Nuclear Facilities InSAR technology helps nuclear operators manage critical challenges: • Site Stability: Assess geological conditions and detect ground shifts to ensure long-term foundation safety. • Seismic Monitoring: Track deformations in earthquake-prone regions to support proactive risk management. • Cooling System Integrity: Monitor subsidence around reservoirs and pipelines to prevent infrastructure issues. • Waste Storage Safety: Detect surface changes that could compromise containment. • Coastal Defence Monitoring: Identify erosion and subsidence near nuclear plants to safeguard critical infrastructure from rising sea levels and extreme weather. The attached image demonstrates InSAR’s ability to track ground movement near a coastal nuclear facility. Understanding these trends is vital for long-term resilience.With InSAR insights, operators can: ✔️ Detect risks early for timely interventions. ✔️ Plan maintenance with data-driven insights. ✔️ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Proactive ground monitoring is essential to nuclear energy’s role in a sustainable, net-zero future. For more on how InSAR supports nuclear safety, contact our InSAR Solutions Specialist at contact@satsense.com #InSAR #NuclearEnergy #GroundMonitoring #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #InfrastructureSafety #NetZero #CleanEnergy

Welcome to the third post in our series on how InSAR data can support the energy transition. 🛰️   Today we'll explore how hydropower projects can benefit from InSAR monitoring to ensure long-term stability and safety. As hydropower infrastructure ages, monitoring structural integrity and surrounding terrain becomes crucial to maintaining efficient operations.   🛰️ How InSAR Supports Hydropower Projects Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) provides precise, long-term ground movement monitoring to help hydropower operators mitigate risks. Key applications include:   • Dam Stability: Detect millimetre-scale deformations to guide proactive maintenance and prevent failures.   • Slope Monitoring: Track landslide-prone terrain to safeguard dam operations and nearby communities.   • Infrastructure Safety: Monitor transmission corridors to ensure ground stability along energy routes.   The images illustrate displacement trends across hydropower dams, revealing areas of subsidence and uplift over time. These insights empower asset managers to detect potential structural risks and optimise maintenance strategies.   To learn more about how InSAR can optimise hydropower operations, contact our InSAR Solutions Specialist at contact@satsense.com   #InSAR #Hydropower #GroundMonitoring #SustainableEnergy #InfrastructureSafety #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

Welcome to the fourth post in our series on how InSAR data can support the energy transition. 🛰️   Today, we explore how Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects can benefit from InSAR monitoring to ensure safe and effective underground CO2 storage. Long-term containment is critical to the success of CCUS initiatives, helping to mitigate climate change by securely storing emissions underground.   🛰️ How InSAR Supports CCUS Projects? Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) plays a vital role in various phases of CCUS, from initial site selection to long-term monitoring and verification. Key applications include:   • Site Selection: Identify suitable storage locations by detecting surface deformation patterns and assessing geological stability, ensuring safe, long-term containment.   • Conformance Monitoring: Track surface uplift and subsidence to verify CO2 plume behaviour aligns with reservoir models and operational limits.   • Containment Assurance: Detect potential leakage risks by identifying surface deformation anomalies linked to CO2 migration, supporting early intervention measures.   The insights derived from InSAR empower CCUS operators to make data-driven decisions, optimise injection strategies, and comply with regulatory frameworks, ensuring long-term project success.   To discover how InSAR can enhance the safety and efficiency of CCUS projects, contact our InSAR Solutions Specialist at contact@satsense.com   #InSAR #CCUS #CarbonCapture #ClimateAction #GroundMonitoring #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition

Welcome to the third post in our series on how InSAR data can support the energy transition. 🛰️   Today we'll explore how hydropower projects can benefit from InSAR monitoring to ensure long-term stability and safety. As hydropower infrastructure ages, monitoring structural integrity and surrounding terrain becomes crucial to maintaining efficient operations.   🛰️ How InSAR Supports Hydropower Projects Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) provides precise, long-term ground movement monitoring to help hydropower operators mitigate risks. Key applications include:   • Dam Stability: Detect millimetre-scale deformations to guide proactive maintenance and prevent failures.   • Slope Monitoring: Track landslide-prone terrain to safeguard dam operations and nearby communities.   • Infrastructure Safety: Monitor transmission corridors to ensure ground stability along energy routes.   The images illustrate displacement trends across hydropower dams, revealing areas of subsidence and uplift over time. These insights empower asset managers to detect potential structural risks and optimise maintenance strategies.   To learn more about how InSAR can optimise hydropower operations, contact our InSAR Solutions Specialist at contact@satsense.com   #InSAR #Hydropower #GroundMonitoring #SustainableEnergy #InfrastructureSafety #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition