SITE INVESTIGATION

Site monitoring with satellites

Examining the use of satellites to monitor sites where subsidence is taking place

Sarah Douglas
 SatSense InSAR velocity map over Ventnor in the Isle of Wight. Red points indicate movement away from the satellite (subsidence) while blue is towards the satellite (heave) (image 3)

SatSense InSAR velocity map over Ventnor in the Isle of Wight. Red points indicate movement away from the satellite (subsidence) while blue is towards the satellite (heave) (image 3)

Geotechnical engineers carry out surveys to assess ground risks and determine how they should proceed on a site. Geotechnical surveys typically involve installing a range of intrusive instruments over...

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