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InSAR technology is capable of measuring ground deformations with extreme precision<\/strong> using data from satellites, orbiting hundreds of kilometers high up in the sky. It seem science-fiction to detect movements of a few millimeters from space, but that\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a civil engineer, geo-technician, geologist<\/strong>, or if you are involved in any phase of the life cycle of a large infrastructure<\/strong> (planning, design, construction or operation) you should know InSAR technology<\/strong> or at least the most basic capabilities of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who are responsible for the management<\/strong> or control of groundwater exploitation<\/strong>; managers or operators of linear infrastructures, dams, bridges, tunnels, mines, hydrocarbon extraction sites, experts in earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes<\/strong>… should also know and integrate<\/strong> this incredible technology<\/strong> in their daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we would like to introduce you to InSAR<\/strong>. We also focus on the meaning of some technical terms<\/strong> as well as on the potential offered by this technology in the infrastructure sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

We specialize in InSAR technology and how to take advantage of it to continuously monitor following infrastructures:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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dams<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ports<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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embankments<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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tunnels<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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groundwater dynamics<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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landslides<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about the technical side and operation of this technology<\/strong>, we suggest you to continue reading this content<\/strong>. If, on the other hand, you are interested in applying it to continuously monitor any infrastructure or surface<\/strong>, you can access the sections linked above<\/strong> or contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> To make use of the information provided by satellite data, it is not essential to have an in-depth understanding of the complex technology that enables it. However, it is beneficial to have a basic comprehension of certain aspects in order to understand the results obtained, such as the quality and accuracy of the data or the direction in which InSAR measures movements and deformations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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