Predicting structural disasters with radar interferometry

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Abstract

Radar interferometry is a technique which can observe the earth’s surface during day and night time. It makes uses of thousands of pulses per second that are transmitted by satellites and reflected by the surface of, for instance, structures. By analyzing the data it is possible to measure displacements of the surface within millimeter precision. For the building industry this might be a promising technique, for monitoring buildings or for forensic engineering. Variables that might be monitored are the displacements of roofs, of balconies or the settlements of buildings. In addition, the technique might be a tool which can be used for forensic investigations. This paper will discuss the possibilities and limitations of radar interferometry for both building monitoring and forensic engineering. The method is expected to be especially useful for measuring soil displacements and the resulting settlements of structures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReport of the IABSE Geneva 2015 conference
EditorsE Bruhwiler
Place of PublicationZurich, Switzerland
PublisherIABSE
Pages824-831
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)978-3-85748-140-6
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventIABSE Geneva 2015 conference, Geneva, Switzerland - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 23 Sept 201525 Sept 2015

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PublisherIABSE

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ConferenceIABSE Geneva 2015 conference, Geneva, Switzerland
Period23/09/1525/09/15

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Keywords

  • radar interferometry
  • structural health monitoring
  • forensic engineering
  • new technologies

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