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When Tailings Dams Collapse (And What Can Be Done to Prevent It)
Dawn broke over the small mining town of Jagersfontein in South Africa's Free State Province on September 11, 2022. For years, this...
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Feb 272 min read
Who Invented Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is one of the most revolutionary technologies in remote sensing, enabling high-resolution imaging of the...
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Feb 202 min read
What Are the Different Kinds of Resolution in Remote Sensing?
Resolution is a key factor in remote sensing, determining how much detail a sensor can capture. Different types of resolution cater to...
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Feb 112 min read
Remote Sensing and Field Data Combine
Field data collection has long been the cornerstone of environmental and infrastructure monitoring. However, with the advent of remote...
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Feb 33 min read
The Work of an InSAR Company
An Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) company specialises in using satellite technology to monitor ground deformation with...
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Feb 33 min read
What is Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) Analysis?
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a powerful remote sensing technique used to measure ground surface deformation with...
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Jan 302 min read
How Do SAR Satellites Collect Data from Earth?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are among the most sophisticated tools for Earth observation. SAR satellites are different from...
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Jan 82 min read
Tailings Slump Disrupts Mining Operations in Brazil
In early December 2024, the Turmalina mine in Brazil was temporarily shut down after the failure of a nearby tailings dam engulfed part...
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Jan 24 min read
The Role of Geology in Dam Site Selection
Dams stand as some of the most critical pieces of infrastructure, serving essential purposes such as supplying energy, irrigation, and...
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Dec 30, 20245 min read
Can Satellite Remote Sensing Aid Infrastructure Projects?
Traditional monitoring methods offer valuable insights into ground conditions, but they often provide only isolated snapshots in time....
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
What Measures Can We Take to Prevent Landslides on Cliffs?
Cliffs are likely to have landslides. This is because they have steep slopes and unstable rocks. Natural forces like rain and erosion...
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Nov 10, 20244 min read
Can SAR Monitor Earthquake-Induced Infrastructure Damage?
Imagine having the ability to detect even the slightest shifts in the ground beneath critical infrastructure after an earthquake hits. What
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
5 Challenges in Infrastructure Monitoring in 2024
The future of infrastructure monitoring is here. The path forward promises exciting innovations but also new obstacles.
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Sep 12, 20243 min read
How Accurate is InSAR Interferometry?
Let's explore how accurate InSAR really is.
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Aug 18, 20242 min read
InSAR and Landslide Detection: Protecting Rail
Landslides are a major threat to rail networks, leading to track damage, service disruptions, and costly repairs.
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Aug 11, 20243 min read
Monitoring Rail Track Subsidence with InSAR
Rail infrastructure plays a vital role in the global economy, connecting cities, moving goods, and providing efficient transportation....
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
What Advantages Does SAR Have Over Optical Systems?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical data systems each offer unique benefits, but SAR holds several key advantages.
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
Remote Sensing: A Key Tool for Infrastructure Resilience in Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and severe. These events pose significant risks to infrastructure assets.
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Jul 25, 20242 min read
Radar vs Sensor: What's the Difference?
While both are integral components of satellite-based Earth observation, they serve distinct functions and operate on different...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read
Enhancing Predictive Maintenance in Rail Networks with InSAR
Remote sensing technology, particularly Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar can be harnessed to provide predicted maintenance for rail.
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