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SqueeSAR™ is used to quantify and map ground movement over airports.

By identifying a high density of ground measurement points, SqueeSAR™ can be used to monitor site-wide surface deformation at airports. The high accuracy of SqueeSAR™ displacement maps can accurately identify ground deformation that could threaten infrastructure integrity.

Site Stability Mapping
The ability to monitor large areas with a single analysis allows differential displacement measurements to be calculated over the entire extent of an airport. Regular monitoring of ground movement provides an early indication in changes of subsidence or uplift rate, over all areas of an airport, including runways, buildings and surrounding areas.

Site Planning
Using a historic archive of satellite imagery, SqueeSAR™ can determine stable ground areas for airport expansion. Maps of ground stability and movement can also assist in the development of future sites.

Remote Monitoring
By identifying natural and man-made targets already present on the ground, SqueeSAR™ remotely monitors surface displacement without the need for ground-based instrumentation.

 

Historical Analysis

Monitoring

<strong>Airport Stability Monitoring </strong><br>Image shows ground subsidence affecting Vancouver Airport, with a close-up of the terminal building. SqueeSAR™ highlights ground instability and differential displacements occurring along runways, terminal buildings and infrastructure. Ground subsidence affecting the terminal building is predominantly due to groundwater extraction.<br><br>Data: Radarsat-1 (Mar 2001 - Jun 2008). Background image: Google Earth.
<strong>Airport Stability Monitoring </strong><br>Image shows ground subsidence affecting Fiumicino Airport, Rome. SqueeSAR™ highlights ground instability and differential displacements occurring along runways, terminal buildings and infrastructure. Differential movement affecting the north-south runway is related to compressible subsurface deposits.<br><br>Data: Radarsat-2 (Jun 2008 - Jun 2010). Background image: Microsoft Virtual Earth.