Hybrid
Master radar interferometry for ground-deformation monitoring and natural-risk management.
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) represents the pinnacle of modern Earth observation. By measuring the phase difference between two or more radar waves, we can detect ground deformation with millimeter precision from hundreds of kilometers above the Earth.
This masterclass bridges theoretical physics and operational risk assessment. Participants will master the entire processing chain, from raw SLC data acquisition to final displacement maps used to monitor volcanic activity, urban subsidence, and tectonic movement.
Understand wave mechanics, polarization, and radar geometry. Establish the mathematical foundations of interferometry.
A hands-on session using ESA Sentinel-1 data. Master coregistration, interferogram generation, and phase-unwrapping techniques.
Analyze vertical versus horizontal movement. Study ground subsidence in urban corridors and mining environments.
Integrate InSAR data into early-warning systems. Use AI models to predict structural failure and escalating geohazards.
