Detection and monitoring of surface deformations in armenia using INSAR satellite

Abstract

This article describes the results of studies conducted as a result of a NATO collaboration linkage grant (CLG): ESP.EAP.CLG.983876, during which we developed components for a future regional monitoring system for those regions of Armenia that the most prone to frequent natural disasters, viz. mud-slides and ground deformation. This system is based on the using of the geological terrain surfaces data, INSAR simulation tools and mathematical interpretation of digital elevation models, GIS technology, mathematical models and computer programs to process satellite's images with a certain probability that allows prediction of onset and developing of disasters. The monitoring results are intended to be used to forewarn, prevent, minimize and mitigate possible adverse effects of such natural disasters. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.