Multi-temporal interferometric Persistent Scatterers Interferometry (PSI) techniques derive from the elaboration of satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images and represent a useful tool to detect ground millimetric movements over wide areas; thanks to non-invasiveness and high accuracy. However, PSI data are relative measurements estimated along the sensor Line Of Sight and referred to a chosen stable motionless reference point, so they lack absolute reference both in time and space. In this work, we propose a methodological procedure that exploits Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data acquired from permanent stations to calibrate and fix relative InSAR results into conventional geodetic reference systems. Mean yearly velocities of PSI radar targets are corrected with GNSS values throughout operative procedures used in geodesy for crustal and local deformation data. The methodology is tested in Ravenna and Ferrara cities on the north-western Adriatic coast within the eastern alluvial plain of Po river (Italy), extensively affected by subsidence with strong spatial and temporal variations. The results reveal high rates of long-term subsidence of the study area and the effectiveness of the presented methodology for producing unique ground deformation maps over wide areas.

A procedure to use GNSS data to calibrate satellite PSI data for the study of subsidence:an example from the north-western Adriatic coast (Italy) / Farolfi G.; Del Soldato M.; Bianchini S.; Casagli N.. - In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING. - ISSN 2279-7254. - STAMPA. - 52(4):(2019), pp. 54-63. [10.1080/22797254.2019.1663710]

A procedure to use GNSS data to calibrate satellite PSI data for the study of subsidence:an example from the north-western Adriatic coast (Italy)

Farolfi G.;Del Soldato M.;Bianchini S.;Casagli N.
2019

Abstract

Multi-temporal interferometric Persistent Scatterers Interferometry (PSI) techniques derive from the elaboration of satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images and represent a useful tool to detect ground millimetric movements over wide areas; thanks to non-invasiveness and high accuracy. However, PSI data are relative measurements estimated along the sensor Line Of Sight and referred to a chosen stable motionless reference point, so they lack absolute reference both in time and space. In this work, we propose a methodological procedure that exploits Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data acquired from permanent stations to calibrate and fix relative InSAR results into conventional geodetic reference systems. Mean yearly velocities of PSI radar targets are corrected with GNSS values throughout operative procedures used in geodesy for crustal and local deformation data. The methodology is tested in Ravenna and Ferrara cities on the north-western Adriatic coast within the eastern alluvial plain of Po river (Italy), extensively affected by subsidence with strong spatial and temporal variations. The results reveal high rates of long-term subsidence of the study area and the effectiveness of the presented methodology for producing unique ground deformation maps over wide areas.
2019
52(4)
54
63
Farolfi G.; Del Soldato M.; Bianchini S.; Casagli N.
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