Role of SAR/InSAR Techniques in Investigating Ground Deformation

Dear Colleagues,

The study of ground deformation caused by natural and anthropogenic processes has always been a major focus of geodetic and geological research communities and is essential for understanding geodynamics and mitigating disaster. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) techniques have emerged as powerful tools in this field, enabling the monitoring of the physical properties and processes of surface deformation with unprecedented accuracy at local and global scales with high resolution, a wide coverage area and all-weather capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Special Issue of Remote Sensing that aims to collect the latest research on SAR/InSAR techniques to monitor and understand ground deformation. Research topics include, but are not limited to, the application of optical, SAR and InSAR to study various geological processes including tectonic activity, volcanic eruptions, landslides and anthropogenic impacts such as mining and groundwater extraction.

We invite you to submit articles on your recent research, including, but not limited to, the following topics:

Integrated monitoring systems for measuring ground deformation (land subsidence, uplift and seasonal movement);
SAR/InSAR applications for monitoring surface deformation associated with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, glaciers and landslides;

The integration of SAR/InSAR data with other geophysical and geological datasets for understanding deformation assessment;

The development of new algorithms and methods for processing and interpreting SAR/InSAR data, including data fusion and machine learning techniques;

Earthquake rupture mechanisms (slip rate, fault length, fault spacing, etc.).

Dr. Xue Chen
Dr. Teng Wang
Guest Editors

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