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SIAGUA research project PID2021-128123OB-C21 and PID2021-128123OB-C22 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU.

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Integrated monitoring of dams and large ponds: the role of satellite radar interferometry and the European ground motion service

Publicated to:Applied Geomatics. 17 (2): 379-392 - 2025-03-26 17(2), DOI: 10.1007/s12518-025-00624-8

Authors: Ruiz-Armenteros AM; Marchamalo-Sacristán M; Lamas-Fernández F; Hernández-Cabezudo Á; Fernández-Landa A; Delgado-Blasco JM; Bakon M; Lazecky M; Perissin D; Papco J; Corral G; García-Balboa JL; Mesa-Mingorance JL; da Penha Pacheco A; Jurado-Rodríguez JM; Sousa JJ

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Detektia Earth Srface Monitoring SL, Madrid, Spain - Author
INESC TEC INESC Technol & Sci, P-4200465 Porto, Portugal - Author
Insar Sk Sro, Presov, Slovakia - Author
Inteligencia Geotecn SpA, Santiago, Chile - Author
Raser Ltd, Hong Kong, Peoples R China - Author
Slovak Univ Technol Bratislava, Dept Theoret Geodesy & Geoinformat, Bratislava, Slovakia - Author
Univ Fed Pernambuco, Ctr Technol & Geosci, Dept Cartog & Surveying Engn, Cidade Univ,Ave Prof Moraes Rego 1235, BR-50670901 Recife, Brazil - Author
Univ Granada, Dept Civil Engn, Granada, Spain - Author
Univ Jaen, Ctr Adv Studies Earth Sci Energy & Environm CEACTE, Campus Las Lagunillas S-N, Jaen 23071, Spain - Author
Univ Jaen, Dept Cartog Geodet & Photogrammetry Engn, Campus Las Lagunillas S-N, Jaen 23071, Spain - Author
Univ Jaen, Dept Comp Sci, Campus Las Lagunillas S-N, Jaen 23071, Spain - Author
Univ Jaen, Res Grp RNM Microgeodesia Jaen 282, Campus Las Lagunillas S-N, Jaen 23071, Spain - Author
Univ Leeds, Sch Earth & Environm, Leeds, England - Author
Univ Padua, CIRGEO, Padua, Italy - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Topog & Geomat Lab ETS ICCP, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Presov Presov, Fac Management & Business, Dept Finance Accounting & Math Methods, Presov, Slovakia - Author
Univ Tras Os Montes & Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal - Author
VSB TU Ostrava, IT4Innovat, Ostrava, Czech Republic - Author
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Abstract

Satellite radar interferometry (InSAR) has become an invaluable tool for monitoring dams and large ponds, providing significant advantages when complemented with geotechnical and geodetic monitoring. InSAR uses radar signals from satellites to detect ground movements with millimeter precision by comparing phase differences between images taken at different times. This technique enables large-scale, continuous monitoring, which is critical for identifying potential structural problems and preventing catastrophic failures. Unlike traditional geotechnical and geodetic monitoring, which require extensive equipment and manual data collection, InSAR provides a non-intrusive, efficient solution that covers vast areas with high temporal frequency. The European Ground Motion Service (EGMS) exemplifies these advantages by providing standardized ground motion data across Europe, derived from Sentinel-1 satellite radar data. EGMS enables routine and comprehensive monitoring of ground stability and infrastructure integrity, assisting in the early detection of deformation patterns and supporting proactive maintenance and risk management. For dam managers, the integration of InSAR with traditional methods enhances the reliability of structural health assessments. Geotechnical sensors offer localized information on soil and material properties, while geodetic methods provide precise positional data; InSAR complements these by delivering comprehensive, continuous deformation maps. This synergy ensures robust monitoring and enhances the ability to predict and mitigate potential problems, significantly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of monitoring dams and large ponds, and contributing to safer and more resilient infrastructure management. This work presents several case studies from the SIAGUA project as examples, highlighting the practical applications and benefits of combining InSAR with traditional monitoring techniques.

Keywords

DamDam monitoringData setDeformationDeformation mechanismEuropean ground motion service (egms)Frequency analysisGround motionMeasurementMeasurementsRadar interferometry

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Geomatics due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category . Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Remote Sensing.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-26:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 3 (PlumX).

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  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89327/

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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Brazil; Chile; China; Czech Republic; Italy; Portugal; Slovakia; United Kingdom.