On the Utility of High-Resolution InSAR Data for Geodynamic Applications

Abstract:

High-spatial and high-temporal resolution InSAR data acquired by the TerraSAR-X and Cosmo-Skymed satellites is becoming increasingly available for geodynamic applications, including volcanic crises, the arctic ice sheets and land subsidence problems. The advantage of these second-generation SAR systems is that processes can be resolved that were not visible by the low-resolution first-generation systems, such as pre-eruptive deformation of a volcanic dome and uplift or subsidence of the bedrock in response to a glacial surge. The drawback is the limited temporal coherence because these satellites operate at X-Band, which makes them suitable only for particular environments. In this poster we present a variety of applications. Our purpose is to better define the potential of these systems for geodynamic applications.