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Differential Radar Interferometry for Structural and Ground Deformation Monitoring: A New Tool for the Conservation and Sustainability of Cultural Heritage Sites

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  • Wei Zhou

    (Key Laboratory of Digital Earth Science, Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
    International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage under the Auspices of UNESCO, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China)

  • Fulong Chen

    (Key Laboratory of Digital Earth Science, Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China
    International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage under the Auspices of UNESCO, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China)

  • Huadong Guo

    (Key Laboratory of Digital Earth Science, Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China
    International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage under the Auspices of UNESCO, No. 9 Dengzhuang South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100094, China)

Abstract

Affected by natural and human-induced factors, cultural heritage sites and their surroundings face threats of structural instability and land displacement. Accurate and rapid identification of the key areas facing existing or potential deformation risks is essential for the conservation and sustainability of heritage sites, particularly for huge archaeological regions. In recent years, the successful application of differential radar interferometry techniques for the measurement of millimeter-level terrain motions has demonstrated their potential for deformation monitoring and preventive diagnosis of cultural heritage sites. In this paper, we review the principles of advanced differential radar interferometry approaches and their applicability for structural and ground deformation monitoring over heritage sites. Then, the advantages and challenges of these approaches are analyzed, followed by a discussion on the selection of radar interferometry systems for different archaeological applications. Finally, a workflow, integrating space-borne and ground-based differential radar interferometry technologies for deformation anomaly monitoring and preventive diagnosis of cultural heritage sites, is proposed.

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  • Wei Zhou & Fulong Chen & Huadong Guo, 2015. "Differential Radar Interferometry for Structural and Ground Deformation Monitoring: A New Tool for the Conservation and Sustainability of Cultural Heritage Sites," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 7(2), pages 1-18, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:7:y:2015:i:2:p:1712-1729:d:45553
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    3. Cristian Moise & Iulia Dana Negula & Cristina Elena Mihalache & Andi Mihai Lazar & Andreea Luminita Dedulescu & Gabriel Tiberiu Rustoiu & Ioan Constantin Inel & Alexandru Badea, 2021. "Remote Sensing for Cultural Heritage Assessment and Monitoring: The Case Study of Alba Iulia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-28, January.
    4. Izabela Luiza Pop & Anca Borza & Anuța Buiga & Diana Ighian & Rita Toader, 2019. "Achieving Cultural Sustainability in Museums: A Step Toward Sustainable Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-22, February.

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