DC10-PhD: Automated analysis of ground deformation time series

The goal is to develop software to effectively process and interpret ground deformation time series obtained from Galileo-enabled low-cost GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers and combine it with DInSAR and ground modeling.  This valuable tool for analyzing ground deformation time series aims to enhance the accuracy of the displacements and understand these ground movements precisely. Considering the cost-effective access to any location through remote sensing, this technology has great potential for projects related to geo-energy, offering a more efficient and economical way to explore and monitor various locations remotely.

Objectives: To develop an automated software tool to analyse the ground deformation time series obtained from Galileo-enabled low-cost GNSS receivers, also in conjunction with area-wise DInSAR monitoring (in collaboration with CTTC) and with a-priori information from ground modelling (in collaboration with Armines)

Expected Results: The ground deformation time series obtained from Galileo-enabled low-cost GNSS receivers need to be properly analysed in order to determine the characteristics of the movements. The activities of this project will include the development of a software tool to automatically read the time series data, detect and remove outliers, characterize trends and discontinuities, also based on a-priori information about the expected ground features.

Doctoral Candidate: Osmari Aponte

Host Institution: GReD (Italy)

Secondments: CTTC, Armines