Advancing Dam and Levee Safety: Using InSAR Remote Sensing for Early Risk Identification
Dams and levees are critical for water management, flood protection, and power generation. According to the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) there are over 62,000 dams included in its World Registry of Dams. Many of these dams are approaching or exceeding their expected lifespans. Ultimately, dam failures can pose massive risk to human safety and carry heavy financial and environmental impacts in their aftermath. InSAR can help advance dam and levee safety through continuous deformation monitoring, dam health assessments, and risk management.
This event took place on:
February 27, 2024
10am PST | 1pm EST
Virtual
In this on-demand webinar, Terra Insights' Savanna Herman and 3vG's Murray Down explore how remote sensing technologies like InSAR data can be used to monitor dams and levees to identify early risks to help asset operators make proactive decisions.
You will learn how InSAR as a remote sensing technology can be a key component of an effective monitoring program for dam safety. The webinar will compare and contrast different remote sensing technologies amid changing regulatory requirements. We'll also cover some common misconceptions of InSAR.
Key takeaways from this webinar:
Understand what InSAR is, how it works, and why it is used as a monitoring tool.
How InSAR can be used to help monitor for specific dam failure modes.
Items to consider when planning an InSAR monitoring program for a dam site and evaluating InSAR service proposals.
Advantages of 3vG InSAR reports and services.
Speakers:
Murray Down
Business Development Manager | 3vGeomatics
Murray Down has been using InSAR to investigate ground displacement for seven years as a senior InSAR analyst at 3vG, processing satellite data for oil and gas, pipelines, mining, and infrastructure projects around the world. He is now a Business Development Manager, explaining and planning 3vG's InSAR solutions for clients, with a focus on infrastructure. He holds an applied science degree in integrated engineering.
Savanna Herman
Business Development Manager (Western Canada Water & Infrastructure) | Terra Insights
Savanna Herman is a professional engineer, with over a decade of geotechnical experience. Her diverse range of experience has seen her work on projects in mining and infrastructure with an expertise in dams and levees. She is an active member of the Canadian Dam Association who chaired the young professional committee to help support the development of members in the industry. With Terra Insights, she helps clients craft solutions to complex monitoring challenges.
