The Interferometric Use of Radar Sensors for the Urban Monitoring of Structural Vibrations and Surface Displacements


Por: Montuori, A, Luzi, G, Bignami, C, Gaudiosi, I, Stramondo, S, Crosetto, M, Buongiorno, MF

Publicada: 1 ene 2016
Resumen:
In this paper, we propose a combined use of real aperture radar (RAR) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors, within an interferometric processing chain, to provide a new methodology for monitoring urban environment and historical buildings at different temporal and spatial scales. In particular, ground-based RAR measurements are performed to estimate the vibration displacements and the natural oscillation frequencies of structures, with the aim of supporting the understanding of the building dynamic response. These measurements are then juxtaposed with ground-based and space-borne SAR data to monitor surface deformation phenomena, and hence, point out potential risks within an urban environment. In this framework, differential interferometric SAR algorithms are implemented to generate short-term (monthly) surface displacement and long-term (annual) mean surface displacement velocity maps at local (hundreds m2) and regional (tens km2) scale, respectively. The proposed methodology, developed among the activities carried out within the national project Programma Operativo Nazionale MASSIMO (Monitoraggio in Area Sismica di SIstemi MOnumentali), is tested and discussed for the ancient structure of Saint Augustine compound, located in the historical center of Cosenza (Italy) and representing a typical example of the Italian Cultural Heritage. © 2016 IEEE.

Filiaciones:
Montuori, A:
 Ist Nazl Geofis & Vulcanol, Ctr Nazl Terremoti, I-00143 Rome, Italy

Luzi, G:
 Ctr Tecnol Telecomunicac Catalunya, Parc Mediterrani Tecnol, Castelldefels 08860, Spain

Bignami, C:
 Ist Nazl Geofis & Vulcanol, Ctr Nazl Terremoti, I-00143 Rome, Italy

Gaudiosi, I:
 CNR, Ist Geol Ambientale & Geoingn, I-00015 Rome, Italy

Stramondo, S:
 Ist Nazl Geofis & Vulcanol, Ctr Nazl Terremoti, I-00143 Rome, Italy

Crosetto, M:
 Ctr Tecnol Telecomunicac Catalunya, Parc Mediterrani Tecnol, Castelldefels 08860, Spain

Buongiorno, MF:
 Ist Nazl Geofis & Vulcanol, Ctr Nazl Terremoti, I-00143 Rome, Italy
ISSN: 21511535
Editorial
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 445 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08855-4141 USA, Estados Unidos America
Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 9 Número: 8
Páginas: 3761-3776
WOS Id: 000384907200039
imagen Green Submitted, All Open Access; Green Open Access

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