Detection and measurement of mining subsidence by SAR interferometry

Discusses a collaborative project, between Doncaster College, RJB Mining (UK), GEC Marconi Research Centre and Matra Marconi Space (UK), to improve the accuracy of mining subsidence prediction models. These models help mine management, in terms of productivity, conformity with regulatory consent, and minimised environmental and economical impacts. The project aims to provide accurate data on elevation change due to mining activity, via the application of radar interferometry with ERS synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. These elevation change data can then be fed into subsidence models to improve predictions about subsidence