03/10/2025
How much potential lies in remote sensing for infrastructure inspection? 🔍
UAVs, LiDAR, InSAR – modern sensor platforms are transforming engineering geology. But how can these technologies be applied directly to planning, ex*****on, and monitoring of infrastructure projects?
What are the benefits of remote sensing?
✅ Early detection of hazard zones (e.g. landslides, rockfall sources)
✅ High-resolution 3D models for precise terrain analysis
✅ Efficient inspection of structures – even in hard-to-reach areas
✅ Integration into digital twins and XR models for planning and control
Especially exciting: Combining UAV-based photogrammetry with InSAR displacement maps enables kinematic interpretation of failure mechanisms – such as rockfalls or slope collapses.
Even small tools like LiDAR-equipped tablets or gigapixel panoramas from consumer cameras show how accessible advanced technologies have become.
📊 The article highlights real-world case studies (e.g. Uebelbach 2024, Ricobayo Dam, Cumba Pit) that demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches for reliable infrastructure monitoring.
Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/geot.202500017
👉 How do you use remote sensing in your projects? Which tools have proven effective?
