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GEPATAR: A geotechnical based PS-InSAR toolbox for architectural conservation in Belgium

  • M. Shimoni
  • , J. Lopez
  • , J. Walstra
  • , P. Y. Declercq
  • , L. Bejarano-Urrego
  • , E. Verstrynge
  • , D. Derauw
  • , R. Hayen
  • , K. Van Balen
    • Geological Survey of Belgium
    • KU Leuven
    • Université de Liège
    • Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA)

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    Abstract

    Ground displacements that cause structural damage to heritage buildings are precipitating cultural and economic value losses. The GEPATAR project (GEotechnical and Patrimonial Archives Toolbox for ARchitectural conservation in Belgium) aims creating an online interactive geoinformation tool that allows the user to view and to be informed about the Belgian heritage buildings at risk due to differential ground movements. In the last decade, Persistent Scatterer SAR interferometry (PS-InSAR) has proven to be a powerful technique for analysing earth surface deformation. In order to identify the level of risk at national and local scales, this information is integrated with the Belgian heritage data by means of a GIS environment interactive toolbox and fusion modules. This paper presents a description of the methodology implemented in the project together with the case study of Saint-Vincent church, located in Zolder in a former colliery zone, for which damage is assessed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Cooperation for Global Awareness, IGARSS 2017 - Proceedings
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages5555-5558
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509049516
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017
    Event37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017 - Fort Worth, United States
    Duration: 23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017

    Publication series

    NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
    Volume2017-July

    Conference

    Conference37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityFort Worth
    Period23/07/1728/07/17

    Keywords

    • Differential ground movements
    • GeoWeb toolbox
    • Historical buildings
    • PS-InSAR
    • Stability damage

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