Satellite radar interferometry as a reliable tool for monitoring displacements of rock masses

Abstract

Intensive underground mining leads to land subsidence and collapses. The paper shows an integrated approach to monitoring on the example of the Karaganda coal basin, including calculations of the displacement of rocks, leveling of profile lines and satellite radar interferometry. It is proved that satellite radar interferometry provides reliable measurement results of surface subsidence in mining areas and can be used for monitoring.