Advanced satellite-based Radar Interferometry
Atlas InSAR is Sixense’s advanced satellite-based Radar Interferometry solution, designed to measure ground deformation and structural stability with millimetric precision.
By analysing differences between repeated radar satellite images, Atlas InSAR can detect even the smallest movements of the Earth’s surface and built assets. This technology enables the generation of highly accurate, long-term deformation trends over large geographical areas, making it suitable for projects ranging from urban infrastructure to remote industrial facilities. With no need for on-site equipment, Atlas InSAR provides a powerful and continuous layer of insight that complements traditional geotechnical and structural monitoring systems.
One of the key strengths of Atlas InSAR is its ability to provide millions of measurement points across large areas of interest, offering both a broad overview and targeted detail.
This capability is invaluable at every stage of a project’s lifecycle – during early design and planning, throughout construction, and into the operational and maintenance phases. Whether the requirement is to understand historic ground movement, monitor active construction impacts, or assess long-term asset stability, Atlas InSAR delivers data that supports confident decision-making. The system can also reveal differential settlement, subtle slope movement, or structure-specific displacement patterns that may not be detectable using ground-based monitoring alone.
As a remote sensing technology, Atlas InSAR does not require physical access to sensitive, hazardous, or difficult-to-reach locations, making it not only safer but also highly cost-efficient. It can significantly reduce the need for extensive on-site instrumentation networks, while still providing reliable and high-resolution movement data. This capability is increasingly important in managing the risks associated with both natural and human-induced ground motion, including subsidence, landslides, mining activity, tunnelling works, and changes in groundwater conditions. As infrastructure networks expand and environmental pressures grow, Atlas InSAR is playing a crucial role in helping operators and project teams detect early warning signs, mitigate risks, and maintain the resilience of critical assets.