User uptake in Central and South America: Exciting Success for the Copernicus Info Session and Training “Natural and Anthropogenic hazard and vulnerability assessment in in C&SA” in Lima

Application of the InSAR technique for monitoring selected exposed elements (e.g. infrastructure, cultural heritage, urban areas) threatened by ground motion phenomena (subsidence, landslides, uplift, morphological processes)

On December 3rd, ISPRA with the support of the Sociedad Geológica de Perú held a highly engaging training titled “Copernicus SENTINEL-1 Data for Ground Motion Monitoring: Applications and Case Studies” at the XXII CONGRESO PERUANO DE GEOLOGÍA 2024 in Lima.

This event was part of the FPCUP project "2021-2-31__User uptake in Central and South America" - Subaction #4.

The activity involved the participation of approximately 30 attendees from research, academic, private, and public sectors. Key topics covered during the course included: an overview of Copernicus products and services, the use of satellite radar interferometry techniques (DInSAR) for monitoring ground movements, and the assessment of natural and anthropogenic risks threatening urban areas, infrastructure, and cultural heritage sites.

Additionally, preliminary results from case studies and field analyses conducted in Machu Picchu, the Saphy Basin (Cusco), and the Batolito area of the Cordillera Blanca were presented.

The event concluded with a highly enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences, where attendees actively participated, fostering the identification of valuable opportunities for future activities.

Please click here for more information on the course (spanish).

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