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ISSN: 1674-9847
CN: 42-1806/P
e-ISSN: 2589-0573

Review of the SBAS InSAR Time-series algorithms, applications, and challenges

In the past 30 years, the small baseline subset (SBAS) InSAR time-series technique has emerged as an essential tool for measuring slow surface displacement and estimating geophysical parameters. Because...

Real-time earthquake magnitude prediction using designed machine learning ensemble trained on real and CTGAN generated synthetic data

The earthquake early warning (EEW) system provides advance notice of potentially damaging ground shaking. In EEW, early estimation of magnitude is crucial for timely rescue operations. A set of thirty-four...

A review of tidal triggering of global earthquakes

Earthquake prediction remains a challenging and difficult task for scientists all over the world. The tidal triggering of earthquakes is being proven by an increasing number of investigations, most...

Sedimentary facies interpretation of Gamma Ray (GR) log as basic well logs in Central and Lower Indus Basin of Pakistan

Rocks and most type of soils emit Gamma Ray (GR) in varying amount. The emitting elements of primary gamma radiations include potassium 40, uranium, and thorium which are associated with rocks forming...

Spatiotemporal evolution of long-term slow slip events at the Hikurangi subduction zone, New Zealand (2021–2023): Implications for seismic activity

Various slow slip events (SSEs) with distinct characteristics have been detected globally, particularly in regions with dense Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) networks. In the Hikurangi subduction...

Review of SAR imaging geodesy for glacier velocity monitoring

The surface velocity is one of the most important characteristics of glaciers. Monitoring and mapping glacier movements are of great significance for the studies of sea-level rise, glacier mass balance...

A review of altimetry waveform retracking for inland water levels

Reliable surface height observations over inland water bodies are useful for understanding the hydrological cycle. Satellite radar altimetry particularly contributed with its long-term archive and minimal...

Kinematics of the Kashmir Himalaya: Inferences from geological and geodetic data

The GPS data sourced from the permanent GPS network in the Kashmir Himalaya were utilized to quantify both vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley of the northwestern Himalaya....

Performance of GPS and IMU sensor fusion using unscented Kalman filter for precise i-Boat navigation in infinite wide waters

The Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) navigation system needs an accurate, firm, and reliable performance to avoid obstacles, as well as carry out automatic movements during missions. The Global Positioning...

Analysis of ionospheric disturbances due to earthquakes using 3D tomography models to test the height maximum of CID correlation in various regions

Ionospheric disturbances caused by acoustic waves emitted during earthquakes were studied using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to analyze the changes in total electron content (TEC) values....

Analysis of the effect of the 2021 Semeru eruption on water vapor content and atmospheric particles using GNSS and remote sensing

Mount Semeru, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, erupted on December 4, 2021, following extreme rainfall that caused an avalanche of hot pyroclastic flows and lava. The tropospheric conditions...

Spatial and temporal analysis of urban heat island effect over Tiruchirappalli city using geospatial techniques

Alterations made to the natural ground surface and the anthropogenic activity elevate the surface and air temperature in the urban areas compared with the surrounding rural areas, known as urban heat...

Integrating geodetic infrastructures for GNSS displacements analysis in Chile: A case study with REDGEOMIN (2019–2022)

This article investigates crustal displacements in Chile between 2019 and 2022, a region marked by the interaction between three Plates. Utilizing the Red Geodésica para la Minería (Geodetic Network...

Determination of altitudes of the three main Ecuadorian summits through GNSS positioning

Determining the altitude of mountains is one of the most fundamental challenges for humankind. Therefore, the main objective of the study is to determine the altitudes of the three main summits in Ecuador...

Assessing machine learning models to generate permafrost distribution map in Solukhumbu, Nepal

Permafrost is one of the key components of the cryosphere. Previous studies show that the extent of permafrost has shifted to higher elevations in Nepal. These researches, however, has been hampered...

Efficient 2-D MUSIC algorithm for super-resolution moving target tracking based on an FMCW radar

Frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar is an advantageous sensor scheme for target estimation and environmental perception. However, existing algorithms based on discrete Fourier transform...

Unscented Kalman filter for a low-cost GNSS/IMU-based mobile mapping application under demanding conditions

For the last two decades, low-cost Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers have been used in various applications. These receivers are mini-size, less expensive than geodetic-grade receivers,...

A navigation method for IMU/odometer fusion based on horizontal attitude constraints

The current inertial measurement unit (IMU) and odometry fusion navigation algorithms often incorporate non-holonomic constraints (NHC) to obtain three-dimensional velocity in the navigation frame....

Evidences of the expanding Earth from space-geodetic data over solid land and sea level rise in recent two decades

According to the space-geodetic data recorded at globally distributed stations over solid land spanning a period of more than 20-years under the International Terrestrial Reference Frame 2008, our previous...

Present-day crustal deformation in central Sumatra, Indonesia derived from GNSS observation and tectonic implications

Central Sumatra, Indonesia, is historically known for its significant seismic activities, most notably the devastating 1883 earthquake. In this study, we measured the interseismic deformation using...

Resolution analysis of the gravity survey network in the middle and south sections of Tan-Lu fault and recent changes in the gravity field

In this paper, we computed the fractal dimension of three survey areas within the central and southern sections of the Tan-Lu fault zone using fractal analysis. Subsequently, simulations were conducted...

TLE orbit determination using simplex method

Two-Line Element (TLE) datasets are the only orbital data source of Earth-orbiting space objects for many civil users for their research and applications. The datasets have uneven qualities that may...

Real-time retrieval of high-precision ZTD maps using GNSS observation

Zenith Tropospheric Delay (ZTD) is an important factor that restricts the high-precision positioning of global navigation satellite system (GNSS), and it is of great significance in establishing a real-time...

Reconstruction of ionospheric VTEC using empirical orthogonal function and its performance during extreme geomagnetic storm

This paper demonstrates that the spatial distribution of the ionospheric TEC over the Indian region can be reconstructed with appreciable accuracy using minimal numbers of empirical orthogonal functions...

InSAR time series analysis of natural and anthropogenic coastal plain subsidence: A case of Hangjiahu plain

The early excessive groundwater exploitation caused extensive land subsidence in the Hangjiahu Plain (HJHP), threatening geological stability and infrastructure. Government restrictions on groundwater...

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