Feasibility of InSAR for Continuous Monitoring of Ground Deformation and Performance Tracking of Geotechnical Assets

In Minnesota, ground movements (e.g., landslides, land subsidence, etc.) have led to significant damage and disruption to the state’s highway network. These geohazards can lead to lane closures, traffic delays, and emergency repairs. The objective of this research is to develop an automated warning system that can alert Minnesota Department o Transportation (MnDOT) staff of areas where abnormal ground deformation (e.g., landslides, subsidence, and sinkholes) is occurring along Minnesota interstate highways, allowing them to proactively intervene. While predicting these types of events beforehand is difficult, continuous, and accurate monitoring of ground deformation along roads is crucial to identify higher risk areas before they develop into major failures.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $247,521.30
  • Contract Numbers:

    1058728

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Transportation

    395 John Ireland Boulevard
    St Paul, MN  United States  55155
  • Managing Organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Transportation

    Office of Research & Innovation
    395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 330
    St. Paul, MN  United States  55155-1899
  • Performing Organizations:

    Auburn University

    Auburn, AL  United States  36830
  • Principal Investigators:

    Khosravi, Ali

  • Start Date: 20250516
  • Expected Completion Date: 20270831
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01955357
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Contract Numbers: 1058728
  • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: May 19 2025 11:57AM