GIS for combined storage and analysis of data from terrestrial and synthetic aperture radar remote sensing deformation measurements in hard coal mining

In this paper we demonstrate the capabilities of our ArcGIS-based software development that includes an adapted database system and a GIS tool for storage, combined analysis and visualization of leveling data and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) deformation measurements. Preprocessed remote sensing image data are stored with metadata that include all processing routines and parameters. This allows reproduction and traceability of all processing steps. Deformation monitoring is supported through data searching and selection based on a variety of criteria. A methods toolbox allows spatio-temporal analyses for points, lines and areas (e.g. subsidence basins) in a graphical manner.

Research Highlights► ArcGIS-based software for storage and analysis of terrestrial and radar remote sensing deformation measurements. ► Remote sensing data stored with processing parameters for reproduction and traceability of processing. ► Deformation monitoring supported through data discovery based on variable criteria. ► A toolbox allows graphical spatio-temporal analyses for point, line and area features.