Integration of satellite-based A-DInSAR and geological modeling supporting the prevention from anthropogenic sinkholes: a case study in the urban area of Rome

The paper entitled “Integration of satellite-based A-DInSAR and geological modeling supporting the prevention from anthropogenic sinkholes: a case study in the urban area of Rome” has been recently published in the journal “Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk”.

The paper aims to illustrate the benefits of applying a methodology that integrates data from sinkhole susceptibility assessment and advanced SAR satellite imagery processing in order to support the management of underground pipelines (sewer networks and aqueducts) in Rome.

Specifically, A-DInSAR processing of satellite imagery has provided density maps of subsidence reflectors – whose probability of being precursors to sinkhole collapse is assessed based on integration with the susceptibility map – useful for signalling potentially critical ‘hot points’ that the company managing the underground networks in Rome should pay attention to through further detailed investigations.