Modern methods, techniques and technical means of monitoring movements of the Earth crust
R.V. Shevchuk1, 2, A.I. Manevich1, 2, D. Zh. Akmatov1, 2, D.I. Urmanov1, 2, A.I. Shakirov1, 2
1 Geophysical center RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation
2 National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №5 / 2022 р. 99-104
Abstract: This article gives an overview of available methods and techniques for geodynamic monitoring, such as the high-precision geometric re-leveling, high-precision linear-angular constructions, high-precision distance measurements, laser scanning, global navigation satellite systems, laser interferometers and strainmeters, radar satellite interferometry. The experience of applying these technologies in different physiographic regions is also described. The tools used in measurements, which provide the maximum achievable accuracy of methods in modern conditions, are demonstrated. A table is made with the summary characteristic of instrumental methods to measure the parameters of current movements of the Earth crust. On the basis of the performed comparative analysis of modern methods, techniques and technical means for execution of geodynamic monitoring, the most effective ones have been chosen from the methods listed above. Such methods include methods of high-precision geometric levelling of I and II classes, as well as the global navigation satellite systems. Complex use of these methods will allow to obtain reliable data about the geodynamic situation of the investigated area.
Keywords: monitoring, methods, technique, measurements, crustal movements, deformation, displacements
Acknowledgements: This work was conducted in the framework of budgetary funding of the Geophysical Center of RAS, adopted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
For citation: Shevchuk R.V., Manevich A.I., Akmatov D. Zh., Urmanov D.I., Shakirov A.I. Modern methods, techniques and technical means of monitoring movements of the Earth crust. Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(5):99–104. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-5-99-104
Article info
Received: 12.09.2022
Revised: 06.10.2022
Accepted: 07.10.2022
Information about the authors
Roman V. Shevchuk – Junior Researcher, Geodynamics Laboratory, Geophysical Center RAS, Fourth Year Postgraduate Student, Mining Institute NUST MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alexander I. Manevich – Researcher, Geodynamics Laboratory, Geophysical Center, RAS, Senior Lecturer, Mining Safety and Ecology Department, Mining Institute NUST MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dastan Zh. Akmatov – Junior Researcher, Geodynamics Laboratory, Geophysical Center of RAS, Fourth Year Postgraduate Student, Mining Institute NUST MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: Dastan. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Danil I. Urmanov – Engineer at the Geodynamics Laboratory of the Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, first-year postgraduate student, Mining Institute NUST, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Artur I. Shakirov – Engineer at the Geodynamics Laboratory of the Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, first-year postgraduate student, Mining Institute NUST MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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