Application of satellite radar interferometry for surface displacement analysis
R.V. Shevchuk1, 2, A.I. Manevich1, 2, I.V. Losev1, 2, D.Zh. Akmatov1, 2, A.A. Kamaev1, 2
1 Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
2 National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №6/ 2025 p. 97-104
Abstract: This article presents the results of analyzing contemporary surface deformations based on Sentinel-1 satellite radar data using the differential radar interferometry (DInSAR) methods. The study focuses on identifying the spatial characteristics of displacements and assessing the geodynamic stability of the territory in the absence of pronounced tectonic activity. The data obtained enabled both qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the displacement structures along the radar line of sight, providing a high level of reliability in characterizing the deformation processes. The spatial analysis revealed no significant anomalies associated with the active geodynamics or man-induced impact. The overall deformation field demonstrates a background, stable character, confirming the tectonic stability of the Earth's surface within the study area. The absence of intense displacements or systematic changes in the terrain geometry suggests that no notable tectonic or man-induced processes occurred during the observation period. The results highlight the scientific and practical relevance of applying satellite interferometry methods for remote monitoring of the Earth's surface condition. The use of radar interferometric data ensures an objective, regular, and spatially continuous assessment of the deformation activity, which is particularly important under conditions of limited ground-based observational infrastructure. The findings can be applied in geoenvironmental control systems, engineering planning, and geodynamic zoning.
Keywords: satellite radar interferometry, differential interferometry, DInSAR, Sentinel-1, surface displacement, geodynamic monitoring, LOS displacement, remote sensing
Acknowledgments: 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., Losev I.V., Akmatov D.Zh., Kamaev A.A. Application of satellite radar interferometry for surface displacement analysis. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(6):97–104. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-6-97-104
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Roman V. Shevchuk – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Geodynamics, Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Assistant at the Department of Geology and Surveying, Mining Institute, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3461-6383; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alexander I. Manevich – Researcher at the Laboratory of Geodynamics, Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mining Safety and Ecology and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geology and Surveying, Mining Institute, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ilya V. Losev – Researcher at the Laboratory of Geodynamics, Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Lead Engineer at the Department of Mining Safety and Ecology, Mining Institute, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0785-4986; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dastan Zh. Akmatov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Senior Researcher, at the Laboratory of Geodynamics, Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Assistant at the Department of Geology and Surveying, Mining Institute, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6435-464X; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Artem A. Kamaev – Junior Researcher at the Laboratory of Geoinformatics and the Arctic Big Data, Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Postgraduate Student at the Department of Geology and Surveying, Mining Institute, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5139-8086; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Article info
Received: 02.09.2025
Revised: 23.10.2025
Accepted: 31.10.2025
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