Integrated SBAS-InSAR Within a 3D/4D WebGIS in a Decision Support Perspective Using Static and Dynamic Data for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis

The use of satellite products for the identification of landslide-prone areas and zones affected by subsidence represents a research field in continuous evolution, thanks to the possibility of integrating radar data in multiple ways. Such information can be used as a static feature, as a criterion for the selection of landslide-absence samples, or as a true dynamic input. This work adopts the latter perspective, proposing an integrated framework of backscatter analysis and SBAS-InSAR analysis for the identification and characterization of landslide-affected areas. GRD images were preprocessed and analyzed through Google Earth Engine, from which temporal backscatter descriptors useful for highlighting instability signals were extracted. These were then combined with the results of the SBAS-InSAR technique. The integration of the two components allows the synergistic combination of different information derived from satellite products together with data characterizing the territory, improving the ability to identify areas subject to instability. The results, obtained over a portion of territory in Southern Italy, show that the inclusion of dynamic Sentinel-1 data significantly improves the identification of susceptibility areas. The synergistic use of dynamic SAR information allows the model to move beyond static or single-source susceptibility mapping, providing an updatable framework that supports near-real-time monitoring. The outputs are integrated into a 3D/4D WebGIS with Decision Support System (DSS) connotation, which further enhances the practical applicability of the methodology by enabling the real-time visualization and interpretation of the results.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Applied Sciences
Published
2026-05-11
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/app16104762
Primary Topic
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Integrated SBAS-InSAR Within a 3D/4D WebGIS in a Decision Support Perspective Using Static and Dynamic Data for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis

Davide Borrello, Emanuela Genovese, Clemente Maesano, Vincenzo Barrile
Applied Sciences
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
article

Integrated SBAS-InSAR Within a 3D/4D WebGIS in a Decision Support Perspective Using Static and Dynamic Data for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis

Davide Borrello, Emanuela Genovese, Clemente Maesano, Vincenzo Barrile
article en

Abstract

The use of satellite products for the identification of landslide-prone areas and zones affected by subsidence represents a research field in continuous evolution, thanks to the possibility of integrating radar data in multiple ways. Such information can be used as a static feature, as a criterion for the selection of landslide-absence samples, or as a true dynamic input. This work adopts the latter perspective, proposing an integrated framework of backscatter analysis and SBAS-InSAR analysis for the identification and characterization of landslide-affected areas. GRD images were preprocessed and analyzed through Google Earth Engine, from which temporal backscatter descriptors useful for highlighting instability signals were extracted. These were then combined with the results of the SBAS-InSAR technique. The integration of the two components allows the synergistic combination of different information derived from satellite products together with data characterizing the territory, improving the ability to identify areas subject to instability. The results, obtained over a portion of territory in Southern Italy, show that the inclusion of dynamic Sentinel-1 data significantly improves the identification of susceptibility areas. The synergistic use of dynamic SAR information allows the model to move beyond static or single-source susceptibility mapping, providing an updatable framework that supports near-real-time monitoring. The outputs are integrated into a 3D/4D WebGIS with Decision Support System (DSS) connotation, which further enhances the practical applicability of the methodology by enabling the real-time visualization and interpretation of the results.

Applied SciencesVol. 16(10)
University of Reggio Calabria (IT), Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.