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NV5 Geospatial Blog

Each month, NV5 Geospatial posts new blog content across a variety of categories. Browse our latest posts below to learn about important geospatial information or use the search bar to find a specific topic or author. Stay informed of the latest blog posts, events, and technologies by joining our email list!



Mapping Earthquake Deformation in Taiwan With ENVI

Mapping Earthquake Deformation in Taiwan With ENVI

12/15/2025

Unlocking Critical Insights With ENVI® Tools Taiwan sits at the junction of major tectonic plates and regularly experiences powerful earthquakes. Understanding how the ground moves during these events is essential for disaster preparedness, public safety, and building community resilience. But traditional approaches like field... Read More >

Comparing Amplitude and Coherence Time Series With ICEYE US GTR Data and ENVI SARscape

Comparing Amplitude and Coherence Time Series With ICEYE US GTR Data and ENVI SARscape

12/3/2025

Large commercial SAR satellite constellations have opened a new era for persistent Earth monitoring, giving analysts the ability to move beyond simple two-image comparisons into robust time series analysis. By acquiring SAR data with near-identical geometry every 24 hours, Ground Track Repeat (GTR) missions minimize geometric decorrelation,... Read More >

Empowering D&I Analysts to Maximize the Value of SAR

Empowering D&I Analysts to Maximize the Value of SAR

12/1/2025

Defense and intelligence (D&I) analysts rely on high-resolution imagery with frequent revisit times to effectively monitor operational areas. While optical imagery is valuable, it faces limitations from cloud cover, smoke, and in some cases, infrequent revisit times. These challenges can hinder timely and accurate data collection and... Read More >

Easily Share Workflows With the Analytics Repository

Easily Share Workflows With the Analytics Repository

10/27/2025

With the recent release of ENVI® 6.2 and the Analytics Repository, it’s now easier than ever to create and share image processing workflows across your organization. With that in mind, we wrote this blog to: Introduce the Analytics Repository Describe how you can use ENVI’s interactive workflows to... Read More >

Deploy, Share, Repeat: AI Meets the Analytics Repository

Deploy, Share, Repeat: AI Meets the Analytics Repository

10/13/2025

The upcoming release of ENVI® Deep Learning 4.0 makes it easier than ever to import, deploy, and share AI models, including industry-standard ONNX models, using the integrated Analytics Repository. Whether you're building deep learning models in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or using ENVI’s native model creation tools, ENVI... Read More >

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Unlock the Power of SAR for Round-the-Clock Monitoring

Nicolai Holzer

In the realm of remote sensing, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology stands out as a game changer. Its ability to see through the darkness of night and adverse weather conditions makes it an invaluable tool for the continuous monitoring of critical assets and infrastructure.

Recently, a nationwide, monitoring system for strategic water management facilities was developed for the Hungarian Disaster Management Service. The objective was to monitor the stability of national hydrological sites in order to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate into disasters. This cutting-edge system harnesses the power of freely available Sentinel-1 data, processed through the latest hardware and sophisticated algorithms of ENVI® SARscape®, ensuring a seamless and continuous monitoring experience.

The integration of SAR technology with traditional ground surveying techniques marks a significant advancement in stability monitoring. This synergy provides a comprehensive view, offering critical insights that were previously unattainable. A cornerstone of the system implemented by the Hungarian Disaster Management Service is the “near real-time” processing and warning capability. This feature is not just about timely alerts. It’s about crafting an effective and efficient risk mitigation strategy that reduces costs and elevates operational safety.

 

To delve deeper into this innovative application of SAR technology, click here to view the case study.

 

If your organization is looking for a monitoring solution, you’re in the right place. Our expertise in remote sensing, combined with our deep domain knowledge, enables us to develop monitoring systems for organizations around the world. Whether you’re monitoring environmental changes, infrastructure stability, or asset security, our solutions are designed to deliver results that matter – email us and we can discuss a solution that works best for your project.

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