InSAR imaging of aleutian volcanoes: monitoring a volcanic arc from space

Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) is a relatively new remote sensing tool that is capable of measuring ground-surface deformation with centimeter-to-subcentimeter precision at a spatial resolution of tens of meters over an area of hundreds to thousands of square kilometers. With its global coverage and all-weather imaging capability, InSAR has become an increasingly important technique for studying volcanoes in remote regions such as the Aleutian Islands. The spatial distribution of surface deformation data derived from InSAR images enables the construction of detailed mechanical models to enhance thestudy of magmatic processes. Details, for the first time, different styles of volcanism along a single volcanic arc. Illustrated in colour throughout with unpublished high-resolution, high-quality satellite radar images. Supplies satellite InSAR deformation images of a wide spectrum of more than 40 active Aleutian volcanoes. Describes eruptive style, size, volume, and magma composition of volcanoes along the entire Aleutian arc. Explains arc volcanism derived from InSAR deformation mapping and modelling. Emphasizes the importance of InSAR for volcano studies and eruption forecasting. Metadata enables readers to explore different modelling techniques and conduct geomorphic studies. INDICE: Foreword. Preface. Chapter 1: Review of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) techniques. Chapter 2: InSAR image analysis, interpretation, and improvement. Chapter 3: Advanced InSAR processing: permanent scatterer InSAR (PSInSAR) and ScanSAR InSAR. Chapter 4: Tectonic setting of Aleutian volcanism. Chapter 5: Role of ground surface deformation in volcano monitoringChapter 6: InSAR imaging of Aleutian volcanoes. Chapter 7: Dances of Aleutianvolcanoes: diverse styles and rhythms to the beat of subduction. Index. List of high-quality radar intensity images (including georeference parameters. List of InSAR deformation images (including imaging geometry).

• ISBN: 978-3-642-00347-9
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés