What is InSAR and how does it monitor ground deformation?

InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a satellite-based technology that measures ground movement with millimetre-level accuracy across large areas. By comparing radar images taken at different times, it detects subtle shifts in the earth's surface — including subsidence, uplift, and lateral displacement — caused by mining, oil and gas extraction, groundwater changes, landslides, or natural geohazards. Combined with GNSS and tiltmeter measurements, InSAR provides a complete view of both vertical and horizontal ground movement.

What industries does INSAR Corporation serve?

INSAR Corporation serves mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and transportation, government and environment, and insurance sectors worldwide. Our monitoring supports open-pit slope stability, tailings dam integrity, reservoir operations, urban subsidence, transportation corridors, dam safety, geohazard monitoring, regulatory compliance, and independent verification of ground risk.

How accurate is INSAR Corporation's ground deformation monitoring?

Using advanced InSAR processing with Sentinel-1, RADARSAT-2, and TerraSAR-X, combined with our proprietary MSBAS software, INSAR Corporation achieves sub-centimetre and often millimetre-level accuracy. Our multi-sensor integration with GNSS and tiltmeters provides independently validated measurements that clients and regulators can rely on.

How quickly does INSAR Corporation respond to inquiries?

We respond to every inquiry within two hours, no matter your time zone. Contact us at info@insar.ca for project discussions, technical consultations, or urgent assessments.

Does INSAR Corporation serve clients outside Canada?

Yes. INSAR Corporation serves organizations worldwide. Our satellite-based InSAR methods allow us to monitor any location on Earth without requiring on-site presence, making us equally effective for projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond.

What is MSBAS and why does it matter?

MSBAS (Multi-Source Back-Scattering Analysis Software) is INSAR Corporation's proprietary software that integrates InSAR, GNSS, and tiltmeter data into unified, high-resolution deformation time series. It allows us to resolve both vertical and horizontal ground movement components simultaneously, delivering significantly more complete and reliable deformation intelligence than standard InSAR processing alone.

Is my project data kept confidential?

Confidentiality is a core commitment at INSAR Corporation. All client data, project results, and site information are handled with strict discretion. We operate under non-disclosure agreements and maintain rigorous data security protocols. Precise, Fast, and Confidential is not just our tagline — it is how we work on every engagement.

Ground Deformation Monitoring and Consulting

Headquartered in Ottawa, we operate globally across diverse and high-risk environments where reliable deformation monitoring is essential. We work closely with clients to ensure our insights support real-world decision-making and align with operational priorities and long-term risk management.

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Who We Are

Our team has over 20 years of experience monitoring and interpreting ground movement for organizations worldwide. We provide actionable insight when operational safety, infrastructure stability, and regulatory compliance depend on precise geospatial intelligence.

Using satellite InSAR, GNSS, and tiltmeter measurements, combined with our proprietary analytics platform, we turn complex geospatial data into clear, practical guidance. Our multi-sensor approach supports mining operations, energy infrastructure, government agencies, and other critical assets.

What is InSAR?

InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a satellite-based technology that measures ground movement with millimetre-level accuracy across large areas. By comparing radar images taken at different times, it can detect subtle shifts in the earth’s surface that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Our team combines InSAR data with GNSS and tiltmeter measurements, giving a complete view of both vertical and horizontal ground movement. This approach delivers reliable, actionable insight to help organizations monitor mining sites, energy infrastructure, groundwater levels, landslides, volcanic activity, and seismic events — protecting assets and guiding critical decisions.

Our Capabilities

Our team provides comprehensive ground deformation monitoring services: from long-term regional surveillance to rapid assessments of emerging geohazards.

Subsidence monitoring: early detection of ground movement that could impact infrastructure, facilities, and operations.
Mining & industrial monitoring: monitoring open-pit and underground mines, as well as tailings storage facilities, to ensure operational stability.
Oil & gas operations: tracking enhanced recovery, underground gas storage, and wastewater injection to support safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
Geohazard monitoring: detection of landslides, slope instability, and induced seismicity to safeguard people and assets.
Custom geospatial analytics: tailored multi-sensor monitoring solutions for complex or specialized applications.

All deliverables are produced through validated automated workflows, generating high-resolution deformation rate maps and time-series analyses that empower confident, data-driven decisions.

Industries We Support

Mining: open-pit slope stability, tailings dam integrity, underground subsidence monitoring
Oil & Gas: reservoir operations, cavern monitoring, injection impact assessment
Infrastructure & Transportation: urban subsidence, transportation corridors, dam safety
Government & Environment: geohazard monitoring, regulatory compliance, environmental risk assessment
Insurance: independent verification of ground risk and infrastructure stability

Our early-warning capability enables organizations to identify potential risks before they escalate — protecting operations, communities, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Trust & Confidentiality

Trusted worldwide by mining operators, energy companies, and government agencies, our team delivers actionable ground deformation insights with complete confidentiality. Every project is handled with care, protecting your data, findings, and operational intelligence.

Precise. Fast. Confidential. Our approach to monitoring transforms raw geospatial data into actionable intelligence for operations that can’t afford uncertainty.

Project Highlights

Discover how we use InSAR technology to monitor ground deformation with millimetre-level precision across urban areas, mining sites, energy infrastructure, landslide-prone regions, and areas affected by induced seismicity. Our work delivers high-resolution deformation maps and time-series analyses through automated, multi-sensor processing workflows.