Ground Deformation Monitoring and Consulting Services

Who We Are

With 20 years of experience and a global client base, INSAR Corporation provides high-precision ground movement monitoring that safeguards infrastructure, communities, and the environment. Based in Ottawa, Canada, we combine advanced geospatial monitoring with expert consulting to help organizations understand, anticipate, and manage ground deformation before it becomes a risk.

By integrating state-of-the-art remote sensing technologies — InSAR, GNSS, and tiltmeters — with our proprietary MSBAS software, we transform complex data into actionable intelligence. Our high-resolution analyses support predictive modeling, risk mitigation, and informed decision-making, empowering organizations worldwide to act proactively and protect critical assets with confidence.

For project inquiries, technical consultations, or collaborations, please contact info@insar.ca.

What is InSAR?

InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a satellite-based remote sensing technology that measures ground surface deformation with millimeter-level precision. By comparing radar images captured at different times, InSAR detects subtle surface movements over large areas, making it a critical tool for monitoring infrastructure, mining operations, subsidence, landslides, and other geohazards.

We enhance InSAR data with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and tiltmeters, integrating multiple measurements to generate high-resolution deformation time series. These measurements can be tracked in line-of-sight (ascending and descending) or resolved into vertical and horizontal components.

Our multi-sensor approach enables detection of subtle ground movements caused by mining, energy operations, groundwater management, carbon sequestration, landslides, volcanic activity, and earthquakes. By combining advanced monitoring technologies with expert data integration, we deliver actionable insights that help clients mitigate risk, protect infrastructure, and make informed decisions.

Our Capabilities

We offer a comprehensive range of ground deformation monitoring and geospatial analysis services. We track subsidence to identify ground movements that directly impact clients, infrastructure, and operations. For mining and industrial sites, we monitor open-pit and underground mines, tailings dams, and other facilities to manage operational risk effectively.

We evaluate the impacts of oil and gas operations, including enhanced oil recovery, underground gas storage, and caverns, ensuring safe and compliant operations. We also detect ground movements associated with wastewater and fluid injection, helping clients meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Our expertise extends to induced seismic activity, landslides, and other geohazards to support safety and compliance. Additionally, we provide custom geospatial analytics, delivering tailored InSAR and integrated monitoring solutions for complex or specialized applications.

Industries We Support

We provide high-precision ground movement monitoring for organizations across Mining, Energy, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environmental Management, Insurance, and Government. Using InSAR and integrated geospatial technologies, we detect ground deformation with millimeter-scale accuracy, delivering actionable intelligence for long-term monitoring, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and proactive risk management.

Our early-warning capability enables organizations to identify potential risks before they escalate, supporting timely mitigation and safeguarding critical infrastructure, operations, and communities worldwide.

Project Highlights

See how we apply InSAR technology to monitor ground deformation with millimeter-level precision across diverse applications. We track urban subsidence affecting clients and infrastructure, monitor mining and industrial operations to manage operational risk, and assess oil and gas activities, including enhanced oil recovery and underground caverns.

Our monitoring also covers wastewater injection impacts, induced seismic activity, landslides, and other natural hazards, providing actionable insights for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and infrastructure protection. Project previews showcase deformation rate maps generated through fully automated workflows, revealing subtle surface changes linked to industrial activity, natural hazards, and environmental processes.

Large-Scale Subsidence
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