Digital Innovation for Application

The Invisible Risk: How We Monitor Infrastructure Damage and Support Liability Assessments Through Precise Satellite Monitoring (InSAR).

ExpoStages
ExpoStages
München / Germany
Digitale Zwillinge // Digital Twins
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | Europe/Berlin

Vortrag // Presentation

C5 | Application Dome | C5L133
English
About
Destructive ground movements caused by tunnel construction, legacy mining, and climate change are gradual processes that often have massive consequences. When infrastructure—from railroad embankments and highway sections to entire city neighbourhoods—is affected, we face more than just structural damage and restrictions on use. We are confronted with the question of responsibility and liability: Who bears the (financial) responsibility when critical infrastructure is damaged or fails unexpectedly? In practice, action is often not taken until the first cracks are already visible. But by that point, repair costs and legal risks have already risen dramatically. How can we proactively address these complex risks and clarify liability issues before significant damage occurs? The answer lies in precise spatiotemporal monitoring. In this presentation, we’ll use concrete real-world examples (Munich, Essen, Hamburg, …) to show how we can measure ground movements from space early and reliably. You’ll learn how high-resolution InSAR measurements are actively used in practice to monitor induced ground movements, safely support construction projects, and protect the integrity of infrastructure based on data.

Speakers

Jan Anderssohn

Business DevelopmentTRE ALTAMIRA

Moderators

Juraj Holub

CEOSpeaking Heroes