Researchers at the University of Houston used satellite radar imaging to analyze 744 bridges globally and found that synthetic aperture radar can detect millimeter-scale structural movements that signal early warning signs of failure. The study, published in Nature Communications, showed that satellite monitoring could reduce high-risk bridge classifications by roughly one-third, with the greatest benefits in regions like Africa and Oceania where traditional inspections are limited.
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Researchers at the University of Houston used satellite radar imaging to analyze 744 bridges globally and found that synthetic aperture radar can detect millimeter-scale structural movements that signal early warning signs of failure. The study, published in Nature Communications, showed that satellite monitoring could reduce high-risk bridge classifications by roughly one-third, with the greatest benefits in regions like Africa and Oceania where traditional inspections are limited.