Solid Earth deformation monitoring using satellite altimetry in Southwestern coasts in Taiwan

Kai Chien Cheng, Cheinway Hwang, Yu Hsiang Chung, Ching Yao Huang, Shiang Hung Wei, Hyongki Lee, C. K. Shum, Chung Yen Kuo

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Abstract

A novel method of using waveform retracked altimeter observations on land for the monitoring of the solid Earth deformation in Taiwan is described in the article. The southwestern coasts of Taiwan have been experiencing a significant land subsidence in the rate of ∼8 cm/year, due to, in part, the excess extraction of the underground water. The first-order leveling networks and the GPS control points available in the area were used to verified the results of the waveform retracked altimeter observation. In this study, we proposed to use TOPEX/Poseidon (T/P) altimeter land observations from 1992-2002 on one T/P groundtrack that passes the southwestern coasts of Taiwan where is part of the Chia-Nan Plain with the main vegetation being rice paddy. This special vegetation and flat terrain provide an opportunity for successful waveform retracking. The comparison between T/P retracked result and that from the leveling network and GPS control points are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2010
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2163-2166
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781424495658, 9781424495665
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2010 30th IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2010 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 2010 Jul 252010 Jul 30

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)

Other

Other2010 30th IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period10-07-2510-07-30

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)

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