Satellite-Based Pipeline Encroachment Monitoring

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Damage Prevention and Mitigation -- Excavation Damage Prevention

The technology provides the capabilities of a new generation of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) satellites that are now in orbit and operational. One key capability investigated was the use of the higher resolution beam modes available from all these newer satellite

Satellite monitoring offers unique advantages to the industry in meeting the objectives of managing third party encroachment and potential for mechanical damage. PRCI Satellite Technology Evaluation for ROW encroachment – accessing an expanded satellite Network • Optical and SAR (RADARSAT-1). Prior results show 80%+ detection with less than 15% false call and it Reports in 3.5 hours.

Increased Safety - The technology enhances safety using new InSAR satellites in terms of increased probability of detection of pipeline encroachment events over older satellites.

Satellite-Based Pipeline Encroachment Monitoring, Final Report, Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), Contract PR-394-113703-R03, 2012