Description
Measuring geological stability of oil and gas fields and pipe-lines is necessary in order to prevent pollution. The project idea is to establish and implement Differential Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (DInSAR) technology in AS Regio and study the potential markets. DInSAR is a satellite technology that allows to measure surface and buildings deformations up to millimetre accuracies. Using complex phase information processing of radar satellite data it is possible to detect both rising and subsidence. This project, supported under the small grant scheme, will aim to further elaborate the project idea with the aim of preparing the project application for the main open call under the GII programme. The project focus will be on building up the necessary competences in cooperation with partners, conducting first test studies about Estonia, meeting the potential clients in Estonia and building up international partners network and outreaching and popularization activities.
Summary of project results
Project was needed to study potential markets in order to develop and implement new technology in pollution prevention area. Technology is called Differential Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (DInSAR) and is used in geological stability of oil and gas fields and pipe-lines measurements. The objective of the project was to elaborate the project idea with necessary market search and partner search activities. All planned activities were carried out, no derivations detected from the initial project plan, hence green business idea is considered to have been developed and assessed. Project promoter has delivered a manual for the future technology development thesis, visited a ESA Living Planet Symposium 2013 in Scotland and has elaborated cooperation ties with potential partners. Project has resulted with fruitful cooperation, potential partners for future activities are Tallinn Technical University, Norwegian research institute Norut and a company called GlobeSAR.
Summary of bilateral results