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Spektrum is an ETH Zurich project to translate geophysical techniques for landslide monitoring developed in the section for Engineering Seismology at the into a practical product to solve real-world problems. Most information available for characterizing and monitoring unstable rock slopes are acquired by sensing displacements at the Earth’s surface, possibly missing critical structural changes at depth. We provide a solution to overcome this gap by measuring ambient vibrations on potentially unstable slopes and rock features. The vibrational properties provide information on the extent of the instability and the degradation of the rock mass – similar to structural health monitoring of large bridges and dams. The technique can be applied for real-time monitoring but also by using temporary and portable sensors for rapid characterization of the slope as a base for in-depth geological investigations. The Pioneer Fellowship is supported by the ETH Foundation and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab of ETH Zurich. |
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| Project Leader at SED | Mauro Häusler |
| Funding Source | ETH Foundation |
| Duration | 2022 - 2023 (18 months) |
| Keywords | Ambient vibrations, landslides, rock slope instabilities |
| Research Field | Engineering Seismology, Real-time monitoring |
| Website | https://www.spektrum-geophysik.ch/ |