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Project Code [2020-CCRP-MS.68]

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Project title

Geophysical and Earth Observation Tools for Evaluating the Condition of Slopes

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Environmental Protection Agency

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Shane Donohue

Project Abstract

The world�s transportation arteries and flood defences are supported by a vast network of man-made slopes (e.g. embankments, dams). Recent extreme weather has highlighted their vulnerability, with the resulting landslides impacting users and operators, and the wider economy. The GEOTECS project aims to develop novel approaches that are capable of monitoring the condition of these slopes, so that repairs can be targeted, and failures avoided. These approaches will be capable of (1) identifying slope instability on a network scale, (2) analysing the internal causes of instability, and (3) monitoring the deterioration of this infrastructure, with respect to climate change.

Grant Approved

�201,239.66

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/10/2020

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/09/2024