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EGMS Validation: NHAZCA selected for the European Ground Motion Service by Copernicus

EGMS validation NHAZCA Copernicus

We are proud to announce that NHAZCA has been selected for the framework contract dedicated to the validation of the European Ground Motion Service (EGMS), one of the most strategic components of the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service. The assignment covers four production cycles (2024–2027) and recognises NHAZCA’s expertise in ground motion monitoring, satellite InSAR data processing and Earth Observation technologies.

This capability is backed by more than 15 years of experience in processing and interpreting interferometric data. NHAZCA pioneered the use of InSAR technology to measure even the smallest terrain deformations with millimetre accuracy. Our know‑how has been refined through hundreds of projects monitoring land, infrastructure and natural or anthropogenic risks.

Our mission is to turn research into operational tools. We develop natural hazard monitoring solutions by integrating satellite InSAR/DInSAR, PhotoMonitoring™ and ground‑based instrumentation. Selection for EGMS also stems from our leadership in coordinating validation of the Italian IRIDE Ground Service, underscoring the company’s scientific and operational strength. This achievement consolidates NHAZCA’s role as an international reference player in the development and validation of advanced geospatial solutions.

Satellite data validation: quality, accuracy and reliability

The contract includes advanced scientific validation activities designed to guarantee the reliability of the EGMS service. Our work will focus on:

  • accuracy of ground deformation estimates;
  • consistency across multi‑temporal and multi‑source datasets;
  • robustness of products derived from InSAR techniques;
  • overall quality of information services provided at European scale.

These activities ensure that satellite data used by institutions, researchers and decision‑makers are robust, comparable and scientifically validated.

satellite monitoring of ground deformation with InSAR technology

Why the European Ground Motion Service is strategic

The European Ground Motion Service is an innovative infrastructure for continuous monitoring of ground deformation across Europe. Its products support subsidence monitoring, assessment of critical infrastructure stability, natural hazard analysis, and the study of climate change impacts, while providing urban planners with up‑to‑date data. By integrating cutting‑edge satellite technologies, EGMS delivers an unprecedented view of ground deformation phenomena on a continental scale.

An international consortium of excellence

NHAZCA coordinates a highly qualified international consortium, bringing together leading scientific, engineering and technological expertise: CERI – Sapienza University of Rome, ALSO Space, Faculty of Geo‑Information Science and Earth Observation (University of Twente), INGV – National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, insar.sk, Planetek Italia and Terradue. Collaboration between these partners provides an ecosystem of expertise essential for ensuring quality and reliability.

European Ground Motion Service for land monitoring

NHAZCA’s role in Earth Observation initiatives

Contributing to this programme means taking part in one of Europe’s most advanced Earth Observation initiatives, while strengthening NHAZCA’s presence in strategic European projects and its contribution to innovation in land monitoring. NHAZCA will continue to work responsibly to support a service with tangible impacts on land management, environmental safety and risk prevention. This milestone reinforces our mission: transforming scientific research and advanced technologies into practical tools to understand, monitor and mitigate natural and anthropogenic risks.