Deformation monitoring

Both measuring devices can be seamlessly combined in modern deformation monitoring.

Note that deformation analysis and interpretation of the data collected by the monitoring system is not included in this definition.

Automated deformation monitoring requires instruments to communicate with a base station.

Deformation analysis is concerned with determining if a measured displacement is significant enough to warrant a response.

However, a human operator must make considered decisions on the appropriate response to the movement, e.g. independent verification though on-site inspections, re-active controls such as structural repairs and emergency responses such as shut down processes, containment processes and site evacuation.