GPS displacement monitoring system for the precise measuring of rock movements

摘要

Monitoring rock deformations is important to assessing the stability of rock structures, i.e., slopes, tunnels, dams, foundations, etc., to confirm the validity of the design during/after construction and to assist in answering specific questions on a project, etc. In order to achieve successful monitoring, various instruments and systems have been developed. The Global Positioning System (GPS) has the potential to become an attractive monitoring tool in Rock Engineering.