Comprehensive study of anthropogenically unstable territory around the Rivne NPP, Ukraine
 
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Department of Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
 
 
Submission date: 2025-12-07
 
 
Final revision date: 2026-01-08
 
 
Acceptance date: 2026-01-12
 
 
Publication date: 2026-04-03
 
 
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Borys Volodymyrovych Chetverikov   

Department of Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
 
 
Geomatics, Landmanagement and Landscape 2026;(1)
 
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The article presents an extensive and multifaceted study of the territory surrounding the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, which were carried out through the integrated use of Earth remote sensing data and advanced geoinformation technologies. The research framework encompasses three interrelated components that collectively provide a holistic understanding of the region’s geodynamic and environmental conditions. The first component focuses on identifying and analyzing areas characterized by significant anthropogenic pressure, including zones affected by industrial activity, urban development, and natural landscape transformations. This assessment is supported by high-resolution satellite imagery, which enables the detection of subtle surface changes and land-use dynamics. The second component involves the development of a detailed geoinformation system (GIS) for the Varash municipal territorial community. Using very-high-resolution satellite data, the authors created a multilayer digital model that integrates spatial, environmental, infrastructural, and socio-economic information. This GIS platform supports long-term monitoring, spatial planning, and decision-making at both municipal and regional levels. The third component employs Sentinel-1 interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data to determine vertical ground displacements with high precision. The interferometric analysis revealed that vertical deformations across the study area during 2022–2025 ranged from 12 to 30 mm, which indicates the overall stabile ground conditions of the territory around the Rivne NPP. The study highlights the significant potential of modern satellite-based technologies for monitoring critical infrastructure, managing territorial development, and enhancing environmental safety.
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