Simultaneous Inversion of Multiple Faults' Parameters From InSAR Data
Using a Genetic Algorithm
Abstract
Interferometric synthetic-aperture radar (InSAR) interferograms contain
valuable information about the fault systems hidden beneath the surface
of the Earth. In a new approach, we aim to fit InSAR ground deformation
data using a volumetric distribution of multiple seismic point sources
whose parameters are found by a genetic algorithm. The resulting source
distribution could provide another useful tool in solving the difficult
problem of accurately mapping earthquake faults. To test the algorithm,
we first apply it to synthetic data, followed by applications to an
ALOS-2 InSAR interferogram. We report first results and discuss
advantages and disadvantages of this approach.