Geodesic Monitoring Systems: A Critical Analysis of Instruments and Sensors Used

Abstract

Geodesic monitoring systems are used for the surveillance of several modern constructions. They have evolved very fast over the past years along with several breakthroughs in engineering. The first part of the article presents the main components of such a system: hardware and software components. The second part analyzes the different types of sensors used, along with their advantages and disadvantages. As a conclusion, we’ll present an algorithm for setting up a modern monitoring system. Finally, we’ll indicate the shortcomings of current implementations and present future developments that will take these systems a step higher.