Sarah Conway

Background

About Sarah Conway

I am a dedicated geodesist specializing in Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and multi-GNSS research, with a keen interest in natural hazards monitoring and optimization of geodetic networks. My professional background includes extensive experience in handling large datasets and leading projects focused on process automation. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various geodetic instruments, including static GPS, tiltmeters, and gravimeters, complemented by advanced UNIX skills and a track record of producing high-quality research and technical documentation. In my previous role as a geophysicist at the US Geological Survey, I successfully executed multiple field projects and provided technical support for diverse geodetic instruments at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory. Notably, I played a pivotal role in managing the transition and installation of new geodetic sites, encompassing site reconnaissance, selection, permitting, and network configuration. During the notable 2018 Kilauea eruption, I orchestrated the installation and maintenance of a comprehensive network of temporary and remote GNSS sites, facilitating the collection of invaluable data. In my current capacity at the NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS), I collaborate closely with data and field engineers, overseeing the acquisition and integration of data from various geodetic networks to enhance NOAA's Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). Additionally, I contribute to the maintenance of NGS GNSS sites worldwide and engage in collaborative efforts with numerous federal and private GNSS networks. As the project manager spearheading the modernization of the station network to the RINEX3 format and the migration of data ingest to Python3, I am committed to ensuring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency. Furthermore, I am actively involved in the integration of InSAR for interframe velocity calculations and CORS station change validation. My research endeavors have encompassed leveraging InSAR data from JERS-1 and employing non-linear inversions to model (3D-BEM) and characterize intrusional events at Kīlauea Volcano, Hawaii, in 1993. Additionally, I utilized coherence images from the CosmoSky-Med satellite to track lava flow progression during the Pu'u O'o eruption. Presently, my research focus revolves around optimizing data manipulation processes and enhancing efficiency for managing large datasets.