{"id":20734,"date":"2025-09-26T06:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=20734"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:15:59","slug":"mars-technology-finds-hidden-bridge-cracks-swiss-scientists-use-nasas-seismic-waves-while-infrastructure-collapses-without-anyone-knowing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/09\/26\/mars-technology-finds-hidden-bridge-cracks-swiss-scientists-use-nasas-seismic-waves-while-infrastructure-collapses-without-anyone-knowing\/","title":{"rendered":"“Mars Technology Finds Hidden Bridge Cracks”: Swiss Scientists Use NASA’s Seismic Waves While Infrastructure Collapses Without Anyone Knowing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\udef0\ufe0f A Swiss startup, Mondaic, uses Mars-inspired technology<\/strong> to enhance infrastructure safety<\/strong> on Earth.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd0d The software detects hidden damage<\/strong> in structures like bridges, pipelines, and aircraft components.<\/li>\n
  • \u2601\ufe0f Mondaic combines wave physics<\/strong> with cloud computing<\/strong> for efficient, non-invasive inspections.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\ude80 The technology holds potential for aerospace applications<\/strong> and future Mars missions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In an unexpected twist of technological adaptation, a Swiss startup named Mondaic is leveraging software originally developed for Martian exploration to revolutionize infrastructure safety on Earth. What began as a tool for understanding the subterranean secrets of Mars is now being employed to detect hidden damage in critical structures such as bridges, pipelines, and aircraft components. Founded by Christian Boehm, Michael Afanasiev, and Lion Krischer, Mondaic is a spin-off from ETH Zurich\u2019s Seismology and Wave Physics group. This innovative application of wave physics software represents a significant advancement in non-invasive inspection techniques, providing a new layer of safety and reliability to infrastructure across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n

    Adapting Martian Technology for Earth<\/h2>\n

    Originally, Mondaic’s technology was designed to delve into the mysteries of Mars’ interior. By analyzing seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission, Boehm and his colleagues developed models to reveal the planet’s crust and core. However, the same wave-based techniques used for this extraterrestrial exploration soon found practical applications here on Earth. The technology\u2019s ability to detect structural flaws without invasive procedures made it an ideal candidate for infrastructure inspection.<\/p>\n

    Utilizing wave physics, Mondaic\u2019s software sends waves through solid objects, while sensors detect changes in their movement caused by internal features. By comparing real-world data to a digital twin of the object, the software can identify inconsistencies indicating damage or irregularities. This method allows for precise detection of issues such as cracks or water infiltration in structures like bridges and aircraft parts.<\/p>\n

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