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Description

The research group of the academic discipline CEAR-04/A – Topography and  Cartography carries out activities and research in Geomatics; in particular, the activities are related to the applications of Geomatics in the field of civil engineering, architecture, environment and cultural heritage. The scientific and teaching activity of the research group of the academic discipline "Surveying and Mapping" is addressed to the following fields: topography, photogrammetry, cartography, laser scanning, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

The research is mainly aimed at the acquisition, processing, analysis and management of metric or thematic data relating to structures and infrastructures, architectural heritage, and to the environment.

The fields of application are the GNSS systems, the photogrammetric procedures for 3D reconstruction, the laser scanning survey, the use of Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS or “drones”) for proximity remote sensing, the study of tools and methods for the control and monitoring of the territory and the structures, the use of SAR systems and Earth observation imaging systems.

 

Research activity

• Scan-to-BIM technology for parametric modelling and implementation of BIM systems of historic buildings and infrastructures
• Proximity aerial surveys using UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for photogrammetric and multi-spectral applications
• 3D survey techniques of archaeological Cultural Heritage for documentation, implementation of web-GIS systems and virtual reconstructions
• Multi-constellation GNSS satellite positioning and networks of GNSS permanent stations for real-time positioning;
• Study of dam monitoring techniques using GNSS and remote sensing,
• Earth observation image-processing for environmental monitoring.

 

Main research projects

• Research projects PON “NEPTIS – ICT—based solutions for augmented fruition and exploration of' Cultural Heritage” (PON03PE_00214_3 – 2015-2017);
• PRIN2008 “Advanced methodologies for the survey, documentation and visualization of Cultural Heritage”;
• PRIN2009 “Excavations and research in Elaiussa Sebaste (TURKEY): multidisciplinary study for the knowledge of a port city of sub-eastern Anatolia”;
• PRIN2005 “Permanent GPS networks station for real-time surveying in control and emergency applications”.
• Third party works “Supporto alla implementazione del monitoraggio satellitare della vegetazione sommersa della laguna dello Stagnone.” Commissioning: Planetek Italia Srl.
• Scientific collaboration agreement “REDoX-UNIPA Remote Early Detection of Xylella” . Commissioning: CNR.
• Scientific collaboration agreement “Ricerca di nuove popolazioni naturali di Z. sicula”. Commissioning: Dipartimento Regionale dello Sviluppo Rurale e Territoriale dell’Assessorato Regionale dell'agricoltura, dello Sviluppo Rurale e della Pesca mediterranea della Regione Siciliana.

 

Keywords

Geomatics, Topography, Photogrammetry, GNSS, Laser Scanning, SAPR, Remote Sensing, SAR