The present paper deals with a performance assessment of the ERA5 wave dataset in an ocean basin where local wind waves superimpose on swell waves. evaluation framework relies observed data collected during coastal experimental campaign carried out offshore southern Oman coast Western Arabian Sea. applied procedure requires detailed investigation waves, and aims at classifying regimes: spectra have been split using 2D partition scheme characteristics evaluated for each component. Once...

In the present paper, coastal risk is assessed, at a regional scale, to produce map that will help prioritize policies and economic resources in management planning activities. The DPSIR method here used taking into account processes cause/effect relationship between Drivers Pressures, which induce an alteration of actual State and, hence, Impacts on environment, society economy. study area located South Italy (Apulia region), where Risk Index calculated mapped for all municipalities facing...

The growing concentration of population and the related increase in human activities coastal areas require numerical simulations to analyze effects flooding events that might occur susceptible order determine effective management practices safety measures safeguard inhabited areas. reliability analysis is dependent on correct evaluation key inputs such as return period events, vulnerability exposed assets, other risk factors (e.g., spatial distribution elements at risk, their economic value,...

This study addresses the imperative need for adaptation strategies to climate impacts in coastal areas, particularly vulnerable change effects. Under Interreg project “AdriaClim,” our research aims provide a comprehensive account of predicted and corresponding measures three key sectors economy Puglia region (Southern Italy): erosion, aquaculture, tourism. Analyzing regional projections, climatic anomalies Apulia have been delineated. Together with description investigated sectors, expected...

The traditional approach for coastal monitoring consists in ground investigations that are burdensome both terms of logistics and costs, on a national or even regional scale. Earth Observation (EO) techniques can represent cost-effective alternative wide scale monitoring. Thanks to the all-weather day/night radar imaging capability nationwide acquisition plan named MapItaly, devised by Italian Space Agency active since 2010, COSMO-SkyMed (CSK) constellation is able provide X-band images...

Nowadays, erosion and flooding risks represent a serious threat to coastal areas this trend will be worsened due climate change. The increasing concentration of population in has negative impact on the ecosystem change land use exploitation natural resources, which also increased exposure hazards. Risk assessment is hence primary topic are often affected by mismanagement competition interest between stakeholders. This paper presents an integrated model for risk as well its application test...

Bruno, M.F.; Molfetta M.G.; Mossa, M., Nutricato, R., Morea, A., and Chiaradia, M.T., 2016. Coastal observation through Cosmo-SkyMed high-resolution SAR images. In: Vila-Concejo, A.; Bruce, E.; Kennedy, D.M., McCarroll, R.J. (eds.), Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium (Sydney, Australia). Journal Research, Special Issue, No. 75, pp. 795–799. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.The study deals with application further improvement an advanced Earth Observation system, named...

The present paper aims to show and discuss the long term continuous recordings of both meteorological hydrodynamic data collected in a semi enclosed sea. site question is composed by Mar Grande Piccolo basins (Southern Italy), which are mutually connected. In turn, joined Ionian Sea means two openings. Therefore, system shows features typical lagunar environment, also affected coastal heavy industry anthropic pressure, thus being highly vulnerable. A monitoring its hydrodynamics could be...

Continuous monitoring of coastal areas is a necessary condition for proper activities regulation. Coastal area alterations, even in the short term, fact, may lead to significant social change development economic and lifestyle populations living regions. This paper deals with an integrated operational Earth Observation system aimed provide complete both natural built environments. Three different software engines have been coupled fully exploit COSMO-SkyMed images using SAR InSAR techniques...

Bruno, M.F., Molfetta, M.G., Petrillo, A.F., 2014. The influence of interannual variability mean sea level in the Adriatic Sea on extreme values. In: Green, A.N. and Cooper, J.A.G. (eds.), Proceedings 13th International Coastal Symposium (Durban, South Africa), Journal Research, Special Issue No. 70, pp. 241–246, ISSN 0749-0208.The analysis data, low middle (south Italy),collected by 6 stations belonging to National Tide Gauge Network Apulia Region Meteomarine Network, shows a generalized...

Local adaptation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Farnham approach to managing pathogen risk in recreational waters was readily achieved given extensive microbiological beach data for Sydney, and a clear understanding applying 'Annapolis Protocol' sanitary survey component classification. Daily enterococci counts were predicted by rainfall (>10 mm 24 h or >5 over 4-5 days), wind direction/speed, sunlight tide during dry periods. Quantitative microbial assessment models (maximum...

Accurate geolocation of SAR data is nowadays strongly required because the increasing number high resolution sensors available as for instance from TerraSAR-X / TanDEM-X and COSMO-SkyMed space-borne missions. Both stripmap spotlight acquisition modes provide metric to sub spatial which demands ability ensure a accuracy same order magnitude. Geocoding quality depends on several factors in particular knowledge actual values satellite position along orbit, delay introduced by additional path...

In the context of climate and environmental change assessment, use probabilistic models in which parameters a given distribution may vary accordance with time has reinforced need for appropriate procedures to recognize “statistical significance” trends data series arising from stochastic processes. This paper introduces parametric methodology, exploits measure based on Akaike Information Criterion (AICΔ), Rescaled version Generalized Extreme Value distribution, linear deterministic trend...

A new system for estimating the synthetic parameters of sea states during physical investigations has been implemented. The technique proposed herein is based on stereographic analysis digital images acquired with optical sensors. series ad hoc floating markers made and properly moored to bottom a large wave tank estimate generated waves. implemented acquisition algorithm provide automatic recognition all by pair sensors that synchronously captures their instantaneous location tracks...

Abstract. The Coastal Engineering Laboratory (LIC) of the DICATECh Polytechnic University Bari (Italy) maintains a place-based research program in Mar Grande and Piccolo Taranto (a coastal system southern Italy), providing records hydrodynamic water-quality measurements. This site is one most complex marine ecosystem models terms ecological, social, economic activities. It considered highly vulnerable for presence naval base, biggest refinery Europe oil refinery. Two fixed stations have been...

Abstract. The Coastal Engineering Laboratory (LIC) of DICATECh the Polytechnic University Bari (Italy) maintains a place-based research programme in Mar Grande and Piccolo Taranto (a coastal system southern Italy), providing records hydrodynamic water-quality measurements. This site is one most complex marine ecosystem models terms ecological, social economic activities. It considered highly vulnerable because presence naval base, biggest steel mill Europe an oil refinery. Two fixed stations...

Sea wave reflection from coastal protection structures is one of the main issues in design process. Several empirical formulas have been proposed so far to predict coefficient rubble mound breakwaters and smooth slopes. The aim this study investigate a structure placed front vertical concrete seawall. experimental tests were performed on two-dimensional flume by reproducing with steep single primary layer armored novel artificial unit. A new approach for prediction based dimensional analysis...