A5021964283- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geological formations and processes
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
- Magnetic confinement fusion research
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- GNSS positioning and interference
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Polar Research and Ecology
- Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
University of Genoa
2013-2024
University of Calabria
2019
Joint Research Centre
2011
National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development
2003-2010
Abstract Here we review the multiple interactions between endemic Mediterranean seagrass, Posidonia oceanica , and coastal geomorphologic processes as an outstanding example of biogeomorphology, taking into account recent advances in field. Seagrass meadows are among most important elements for functioning marine ecosystems, represent a major focus research conservation. Being considered priority habitat, P. protected by several European Union directives national laws. In this paper examine:...
The Ligurian Sea is a deep basin in the northernmost sector of western Mediterranean which shows peculiar hydrodynamic and meteo-oceanographic features. coasts are among most urbanised industrialised along Italian coastline: main causes disturbance being littoral urban development harbour activities, building rail- highways, presence several polluted discharges. This review, by evaluating huge scientific output published last three decades, describes discusses important geological,...
The important goal of adding to the bootstrap current a more flexible tool, capable producing and controlling steady-state profiles with high fraction non-inductive plasma current, could be reached using lower hybrid drive (LHCD) effect. Experiments performed on FTU (Frascati Tokamak Upgrade) demonstrated that LHCD can occur at reactor-graded density, provided parametric instability (PI)-produced broadening spectrum launched by antenna is reduced under proper operating conditions, relatively...
The recognized ecological importance of Posidonia oceanica, the most important seagrass Mediterranean Sea, makes it crucial to assess state health its meadows, discriminating natural from anthropogenic impacts. In this paper, hydrodynamic conditions at upper limit P. oceanica meadows along Ligurian coast (NW Sea) were investigated. A relationship between distance meadow shoreline and morphodynamic domain beach (i.e. distinctive types produced by topography, wave climate sediment composition)...
The Italian natural history museums are facing a critical situation, due to the progressive loss of scientific relevance, decreasing economic investments, and scarcity personnel. This is extremely alarming, especially for ensuring long-term preservation precious collections they host. Moreover, commitment in fieldwork increase concurrent taxonomic research rarely considered priorities, while most activities addressed public events with political payoffs, such as exhibits, didactic meetings,...
In this paper, we present a map describing the main geomorphological features of coastal and marine area between towns Albenga Savona (Ligurian Sea, NW Mediterranean) corresponding to stretch ∼40 km. To produce map, collated data from literature, orthophotos, perspective photos, multibeam side scan sonar data, undertook direct surveys ground truth obtained using indirect techniques. We divided information into nine thematic layers, including bathymetry, natural types, elements, seafloor...
Abstract Rip currents are one of the most significant environmental hazards for beachgoers and interest to coastal scientists. Several studies have been conducted understand rip current dynamics, several approaches hazard assessment proposed. In general, purpose is provide knowledge tools support authorities lifeguards in risk prevention. This study proposes application an expeditious methodology evaluate risk, based on probability theory. The tested area was located along Alassio beach, a...
Ferrari, M.; Cabella, R.; Berriolo, G., and Montefalcone, M., 2014. Gravel sediment bypass between contiguous littoral cells in the NW Mediterranean Sea. The efficiency of a rocky headland delimiting preventing was investigated coastal area Liguria (Italy, Mediterranean). This harbours two pocket beaches separated by that can be considered as geomorphic hydrodynamic limit cells. Surveys using single-beam echo sounder were carried out order to update historical data on morphology...