The current availability of advanced remote sensing technologies in the field landslide analysis allows for rapid and easily updatable data acquisitions, improving traditional capabilities detection, mapping monitoring, as well optimizing fieldwork investigating hazardous or inaccessible areas, while granting at same time safety operators. Among Earth Observation (EO) techniques last decades optical Very High Resolution (VHR) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery represent very effective...

In this paper, the potential of Infrared Thermography (IRT) as a novel operational tool for landslide surveying, mapping and characterization was tested demonstrated in different case studies, by analyzing various types instability processes (rock slide/fall, roto-translational slide-flow). particular, IRT applied, both from terrestrial airborne platforms, an integrated methodology with other geomatcs methods, such laser scanning (TLS) global positioning systems (GPS), detection landslides’...

Abstract Introduction The aim of the study was to evaluate effects high-dose fenoldopam, a selective dopamine-1 receptor, on renal function and organ perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in infants with congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods A prospective single-center randomized double-blind controlled trial conducted pediatric cardiac surgery department. We younger than 1 year CHD biventricular anatomy (with exclusion isolated ventricular atrial septal defect) receive blindly...

The primary objective of this paper is to present a semiautomatic procedure that, integrated with traditional methods, can be useful for rapid definition rock fall susceptibility scenarios the purpose civil protection. Due its morphology (steep slopes and narrow valleys), regional seismicity, mass characteristics, Nera Valley (Valnerina, Umbria Region, Italy) characterized by high risk. With aim covering wide range features investigating main advantages drawbacks proposed approach, data...

One of the targets Sendai Framework is to reduce disaster damage critical infrastructure and disruption basic services, particularly in educational facilities, develop their resilience. To assess geo-hydrological seismic risk awareness schools Tuscany (Italy), ad hoc questionnaires were set up. These focused on knowledge correct behaviours procedures during an emergency as well perception. different for each school age (from 3 19 years old) even conceived a didactic instrument. We...

We map and monitor the condition of linear structures using Measurement Points (MPs) from satellite Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), deal with uncertainty localising detected deformation along building elevation. combine spatial information MPs elevation measurements collected by Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS surveying to understand where structural motions occurred. The are geolocated z-direction exploiting their height (hMP) compared surveyed buildings surrounding ground...

Three-quarters of the world population suffered natural disasters at least once between 1980 and 2000. Furthermore, last years' chronicles showed us several geological events that repededly affected urban landscapes. As a consequence beside loss human lives environmental degradation, lots students were excluded from school, many whom never to return. Natural hazards have physical, educational, economic psychosocial impacts. Nowadays it is well ascertained decrease this impact by means...

This paper presents the main results of GB-InSAR (ground based interferometric synthetic aperture radar) monitoring Capriglio landslide (Northern Apennines, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy), activated on 6 April 2013. The landslide, triggered by prolonged rainfall, is constituted two adjacent enlarging bodies with a roto-translational kinematics. They in sequence and subsequently joined into large earth flow, channelizing downstream Bardea Creek, for total length about 3600 m. displacement rate...

The stability of a rock slope is strongly influenced by the pattern groundwater flow through fracture system, which may lead to an increase in water pressure partly open joints and consequent decrease wall strength. comprehension challenging but vital aspect engineering geology since fractures’ spatial distribution, connectivity, aperture guide both movement quantity within volume. In literature, most accepted methods hydraulically characterise fractured rocks situ are single borehole packer...

<ns3:p>Social media and crowdsourcing (SMCS) are increasingly proving useful for addressing the effects of natural human-made hazards. SMCS allow different stakeholders to share crucial information during disaster management processes strengthen community resilience through engagement collaboration. To harvest these opportunities there is a need better knowledge on diverse scenarios. These challenges being addressed within LINKS Horizon 2020 project. The project aims at strengthening...

Abstract Reliable wind speed data is crucial for applications such as estimating local (future) power.&amp;#xD;Global Climate Models (GCMs) and Regional (RCMs) provide forecasts over multi-&amp;#xD;decadal periods. However, their outputs vary substantially, higher-resolution models come with&amp;#xD;increased computational demands. In this study, we analyze how the spatial resolution of different&amp;#xD;GCMs RCMs affects reliability simulated speeds power, using ERA5 data&amp;#xD;as a...

Hazards may arise not only from inundation and the direct effects of flowing water but also physical impacts sediment movement, erosion, deposition, resulting destruction. Major geomorphological changes in channels occur during flood events, one important questions is how big floods impact flux landscape overall. For this reason, it to study extreme on fluvial dynamics. The key concept connectivity within a river catchment that can be used explain continuity transfer source sink movement...

Reliable wind speed data is crucial for applications such as estimating local (future) power. Global Climate Models (GCMs) and Regional (RCMs) provide forecasts over multi-decadal periods. However, their outputs vary substantially, higher-resolution models come with increased computational demands. In this study, we analyze how the spatial resolution of different GCMs RCMs affects reliability simulated speeds power, using ERA5 a reference. We present systematic procedure model evaluation...

Badland morphologies are prominent examples of linear erosion occurring on clay-rich slopes and critical hotspots for sediment production. Traditional field-based mapping these features can be both time-consuming costly, particularly over larger basins. This research proposes a novel methodology assessing badland susceptibility through multi-criteria decision-making framework known as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). methodology, developed tested in Foglia River basin Marche region...

We determined if low dose fenoldopam in neonates already receiving conventional diuretics improves urine output, fluid balance, acute kidney injury incidence (AKI) and time to extubation. A prospective controlled clinical trial a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit on 40 undergoing surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding simple ventricular septal defect atrial defect. Fenoldopam was infused at of 0.1 microg/kg/min soon after anesthesia induction infusion prolonged for 72 h 20...

Gravity-induced pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) can be produced by the collapse of volcanic crater rims or due to gravitational instability materials deposited in proximal areas during explosive activity. These types PDCs, which are also known as “glowing avalanches”, have been directly observed, and their deposits widely identified on flanks several volcanoes that fed mafic intermediate magmas. In this research, suitability landslide numerical models for simulating gravity-induced PDCs...

On 4 November 2010, a deep-seated gravitational slope deformation (North Italy) reactivated with sudden ground movement. A 450,000 m2 mountainous area moved some metres downslope, but the undeniable signs were only connected to triggering of debris flow from bulging area’s detrital cover and presence continuous perimeter fracture near crown area. Based on two detailed LiDAR surveys (2 m × 2 m) performed just few days before after event, quantitative topographic analysis was in GIS...

The acute renal failure (ARF) incidence in pediatric cardiac surgery intensive care unit (ICU) ranges from 5 to 20% of patients. In particular, clinical features neonatal ARF are mostly represented by fluid retention, anasarca and only slight creatinine increase; this is the reason why medical strategies prevent manage have limited efficacy early optimization replacement therapy (RRT) plays a key role outcome cardiopathic patients.Data on neonates admitted our ICU were prospectively...

Abstract The aim of this study is to describe the incidence brain injury ( BI ) in children with end‐stage cardiac failure who were supported B erlin H eart EXCOR ventricular assist device VAD as a bridge heart transplantation. Between J anuary 2002 and 2012, all patients &lt;18 years age underwent implantation at ambino G esú C hildren's ospital included. A total 25 included study. Median weight 22.4 months (range 3.6–154.2) 10 kg 4.5–36), respectively. Diagnosis cardiomyopathy n = 20)...