A5074453460- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications
- Landslides and related hazards
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Remote Sensing and Land Use
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
University of Bologna
2015-2025
University of Florence
2020-2023
Paderborn University
2023
The University of Queensland
2023
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
2020-2023
University of Belgrade
2023
University of Oxford
2023
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
2021-2022
Universidade de São Paulo
2022
University of Coimbra
2022
In this paper, a new semi-automatic procedure to transform three-dimensional point clouds of complex objects finite element models is presented and validated. The conceives the cloud as stacking sections. complexity arbitrary, since designed for terrestrial laser scanner surveys applied buildings with irregular geometry, such historical buildings. aims at solving problems connected generation these structures by constructing fine discretized geometry reduced amount time ready be used...
The opportunities of retrieving geospatial datasets as open data and the reliability Free Open Source Software (FOSS) GIS increased possibilities performing a large number analyses. In particular, worldwide availability Digital Elevation Model (DEM) permits to compute several topographic indexes able characterize land morphology. this paper, we evaluate performances different source in calculation Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), widespread index hydrological analysis that describes tendency...
In recent years, molecular imaging addressing the C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) has increasingly been used in various clinical settings. Here, we aimed to assess radiopharmaceutical uptake and image contrast determine most relevant applications for CXCR4-directed imaging. We also investigated impact of specific activity on scan contrast. Methods: Patients (n = 690) with a variety neoplasms underwent total 777 PET/CT scans 68Ga-Pentixafor, serving as CXCR4-specific radioligand. A...
The aim of this work is to evaluate UAV photogrammetric and GNSS techniques investigate coastal zone morphological changes due both natural anthropogenic factors. Monitoring beach change coastline evolution trends necessary plan efficient maintenance work, sand refill engineering structures avoid drift. test area located on the Northern Adriatic coast, a few kilometres from Ravenna (Italy). Three multi-temporal surveys were performed using UAVs supported by GCPs, Post Processed Kinematic...
This study investigates vertical soil movement, a subsidence phenomenon affecting infrastructure and communities in the Emilia-Romagna region (Italy). Building upon previous research—initially based on leveling GNSS observations later expanded with interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR)—this focuses recent data from 2016 to 2021. A key innovation is use of dual-geometry ascending descending acquisitions derive east–west movement components, technique not previously applied at...
The ability to observe the world has seen significant developments in last few decades, alongside techniques and methodologies derive accurate digital replicas of observed environments. Underwater ecosystems present greater challenges remain largely unexplored, but need for reliable up-to-date information motivated birth Interreg Italy-Croatia SUSHI DROP Project (SUstainable fiSHeries wIth DROnes data Processing). aim project is map sustainable fishing achieve this goal a prototype an...
When georeferencing is a key point of coastal monitoring, it crucial to understand how the type data and object characteristics can affect result registration procedure, and, above all, assess reconstruction accuracy. For this reason, goal work evaluate performance iterative closest (ICP) method for registering clouds in environments, using single-epoch multi-sensor survey area (near Bevano river mouth, Ravenna, Italy). The combination multiple drone datasets (LiDAR photogrammetric clouds)...
Since the early 2000s, advancements in remote sensing technologies have enabled acquisition of increasingly extensive and sophisticated datasets. These technological advances emphasize critical need for effective efficient methods data communication visualization. This study examines uncertainties inherent model’s reconstruction demonstrates how mixed reality (MR) systems can be an important tool address complex geological challenges by enabling visualization intricate datasets...
Precision Agriculture (PA) is an approach to maximizing crop productivity in a sustainable manner. PA requires up-to-date, accurate and georeferenced information on crops, which can be collected from different sensors ground, aerial or satellite platforms. The use of optical thermal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platform emerging solution for mapping monitoring PA, yet many technological challenges are still open. This technical note discusses the choice UAV type its scientific payload...
The availability of multispectral images, with both high spatial and spectral resolution, makes it possible to obtain valuable information about complex urban environment, reducing the need for more expensive surveying techniques. Here, a methodology is tested semi-automatic extraction buildings mapping main roofing materials over area approximately 100 km2, including entire city Bologna (Italy). follows an object-oriented approach exploits limited number training samples. After validation...
Abstract. In the context of cultural heritage, an accurate and comprehensive digital survey a historical building is today essential in order to measure its geometry detail for documentation or restoration purposes, supporting special studies regarding materials constructive characteristics, finally structural analysis. Some proven geomatic techniques, such as photogrammetry terrestrial laser scanning, are increasingly used buildings with different complexity dimensions; one typical product...
Precision agriculture aims at optimizing crop production by adapting management actions to real needs and requires that a reliable extensive description of soil conditions is available, multispectral satellite images can provide. The purpose the present study, based on activities carried out in 2019 an agricultural area north Ravenna (Italy) within project LIFE AGROWETLANDS II, evaluate potentials limitations freely available thermal for identification water stress optimization irrigation...
<sup>68</sup>Ga-labeled urea-based inhibitors of the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), such as <sup>68</sup>Ga-PSMA-11, are promising small molecules for targeting prostate cancer (PCa). Although this radiopharmaceutical was produced mostly by means manual synthesis and automated modules, a sterile cold kit recently introduced. The aim our study to evaluate image quality <sup>68</sup>Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT (PSMA-PET) in population PCa patients after injection comparable activities...
In the context of cultural heritage, an accurate and comprehensive digital survey a historical building is today essential in order to measure its geometry detail for documentation or restoration purposes, supporting special studies regarding materials constructive characteristics, finally structural analysis. Some proven geomatic techniques, such as photogrammetry terrestrial laser scanning, are increasingly used buildings with different complexity dimensions; one typical product form point...
Abstract. Identifying the right roofs to install solar panels inside a urban area is crucial for both private citizens and whole local population. The aim not easy because lot of consideration must be made: insolation, orientation surface, size shading due topography, taller buildings next vegetation other possible problems typical areas like presence chimneys. Accuracy data related analyzed surfaces indeed fundamental, also detail geometric models used represent their roofs. complexity that...
Abstract. The analysis of the vertical movements soil in Po River plane Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy) was updated through an interferometric referred to 2011–2016 time-span. This activity is a continuation previous studies on state knowledge same area, analyzed firstly by levelling and GNSS more recently SAR interferometry for periods 1992–2000, 2002–2006, 2006–2011, behalf Region. survey area analysed approximately 13 300 km2, which corresponds territory regional plain. dataset calibrated...
The numerical modeling of historical monumental buildings is a challenging task for contemporary civil engineers.One the main reasons this that use traditional simplified structural schemes inadequate due to complex geometry such structures.Therefore, it necessary resort fully 3D technique performed using Computer Aided Design (CAD).In general, CAD-based an expensive and process often manually by user, which inevitably leads introduction geometric simplifications or interpretations.In study,...
Abstract. 3D city models are becoming increasingly popular and important, because they constitute the base for all visualization, planning, management operations regarding urban infrastructure. These data however not available in majority of cities: this paper, possibility to use geospatial various kinds with aim generate environment is investigated. In modelling works, starting frequently point clouds, which nowadays possible collect by different sensors mounted on platforms: LiDAR, imagery...
Nowadays, a growing necessity for preservation and documentation of the Cultural Heritage is related to precise 3D surveys as input multidisciplinary analysis. An efficient tool that meets aforementioned requirement HBIM approach, linked numerical models structural In this context, innovative CLOUD2FEM procedure, which semi-automatically generates from point clouds, has been applied surveyed clouds – obtained by laser scanning in complex case study damaged building: San Felice sul Panaro...
In this paper, we propose a comprehensive and optimised workflow for the documentation future maintenance management of historical building, integrating state art different techniques, in challenging context industrial archaeology. This approach has been applied to hydraulic work “Sostegno del Battiferro” Bologna, Italy, an example built heritage whose construction began 1439 remains active use nowadays control Navile canal water flow rate. The initial step was definition 3D topographic...
Background The presence of residual disease after initial treatment in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) influences prognosis and impacts patient management. To date, few data exist on the value fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG)-PET/computed tomography (CT) SCLC at restaging. Therefore, restaging patients with SCLC, we aimed to (a) evaluate prognostic yielded by [18F]FDG-PET/CT (b) assess diagnostic agreement between contrast-enhanced computed (ceCT). Patients methods From a multicenter...
Efficient management of the territory requires today availability comprehensive geographical data, accurate and up to date, supported by powerful databases. In this context, remote sensing data are used for a variety applications related urban areas; some examples land use/cover mapping, growth soil sealing evaluation, detection green areas, updating existing maps, energy characterization buildings. This work aims highlight how different geomatic techniques acquired from heterogeneous...