A5004724532- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Landslides and related hazards
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Advanced Semiconductor Detectors and Materials
- Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Remote-Sensing Image Classification
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
- Infrared Target Detection Methodologies
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
University of Genoa
2005-2024
Istituto Giannina Gaslini
2005
The Claritas Fossae (CF) is an elongated system of scarps and depressions >900 km long, representing the western boundary Thaumasia Region to south Tharsis volcanic province. Although there general agreement on tectonic nature such major physiographic feature, processes that led its formation are still debated. This study aims better understand evolution CF by combining two methodologies: kinematic numerical modelling structural mapping. Through modelling, we reproduce present-day...
Linear geo-textures are widely recognized on synthetic scaled images of planetary surfaces and consist elongated alignments tonal contrasts. When these linear patterns clustered in azimuthal sets organized domains occurring specific terranes, they reflect the structural grain crust provide clues stress trajectories. In this way, geostatistical analysis lineament represents a useful tool to highlight geotectonic settings surfaces. work, we applied domain better frame tectonic evolution...
Landslides are a major threat for population and urban areas. Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSI) is powerful tool identifying landslides monitoring their evolution over long periods has proven to be very useful especially in areas, where sufficient number of PS can generated. In this study, we applied interferometry investigate the landslide affecting Santo Stefano d’Aveto (Liguria, NW Italy) by integrating classic interferometric techniques with cross-correlation analysis time-series...
The OARPAF telescope is an 80-cm-diameter optical installed in the Antola Mount Regional Reserve, Northern Italy. We present results of characterization site, as well developments and interventions that have been implemented, with goal exploiting facility for scientific educational purposes. During average background brightness 22.40mAB (B filter) to 21.14mAB (I) per arcsecond squared, a 1.5″ 3.0″ seeing, measured. An estimate magnitude zero points photometry also reported. material under...
A hierarchical-agglomerative clustering workflow is proposed to investigate complex, tectonically controlled regions on planetary surfaces. This algorithm comprises two primary steps: (i) calculating the dissimilarity between each object and (ii) grouping objects using a hierarchical method. The efficiency of hinges critical parameters that require careful selection: attributes for number clusters interpretation. We applied this approach tectonic lineaments in Claritas Fossae (CF) region...
Launched successfully on July 1st, 2023, Euclid, the M2 mission of ESA cosmic vision program, aims mainly at understanding origin accelerated expansion Universe. Along with a visible imager VIS, it is equipped NISP instrument, Near Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer, bespoke tailored to perform 3D mapping observable It operates in near-infrared spectral range, from 900 nm 2000 2 observing modes: as spectrometer, instrument will permit measuring millions galaxy spectroscopic redshifts over...
<p>The Claritas Fossae (CF) is a Martian system of scarps and troughs with NNE-SSE elongation that exceeds 1000 km length 150 width. It develops mainly in Late to Middle Noachian highland units Hesperian lava flows (Tanaka et al., 2014). bounded the east by elevated plateau Syria Planum, Sinai Planum Solis mostly consisting late volcanic units; west relatively topographically lower Daedalia made Amazonian-Hesperian Tharsis (Fig 1a).</p>...
<p>Unravelling the tectonic styles that affected Martian crust is crucial to better understand evolutionary stages a rocky planet can experience. Here, we explore setting of key region Mars, namely Claritas Fossae (CF). The CF located in Highlands south-west Valles Marineris and characterized by an elongated system scarps troughs, fault sets, grabens, nearly N-S trending. These morphotectonic features strongly resemble terrestrial grabens (e.g.; Thingvellir south Iceland) and,...
Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSI) is one of the most powerful tools for identifying and monitoring areas exposed to surface deformations such as landslides or subsidence. In this work, we propose a new method that named CAPS (Correlation Analysis on Scatterers), extend capability PSI in recognizing characterising influenced by complex ground differential motions. must be applied both ascending descending orbits separately comprises three major steps: (i) calculating cross-correlation...
Here we present an open access GIS project associated to a structural database which includes the geo-structural measurements (over 6000) collected in field during past Italian PNRA (National Antarctic Research Program) scientific expeditions from year 1988 2021. The targeted research area is North Victoria Land (NVL), Antarctica, between 70°-76° S latitude and 159°-171° E longitude.NVL difficult be accessed for direct geological studies on rocks due...
The system has been developed as a tool to measure in patients the evolution of idiopathic scoliosis during age development. correspondent anatomical segment is treated 3D structure, because interaction both pathological components and physiological sagittal curvatures determines well defined location space for each vertebra involved scoliotic curve. based on acquisition photographic orthogonal projections, directly from patient, therefore avoiding X-ray exposure. According stack-like...
<p>The increasing availability of radar sub-surface/surface imaging the terrestrial planets allowed to highlight structural architecture buried geological structures. The reconstruction 3D subsurface geometries, besides supporting classic geologic mapping planetary surfaces, allows constrain models unravel 4D evolution a region. This is utmost importance in key regions where trapped fluids and their (possible) migration surface might impact local/global climate conditions ,...
<p>Northern Victoria Land constitutes the Pacific terminus of Transantarctic Mountains (TAM) on western shoulder Cenozoic West Antarctic Rift System. It is characterised by a distinct morphological transition from an elevated peneplain that dominates throughout most TAM to strongly undulating relief with prominent narrow crests and alpine peaks. This contrast associated lithological change high-grade metamorphics granitoids low-grade metasedimentary rocks contain only few...
The Martian crustal dichotomy is the main physiographic feature at planetary scale on Mars and marks topographic geological boundary between northern Lowlands southern Highlands. It can be easily followed over entire surface of except for Tharsis volcanic region that presumably superimposed. Concerning formation there not a widely accepted model from scientific community present three hypotheses have been proposed: i) endogenous/geodynamic origin driven by mantle convection (Wise et al.,...