Background
Among all types of landslide phenomena present in Alpine environment, the rockfalls are certainly the most impacting, because they also are extremely widespread. Rockfall are very difficult to monitor and they are often managed exclusively through the execution of active or passive works aimed at risk mitigation. Due to the rockfalls impulsive behavior, it is a difficult task to locate them a priori. The problem of rockfalls can be approached in a different way by developing control systems for mitigation works.
Purpose
LASMON objective is to develop a new generation smart network able to monitor both risk mitigation structures and rock masses. Using the latest generation control units and communication protocols, the project aims to develop low cost monitoring nodes characterized by a low level of required maintenance
Methods
The monitoring of the rockfall barriers can be used as an element to control the effectiveness of these structures, which can be partially or totally damaged by a rockfall.
Thanks to the network with low-cost sensors, it is possible to create a widespread monitoring network that is able to control each structure and to inform about the impact of a block that can damage or destroy them.
