156 projects found
CryoSat-2 ThEMatic PrOducts
From 01/10/2020 to 31/12/2025
The CryoTEMPO project aims to develop innovative, flexible, and scientifically advanced thematic products derived from data from the CryoSat-2 satellite mission, making them easily accessible and usable by a broad…
Integrated multi-scale methods for seismically induced landslide hazard zonation
National From 22/06/2020 to 21/12/2021
Purpose The research activity aims at defining a coherent and unambiguous framework for the assessment and zonation of seismically induced landslides, at different geographical, temporal and management scales. To this…
MUltiHAzard framework for water related risks management
European From 01/03/2020 to 31/08/2022
Background The MUHA project is building upon the idea to address disaster management cycle consisting of preparedness-response-mitigation-rebuild components in the ADRION countries. It will connect the observed and modelled hazards…
Earth observation and climate change
National From 01/09/2018 to 28/02/2022
Background The OT4CLIMA project moves from the awareness that the impacts of climate change on the environment need to be better observed, understood, and modelled, especially at the local and…
IntEractions between hydrodyNamics and bioTic communities in fluvial Ecosystems: advancement in the knowledge and undeRstanding of PRocesses and ecosystem sustainability by the development of novel technologieS with fIeld monitoriNg and laboratory testinG
National From 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2022
Background The development of an innovative system for monitoring river flows during extreme events and the impact of hydrodynamic pressures on ecosystems are two important challenges identified by the World…
Valutazione del rischio idraulico finalizzata alla individuazione di interventi di mitigazione per la ricostruzione post-sisma
National From 29/01/2019 to 28/01/2020
Background The seismic events that have affected central Italy since 24 August 2016 have caused extensive damage in the municipalities of Castelsantagelo sul Nera, Ussita and Visso (Marche Region). In…
SaTellite based Runoff Evaluation And Mapping
Space agency From 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2020
Background Water is at the centre of economic and social development; it is vital to maintain health, grow food, manage the environment, and create jobs. As well over half of…
Progetto ADAPT
European From 15/02/2017 to 15/02/2020
Background The ADAPT project, co-funded by the Interreg Italy-France Maritime Program 2014-2020, aims to adapt the Italian and French cities of the Upper Tyrrhenian to the consequences of climate change,…
Monitoraggio fluviale da rilevamento satellitare
Space agency From 15/11/2018 to 14/11/2019
Background Although representing less than 1% of the total amount of water on Earth, the freshwater is essential for terrestrial life and human needs. Despite the existing in-situ gauging networks…
Risk Management System (RMS)
Regional From 01/12/2017 to 30/11/2019
Background The management of emergencies, in particular those determined by natural events, is complex and must be able to use all the available cognitive elements. During emergencies, it is possible…
Railways Meteo Security System
Regional From 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2017
Background In recent years, following short and intense meteoric events, along the railway line of the Department of Reggio Calabria, there have been a series of interruptions in correspondence of…
Sistema di Allertamento Nazionale per la previsione del possibile innesco di fenomeni Franosi indotti da piogge lungo l’infrastruttura ferroviaria di RFI
National From 26/02/2018 to 20/02/2021
Background SANF-RFI is a landslide early warning system along the RFI national railway Infrastructure. The system forecasts the possible occurrence of landslides by comparing rainfall measurements and forecasts with empirical…
ARchivio TEMatico Immagini Aerofotografiche Di Eventi
Local From 01/10/2018 to 31/08/2020
Background The IRPI Aerialphotografical archive consists of about 170000 aerial photographs of Northern Italy (1954-2005) useful for a stereoscopic vision. It also includes military flights (Royal Air Force) carried out…
From population risk perception to social vulnerability in coastal areas subject to climate change: a proposal for risk management strategies in two Mediterranean regions
Bilateral From 01/07/2018 to 01/07/2020
Background Coastal areas are particularly sensitive to climate change. Because these areas have become particularly susceptible to extreme physical phenomena because of a significant increase in human pressure, climate change…
Role of climate change in the morphogenesis of glacial-periglacial environments and analysis of associated risks
Institute From 11/11/2015 to 31/12/2019
Background Climate change in the Greater Alpine Region is seriously affecting glacial and periglacial areas, especially for the presence of snow, glaciers and permafrost (cryosphere), with relevant consequences on slope…