MONITORING OF ACTIVE GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Upon passing the exam, the student will have achieved the following outcomes:

1. Knowledge and Understanding (Descriptor 1)

• Knowledge of the main techniques for monitoring surface deformation (GNSS, Total Station, APR Aerophotogrammetry, Satellite Remote Sensing) and their operating principles.

• Understanding of the theoretical foundations for designing a monitoring network and the protocols for measuring and managing data related to active geological processes (tectonic, volcanic, gravitational).

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding (Descriptor 2)

• Ability to design and plan a geodetic-topographic monitoring survey tailored to a specific active geological context.

• Ability to apply different surveying methodologies (GNSS, Total Station, APR, A-DInSAR) and to understand their specific applications, advantages, and limitations.

• Capability to process and analyze topographic and geodetic data, applying the theory of errors to evaluate the quality and significance of the measurements.

3. Making Judgements (Descriptor 3)

• Ability to choose the most suitable monitoring techniques based on the type of active process, the spatial scale, and the desired precision.

• Capacity to critically interpret monitoring data to identify and evaluate signals related to active geological deformation.

• Development of independent judgment through laboratory activities, field exercises, and the analysis of real case studies.

4. Communication Skills (Descriptor 4)

• Ability to illustrate the design of a monitoring network and effectively communicate the technical specifications of a survey plan.

• Capability to present and discuss, using appropriate technical terminology, the results obtained from monitoring data analysis.

5. Learning Skills (Descriptor 5)

• Acquisition of the fundamental methodological skills to autonomously update knowledge on the rapidly evolving technologies in the field of geomatic monitoring.

• Ability to consult and understand technical manuals and scientific literature related to new sensors and data processing techniques.

Frontal lessons, exercises, final excursion on field

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote way, necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to respect the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

Geodetic-topographical monitoring in areas affected by deformation induced by active geological processes, using GNSS surveying techniques, Total Station, APR (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) aerophotogrammetric methods and satellite remote sensing; study of monitoring networks, protocols for monitoring deformation processes

- Arnaldo M. Tonelli Complementi di Telerilevamento Luni Ed.

Educational material on the web site http://studium.unict.it/dokeos/2020/

1. Definition of active geological processes, Tectonic structures, Volcanic structures, Gravitational movements

2. ethods for studying areas affected by active geological processes

3. survey methods in  areas affected by active tectonic

4. monitoring networks for geodetic-topographic measurements

5. examples of studies conducted in  areas affected by active tectonic