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Forest fires are one of the most dangerous events, causing serious land and environmental degradation. Indeed, besides the loss of a huge quantity of plant species, the effects of fires can go far beyond: desertification, increased risk of landslides, soil erosion, death of animals, etc. For these reasons, mathematical models able to predict fire spreading are needed in order to organize and optimize the extinguishing interventions during fire emergencies. This work presents a new system to simulate and predict the movement of the fire front based on free and open source Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and the Rothermel surface fire spread model, with the adjustments made by Albini. We describe the mathematical models used, provide an overview of the GIS design and implementation, and present the results of some simulations at Etna volcano (Sicily, Italy), characterized by high geomorphological heterogeneity, and where the native flora and fauna may be preserved and perpetuated. The results consist of raster maps representing the progress times of the fire front starting from an ignition point and as a function of the topography and wind directions. The reliability of results is strictly affected by the correct positioning of the fire ignition point, by the accuracy of the topography that describes the morphology of the territory, and by the setting of the meteorological conditions at the moment of the ignition and propagation of the fire.
Michele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Annalisa Cappello. Forest Fire Spreading Using Free and Open-Source GIS Technologies. Geomatics 2021, 1, 50 -64.
AMA StyleMichele Mangiameli, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Annalisa Cappello. Forest Fire Spreading Using Free and Open-Source GIS Technologies. Geomatics. 2021; 1 (1):50-64.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Annalisa Cappello. 2021. "Forest Fire Spreading Using Free and Open-Source GIS Technologies." Geomatics 1, no. 1: 50-64.
Andrea Gennaro; Alessio Candiano; Gabriele Fargione; Michele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. Multispectral remote sensing for post‐dictive analysis of archaeological remains. A case study from Bronte (Sicily). Archaeological Prospection 2019, 26, 299 -311.
AMA StyleAndrea Gennaro, Alessio Candiano, Gabriele Fargione, Michele Mangiameli, Giuseppe Mussumeci. Multispectral remote sensing for post‐dictive analysis of archaeological remains. A case study from Bronte (Sicily). Archaeological Prospection. 2019; 26 (4):299-311.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Gennaro; Alessio Candiano; Gabriele Fargione; Michele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2019. "Multispectral remote sensing for post‐dictive analysis of archaeological remains. A case study from Bronte (Sicily)." Archaeological Prospection 26, no. 4: 299-311.
Multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing have significantly improved territorial surveys and mapping. However aerial images are often expensive being acquired through aircraft and satellite sensors. Furthermore, the processing and classification of these images need commercial software that increases the entire cost of the analysis. For these reasons, we propose an approach of data acquisition and analysis based on supervised classification to obtain accurately maps of the area of interest in reduced time. The images have been acquired through 3-channels Tetracam ADC-Lite camera, and processed with free and open source software, PixelWrench2 and QGIS. The results obtained demonstrate that the approach can compete with traditional acquisition and classification methods, due to simple operational procedures, low operational costs, and high accuracy of supervised classification. This approach provides promising results that encourage its development and optimization of these technologies for other purposes, such as the mapping of asbestos-cement (AC) roof coverings.
Michele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Alessio Candiano. A Low Cost Methodology for Multispectral Image Classification. Algorithms and Data Structures 2018, 263 -280.
AMA StyleMichele Mangiameli, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Alessio Candiano. A Low Cost Methodology for Multispectral Image Classification. Algorithms and Data Structures. 2018; ():263-280.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichele Mangiameli; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Alessio Candiano. 2018. "A Low Cost Methodology for Multispectral Image Classification." Algorithms and Data Structures , no. : 263-280.
A rockfall analysis at one of the most relevant cultural heritage sites of northeastern Sicily (Italy) is presented herein with the aim of assessing the hazard arising from the unstable conditions of the rock cliff of Taormina city, upon which the Saracen Castle is perched on its top. Several rockfalls affected this area in the latest years, representing a serious threat for the safety of inhabitants and tourists. Therefore, the qualitative Evolving Rockfall Hazard Assessment (ERHA) was applied for the hazard zonation, supported by rock mass surveys and Terrestrial Laser Scanner prospecting. Kinematic analysis revealed that the unstable rock failure patterns are represented by planar/wedge sliding and toppling, while simulation of potential rockfalls allowed studying the impact of future events in terms of trajectory and energy. This is higher at the foot of scarps and in steeper sectors, where the application of ERHA identified a critical zone close to the inhabited center, which is one of the main elements at risk, along with a pedestrian tourist path. Achieved results represent a starting point for the definition of risk management strategies and provide a scientific contribution to the study of hazard and risk arising from rockfall occurrence.
Simone Mineo; Giovanna Pappalardo; Michele Mangiameli; Santo Campolo; Giuseppe Mussumeci. Rockfall Analysis for Preliminary Hazard Assessment of the Cliff of Taormina Saracen Castle (Sicily). Sustainability 2018, 10, 417 .
AMA StyleSimone Mineo, Giovanna Pappalardo, Michele Mangiameli, Santo Campolo, Giuseppe Mussumeci. Rockfall Analysis for Preliminary Hazard Assessment of the Cliff of Taormina Saracen Castle (Sicily). Sustainability. 2018; 10 (2):417.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimone Mineo; Giovanna Pappalardo; Michele Mangiameli; Santo Campolo; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2018. "Rockfall Analysis for Preliminary Hazard Assessment of the Cliff of Taormina Saracen Castle (Sicily)." Sustainability 10, no. 2: 417.
Giovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Michele Mangiameli. A WebGIS platform for mobile robot navigation developed with free and open source software. Second International Conference on Advances in Information Processing and Communication Technology - IPCT 2015 2015, 30 -34.
AMA StyleGiovanni Muscato, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Michele Mangiameli. A WebGIS platform for mobile robot navigation developed with free and open source software. Second International Conference on Advances in Information Processing and Communication Technology - IPCT 2015. 2015; ():30-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Michele Mangiameli. 2015. "A WebGIS platform for mobile robot navigation developed with free and open source software." Second International Conference on Advances in Information Processing and Communication Technology - IPCT 2015 , no. : 30-34.
A wide series of events requires immediate availability of information and field data to be provided to decision-makers. An example is the necessity of quickly transferring the information acquired from monitoring and alerting sensors or the data of the reconnaissance of damage after a disastrous event to an Emergency Operations Center. To this purpose, we developed an integrated GIS and WebGIS system to dynamically create and populate via Web a database with spatial features. In particular, this work concerns the gathering and transmission of spatial data and related information to the desktop GIS so that they can be displayed and analyzed in real time to characterize the operational scenario and to decide the rescue interventions. As basic software, we used only free and open source: QuantumGIS and Grass as Desktop GIS, Map Server with PMapper application for the Web-Gis functionality and PostGreSQL/PostGIS as Data Base Management System (DBMS). The approach has been designed, developed and successfully tested in the management of GIS-based navigation of an autonomous robot, both to map its trajectories and to assign optimal paths. This paper presents the application of our system to a simulated hydrological event that could interest the province of Catania, in Sicily. In particular, assuming that more teams draw up an inventory of the damage, we highlight the benefits of real-time transmission of the information collected from the field to headquarters.
M. Mangiameli; G. Mussumeci. REAL TIME INTEGRATION OF FIELD DATA INTO A GIS PLATFORM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HYDROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences 2014, XL-5/W3, 153 -158.
AMA StyleM. Mangiameli, G. Mussumeci. REAL TIME INTEGRATION OF FIELD DATA INTO A GIS PLATFORM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HYDROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. 2014; XL-5/W3 ():153-158.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Mangiameli; G. Mussumeci. 2014. "REAL TIME INTEGRATION OF FIELD DATA INTO A GIS PLATFORM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HYDROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES." The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XL-5/W3, no. : 153-158.
The theme of the simulation of hydrogeological risk with GIS technology is analyzed with focus on the modeling of the architecture of a Spatial Data Base to support risk analysis and on the construction of a specialized frame with free and open source software. For this purpose a model of analysis of the vulnerability of roads developed by (Cafiso et al., 2002) has been adopted. The case of study is represented by a seismic land characterized by steep slopes and frequent instability phenomena. In detail, the area of interest is a mountainous land in Sicily with a city, Enna (about 30 000 people), that lies on the top. The access to the city is assured by few and very winding roads which are also highly vulnerable to seismic and hydrogeological hazards. The loss of efficiency of these roads for exceptional rainfall events should compromise timeliness and effectiveness of rescue operations. The data of the sample area have been implemented in the specialized GIS appositely constructed in order to forecast the possible damage to roads and the results of some simulations have been related to the effects registered after some extreme events, obtaining useful indications for the validation of the approach.
M. Mangiameli; G. Mussumeci. GIS APPROACH FOR PREVENTIVE EVALUATION OF ROADS LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN HYDROGEOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences 2014, XL-5/W3, 79 -87.
AMA StyleM. Mangiameli, G. Mussumeci. GIS APPROACH FOR PREVENTIVE EVALUATION OF ROADS LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN HYDROGEOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. 2014; XL-5/W3 ():79-87.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Mangiameli; G. Mussumeci. 2014. "GIS APPROACH FOR PREVENTIVE EVALUATION OF ROADS LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN HYDROGEOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES." The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XL-5/W3, no. : 79-87.
Michele Mangiameli; Giovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Cristina Milazzo. A GIS application for UAV flight planning. IFAC Proceedings Volumes 2013, 46, 147 -151.
AMA StyleMichele Mangiameli, Giovanni Muscato, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Cristina Milazzo. A GIS application for UAV flight planning. IFAC Proceedings Volumes. 2013; 46 (30):147-151.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichele Mangiameli; Giovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Cristina Milazzo. 2013. "A GIS application for UAV flight planning." IFAC Proceedings Volumes 46, no. 30: 147-151.
The autonomous navigation of a robot can be accomplished through the assignment of a sequence of waypoints previously identified in the territory to be explored. In general, the starting point is a vector graph of the network consisting of possible paths. The vector graph can be directly available in the case of actual road networks, or it can be modeled, i.e. on the basis of cartographic supports or, even better, of a digital terrain model (DTM). In this paper we present software procedures developed in Grass-GIS, PostGIS and QGIS environments to identify, model, and visualize a road graph and to extract and normalize sequence of waypoints which can be transferred to a robot for its autonomous navigation.
Michele Mangiameli; Giovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci. Road network modeling in open source GIS to manage the navigation of autonomous robots. 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS 2013: ICNAAM 2013 2013, 1224 -1227.
AMA StyleMichele Mangiameli, Giovanni Muscato, Giuseppe Mussumeci. Road network modeling in open source GIS to manage the navigation of autonomous robots. 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS 2013: ICNAAM 2013. 2013; ():1224-1227.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichele Mangiameli; Giovanni Muscato; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2013. "Road network modeling in open source GIS to manage the navigation of autonomous robots." 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS 2013: ICNAAM 2013 , no. : 1224-1227.
After the observation of cases of malignant pleural neoplasm in Biancavilla (Catania, Italy), a new asbestiform fiber, named fluoro-edenite (NaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22F2), was found in a stone quarry use for local building industry and in the lung tissue of an 86 years old woman who died from pleural mesothelioma. As a consequence the Italian Ministry of the Environment has included the Biancavilla site in the National Priority List. In this study, a point of view on the results from a large scale environmental monitoring program conducted for the implementation of the site investigation is presented. The obtained dataset from the environmental monitoring program results in more than 3,000 values of concentration of asbestos like fibers and fluoro-edenite fibers in air, water and top soil. These data are spatially and temporally distributed in the Biancavilla site, therefore the development and application of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was very useful to review, manage and analyze the obtained data and to give direction to the stakeholders in order to define the required remediation activities. A WebGIS was also developed to provide a rapid GIS access and data management by various control bodies.
Daniele Famoso; Michele Mangiameli; Paolo Roccaro; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Federico G. A. Vagliasindi. Asbestiform fibers in the Biancavilla site of national interest (Sicily, Italy): review of environmental data via GIS platforms. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology 2012, 11, 417 -427.
AMA StyleDaniele Famoso, Michele Mangiameli, Paolo Roccaro, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Federico G. A. Vagliasindi. Asbestiform fibers in the Biancavilla site of national interest (Sicily, Italy): review of environmental data via GIS platforms. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology. 2012; 11 (4):417-427.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniele Famoso; Michele Mangiameli; Paolo Roccaro; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Federico G. A. Vagliasindi. 2012. "Asbestiform fibers in the Biancavilla site of national interest (Sicily, Italy): review of environmental data via GIS platforms." Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology 11, no. 4: 417-427.
Accurately measuring an artefact of historical significance generally results in being able to extract information which is useful for evaluating what remains of the materials from a distant time. This allows scholars arrive at an exhaustive historical reading of the same artefact. Compared to the traditional measuring techniques, which can often be imprecise and complicated, 3D laser scanners measure the morphological characteristics of an artefact with extreme accuracy. Despite this, it is not always possible to choose the most appropriate sensors due to the geometric peculiarities, or indeed, the size of the object. The present work deals with two non-destructive analyses of an ancient stone sculpture, which for its morphology and size was scarcely compatible with the technical characteristics of either of the scanners used. Both scanners operate on the same technical principal, but are quite different from each other in terms of scale and precision. For these reasons, a complex 3D model (extremely appropriate given the original artefact) was draw out through a synergy of the two techniques. The virtual particularities of the model allowed it to be manipulated with the appropriate software. In fact, on the basis of qualitative parameters devised by researchers, it proved possible to reproduce the artefact’s geometric form, both virtually and in the form of physical models, obtained through non-conventional restoration methods (R.P. techniques). It has also been possible to verify the state of degradation of the surface of the stone caused by the traditional methods of applying cataloguing or storage information to it. Finally, the results achieved provide opportunities for further research on certain geometrical characteristics of the stone which, as highlighted by the elaboration on the virtual model, seem to be traceable to non-manual, perhaps mechanical, processes. Therefore, the historical considerations which derive from this fact call certain scholars into play.
Gabriele Fatuzzo; G. Mussumeci; S.M. Oliveri; G. Sequenzia. The “Guerriero di Castiglione”: reconstructing missing elements with integrated non-destructive 3D modelling techniques. Journal of Archaeological Science 2011, 38, 3533 -3540.
AMA StyleGabriele Fatuzzo, G. Mussumeci, S.M. Oliveri, G. Sequenzia. The “Guerriero di Castiglione”: reconstructing missing elements with integrated non-destructive 3D modelling techniques. Journal of Archaeological Science. 2011; 38 (12):3533-3540.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGabriele Fatuzzo; G. Mussumeci; S.M. Oliveri; G. Sequenzia. 2011. "The “Guerriero di Castiglione”: reconstructing missing elements with integrated non-destructive 3D modelling techniques." Journal of Archaeological Science 38, no. 12: 3533-3540.
Over the last few years, the phenomenon of woodland fires has become ever more widespread, this is also due to changes in climatic conditions; unfortunately, experience has shown that the consequences for the environment and human life are very serious if the extinguishing operations are not timely. Starting from a brief analysis of the most important available models to simulate fire evolution, the aim of this work was to propose a dynamic prototypal GIS to support the forecast of woodland fire spread and the management of the available resources for extinguishing operations. Currently GIS technology offers many tools for the implementation of analytical models that are useful to evaluate the temporal and spatial evolution of natural phenomena. Specific functionalities for network and lifeline management are also available that make it possible to create a decisional support system (DSS) to obtain the real-time optimization of resource allocation.
Antonio Condorelli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. GIS Procedure to Forecast and Manage Woodland Fires. Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography 2010, 103 -111.
AMA StyleAntonio Condorelli, Giuseppe Mussumeci. GIS Procedure to Forecast and Manage Woodland Fires. Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. 2010; ():103-111.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonio Condorelli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2010. "GIS Procedure to Forecast and Manage Woodland Fires." Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography , no. : 103-111.
To evaluate seismic risk, it must be taken into account that modern towns depend daily on lifelines and utility systems, that become essential after natural disasters, but are often without any earthquake threat. To evaluate lifeline networks seismic vulnerability, we usually refer to damage models, requiring parameters dealing with pipe features, soil behavior, and seismic hazard of the studied area (peak ground acceleration or velocity, PGA, PGV, or permanent ground displacement, PGD). In this work, models evaluating seismic hazard in a studied area and expected seismic damage for pipeline networks will be applied. A model is shown to assess earthquake induced slope displacements. Some attenuation laws will be selected to evaluate PGA, PGV and PGD. Finally, Repair Rate will be calculated for pipes of an important Italian water network feeding 20 towns of Etnean area, referring to three seismic scenario events. Applications will be developed in a GIS environment.
Michele Maugeri; Ernesto Motta; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Erminia Raciti. GIS Techniques in the Evaluation of Pipeline Networks Seismic Hazard. Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography 2010, 143 -154.
AMA StyleMichele Maugeri, Ernesto Motta, Giuseppe Mussumeci, Erminia Raciti. GIS Techniques in the Evaluation of Pipeline Networks Seismic Hazard. Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. 2010; ():143-154.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichele Maugeri; Ernesto Motta; Giuseppe Mussumeci; Erminia Raciti. 2010. "GIS Techniques in the Evaluation of Pipeline Networks Seismic Hazard." Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography , no. : 143-154.
M. Maugeri; Ernesto Motta; Giuseppe Mussumeci; E. Raciti. Lifeline seismic hazards: a GIS application. Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures VII 2009, 104, 381 -392.
AMA StyleM. Maugeri, Ernesto Motta, Giuseppe Mussumeci, E. Raciti. Lifeline seismic hazards: a GIS application. Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures VII. 2009; 104 ():381-392.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Maugeri; Ernesto Motta; Giuseppe Mussumeci; E. Raciti. 2009. "Lifeline seismic hazards: a GIS application." Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures VII 104, no. : 381-392.
S. Cafiso; A. Condorelli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. Functional analysis of the urban road network in seismic emergencies: a GIS application on Catania city. Transport Phenomena in Fuel Cells 2005, 393 -408.
AMA StyleS. Cafiso, A. Condorelli, Giuseppe Mussumeci. Functional analysis of the urban road network in seismic emergencies: a GIS application on Catania city. Transport Phenomena in Fuel Cells. 2005; ():393-408.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS. Cafiso; A. Condorelli; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2005. "Functional analysis of the urban road network in seismic emergencies: a GIS application on Catania city." Transport Phenomena in Fuel Cells , no. : 393-408.
Large band instruments and GPS-GIS (global position system-geographic information systems) systems installed on a vehicle in motion are used to measure the electromagnetic field (EMF) present at the ground in a kinematics way. This procedure allows to constantly monitor a wide part of the territory very quickly and cutting the prices. Using a vehicle in motion equipped with a GPS-GIS system synchronized with an electric field probe, it is possible to measure continuously at the same time the position of the probe and the correspondent EMF value. However, many factors as vehicle presence, probe position and field frequency affect the results. To measure high frequency EMF, we suggest to use a metallic shield with known geometric and dielectric properties. This new set-up can be easily simulated and reproduced in laboratory. Comparing laboratory measurements and theoretical calculations, it is possible to determine the suitable measurements conditions.
P. Bellia; S. Carrubba; F. Falciglia; M. Gulino; A. Triglia; Giuseppe Mussumeci. Optimization of a measuring set-up for the kinematics detection of electromagnetic fields. 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2003. EMC '03. 2003, 2, 916 -918 Vol.2.
AMA StyleP. Bellia, S. Carrubba, F. Falciglia, M. Gulino, A. Triglia, Giuseppe Mussumeci. Optimization of a measuring set-up for the kinematics detection of electromagnetic fields. 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2003. EMC '03.. 2003; 2 ():916-918 Vol.2.
Chicago/Turabian StyleP. Bellia; S. Carrubba; F. Falciglia; M. Gulino; A. Triglia; Giuseppe Mussumeci. 2003. "Optimization of a measuring set-up for the kinematics detection of electromagnetic fields." 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2003. EMC '03. 2, no. : 916-918 Vol.2.