Syn- versus post-orogenic extension: the case study of Giglio Island (Northern Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy)

In this paper, the advantages of shaping a non-conventional triple collocation-based calibration of a wave propagation model is pointed out. Illustrated through a case study in the Bagnoli-Coroglio Bay (central Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy), a multi-comparison between numerical data and direct measurements have been carried out. The nearshore wave propagation model output has been compared with measurements from an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) and an innovative low-cost drifter-derived GPS-based wave buoy located outside the bay. The triple collocation—buoy, ADCP and virtual numerical point—make possible an implicit validation between instrumentations and between instrumentation and numerical model. The procedure presented here advocates for an alternative “two-step” strategy. Indeed, the triple collocation technique has been used solely to provide a first “rough” calibration of one numerical domain in which the input open boundary has been placed, so that the main wave direction is orthogonally aligned. The need for a fast and sufficiently accurate estimation of wave model parameters (first step) and then an ensemble of five different offshore boundary orientations have been considered, referencing for a more detailed calibration to a short time series of a GPS-buoy installed in the study area (second step). Such a stage involves the introduction of an enhancement factor for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) dataset, used as input for the model. Finally, validation of the final model’s predictions has been carried out by comparing ADCP measurements in the bay. Despite some limitations, the results reveal that the approach is promising and an excellent correlation can be found, especially in terms of significant wave height.

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Using existing data and focused surveys to highlight Cuvier’s beaked whales favourable areas: A case study in the central Tyrrhenian Sea

Marine Pollution Bulletin ◽

10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.03.037 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 63 (1-4) ◽

pp. 10-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Alexandre Gannier

Keyword(s):

Tyrrhenian Sea ◽

Beaked Whales ◽

Existing Data

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Modelling and simulation of a Li-ion energy storage system: Case study from the island of Ventotene in the Tyrrhenian Sea

Journal of Energy Storage ◽

10.1016/j.est.2017.10.017 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 57-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mirco Rampazzo ◽

Michele Luvisotto ◽

Nicola Tomasone ◽

Irene Fastelli ◽

Massimo Schiavetti

Keyword(s):

Energy Storage ◽

Storage System ◽

Energy Storage System ◽

Modelling And Simulation ◽

Tyrrhenian Sea ◽

Ion Energy ◽

Li Ion

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Chemical-physical and ecological characterisation in the environmental project of a polluted coastal area: the Bagnoli case study

Mediterranean Marine Science ◽

10.12681/mms.225 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 5 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

I. BERGAMIN ◽

E. ROMANO ◽

M. GABELLINI ◽

A. AUSILI ◽

M.G. CARBONI

Keyword(s):

Statistical Approach ◽

Anthropogenic Pollution ◽

Single Species ◽

Environmental Research ◽

Industrial Plant ◽

Tyrrhenian Sea ◽

Good Tolerance ◽

Composition And Structure ◽

Southern Tyrrhenian Sea

The Bagnoli Bay (southern Tyrrhenian Sea, Naples, Italy) has been impacted for about one century by heavy anthropogenic pollution due to an important steel plant. A multidisciplinary environmental research, aimed at the reclamation of the marine contaminated area, was planned in order to evaluate, through quantitative data, the chemical-physical and ecological characteristics of marine sediments; the latter ones are strictly related to the composition and structure of benthic foraminiferal assemblages. A comprehensive statistical approach, considering all data, was attempted in order to single out the influence of pollutants on the single species distribution. The results show strong heavy metal pollution (Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn) in the vicinity of the industrial plant. Many foraminiferal species (Haynesina germanica, Miliolinella subrotunda,Quinqueloculina parvula), have a good tolerance to some trace metals while, Bulimina sublimbata, Elphidiummacellum and Miliolinella dilatata show a good tolerance to PAHs pollution.

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