Hands Stencils in El Castillo Cave (Puente Viesgo, Cantabria, Spain). An Interdisciplinary Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Sergio Ripoll ◽  
Vicente Bayarri ◽  
Francisco J. Muñoz ◽  
Ricardo Ortega ◽  
Elena Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Digital Processing ◽  
The Other ◽  
Major Step ◽  
The People ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
Real Picture ◽  
Interdisciplinary Study ◽  
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Our Palaeolithic ancestors did not make good representations of themselves on the rocky surfaces of caves and barring certain exceptions – such as the case of La Marche (found on small slabs of stone or plaquettes) or the Cueva de Ambrosio – the few known examples can only be referred to as anthropomorphs. As such, only hand stencils give us a real picture of the people who came before us. Hand stencils and imprints provide us with a large amount of information that allows us to approach not only their physical appearance but also to infer less tangible details, such as the preferential use of one hand over the other (i.e., handedness). Both new and/or mature technologies as well as digital processing of images, computers with the ability to process very high resolution images, and a more extensive knowledge of the Palaeolithic figures all help us to analyse thoroughly the hands in El Castillo cave. The interdisciplinary study presented here contributes many novel developments based on real data, representing a major step forward in knowledge about our predecessors.

scholarly journals Mask R-CNN and OBIA Fusion Improves the Segmentation of Scattered Vegetation in Very High-Resolution Optical Sensors

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 320
Author(s):  
Emilio Guirado ◽  
Javier Blanco-Sacristán ◽  
Emilio Rodríguez-Caballero ◽  
Siham Tabik ◽  
Domingo Alcaraz-Segura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Biotic Interactions ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Vegetation Monitoring ◽  
Object Based Image Analysis ◽  
Object Based ◽  
Segmentation Methods ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
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Vegetation generally appears scattered in drylands. Its structure, composition and spatial patterns are key controls of biotic interactions, water, and nutrient cycles. Applying segmentation methods to very high-resolution images for monitoring changes in vegetation cover can provide relevant information for dryland conservation ecology. For this reason, improving segmentation methods and understanding the effect of spatial resolution on segmentation results is key to improve dryland vegetation monitoring. We explored and analyzed the accuracy of Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA) and Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks (Mask R-CNN) and the fusion of both methods in the segmentation of scattered vegetation in a dryland ecosystem. As a case study, we mapped Ziziphus lotus, the dominant shrub of a habitat of conservation priority in one of the driest areas of Europe. Our results show for the first time that the fusion of the results from OBIA and Mask R-CNN increases the accuracy of the segmentation of scattered shrubs up to 25% compared to both methods separately. Hence, by fusing OBIA and Mask R-CNNs on very high-resolution images, the improved segmentation accuracy of vegetation mapping would lead to more precise and sensitive monitoring of changes in biodiversity and ecosystem services in drylands.

scholarly journals Coroners' records on suicide mortality in Montréal: limitations and implications in suicide prevention strategies

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Houle ◽  
C Guillou-Ouellette
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Suicide Mortality ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
The People ◽  
Local Decision ◽  
Local Decision Makers ◽  
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Introduction In Montréal, the characteristics of suicide cases may vary between different areas. The information collected by coroners during their investigations of suicides could be used to support local suicide-prevention planning actions. Methods This study analyzes all coroners' records on suicide in Montréal from 2007 to 2009 to 1. determine the usefulness of the data available; 2. develop a profile of cases; 3. examine local differences by comparing two areas, one with the highest suicide rate and the other with the lowest. Results The data collected revealed the lack of a systematic, standardized procedure for recording information about deaths by suicide. The rates of missing data varied, but were very high for antecedents of suicide attempts and recent events that could have precipitated the suicide. We observed differences in the characteristics of suicide cases according to area of residence. Conclusion By adopting a standardized procedure for collecting information on cases of suicide, coroners could provide local decision makers with a more accurate portrait of the people who die by suicide in their area. Local adjustments may improve suicide-prevention strategies.

Spectral information extraction from very high resolution images through multiresolution fusion

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Alparone ◽  
Bruno Aiazzi ◽  
Stefano Baronti ◽  
Andrea Garzelli ◽  
Filippo Nencini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Information Extraction ◽  
Spectral Information ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
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scholarly journals High Resolution Satellite Images for Instantaneous Shoreline Extraction Using New Enhancement Algorithms

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatella Dominici ◽  
Sara Zollini ◽  
Maria Alicandro ◽  
Francesca Della Torre ◽  
Paolo Buscema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
High Resolution Satellite Images ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
Territorial Government ◽  
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Knowledge of a territory is an essential element in any future planning action and in appropriate territorial and environmental requalification action planning. The current large-scale availability of satellite data, thanks to very high resolution images, provides professional users in the environmental, urban planning, engineering, and territorial government sectors, in general, with large amounts of useful data with which to monitor the territory and cultural heritage. Italy is experiencing environmental emergencies, and coastal erosion is one of the greatest threats, not only to the Italian heritage and economy, but also to human life. The aim of this paper is to find a rapid way of identifying the instantaneous shoreline. This possibility could help government institutions such as regions, civil protection, etc., to analyze large areas of land quickly. The focus is on instantaneous shoreline extraction in Ortona (CH, Italy), without considering tides, using WorldView-2 satellite images (50-cm resolution in panchromatic and 2 m in multispectral). In particular, the main purpose of this paper is to compare commercial software and ACM filters to test their effectiveness.

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