scholarly journals An Epigravettian hypogeal site in the Grotta del Fiume Cave at Frasassi (northeastern Apennines, Italy): Environmental and geochronologic assessments

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-105
Author(s):  
Alessandro Montanari ◽  
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Artur Adamek ◽  
Angelo Curatolo ◽  
Marco Ferretti ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Terrestrial Laser Scanner ◽  
Marche Region ◽  
Late Fall ◽  
The One ◽  
Ground Penetrating ◽  
Archeological Site

In the late fall of 1986, a team of cavers from the Gruppo Speleologico Marchigiano of Ancona reported to the regional Archeological Superintendence their discovery in a room of the Grotta del Fiume Cave (Marche region of central Italy) of archeological finds such as the charcoal remains of a bonfire, a number of ibex bones, and four chert artifacts. However, since the discovery and archival of all this material, no further research or focused studies were carried out about this important archeological site. Therefore, we engaged in a thorough re-examination of this site by mapping this part of the Grotta del Fiume Cave with modern surveying approaches, including terrestrial laser scanner and ground penetrating radar. Moreover, we have radiocarbon dated a few ibex bones and also charcoal samples from the main fireplace and other smaller charcoal deposits we found scattered around the room’s floor. The chert artifacts were examined in detail and their typology classified accordingly. U-Th dating of calcite from speleothems helped us reconstruct this hypogeal environment at the time it was frequented by man. We also studied a puzzling deposit of speleothem crust slabs piled up in a corner of the cave, which may represent a funeral earthen mound. All in all, the absence of artifacts other than the four chert blades, the few ibex bones, the one main fireplace and three other minor charcoal deposits in the room, and the probable earthen mound located tens of meters underground from a now debris-sealed entrance, lead us to hypothesize that this cave room does not represent a residential dwelling but rather a worship place sporadically utilized by few representatives of a local Epigravettian hunter community.

scholarly journals Ground-based remote-sensing techniques for diagnosis of the current state and recent evolution of the Monte Perdido Glacier, Spanish Pyrenees

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (249) ◽  
pp. 85-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. I. LÓPEZ-MORENO ◽  
E. ALONSO-GONZÁLEZ ◽  
O. MONSERRAT ◽  
L. M. DEL RÍO ◽  
J. OTERO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Ice Thickness ◽  
Terrestrial Laser Scanner ◽  
Glacier Surface ◽  
Current State ◽  
Spanish Pyrenees ◽  
Remote Sensing Techniques ◽  
Ground Penetrating

ABSTRACTThis work combines very detailed measurements from terrestrial laser scanner (TLS), ground-based interferometry radar (GB-SAR) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to diagnose current conditions and to analyse the recent evolution of the Monte Perdido Glacier in the Spanish Pyrenees from 2011 to 2017. Thus, this is currently one of the best monitored small glacier (<0.5 km2) worldwide. The evolution of the glacier surface was surveyed with a TLS evidencing an important decline of 6.1 ± 0.3 m on average, with ice losses mainly concentrated over 3 years (2012, 2015 and 2017). Ice loss is unevenly distributed throughout the study period, with 10–15 m thinning in some areas while unchanged areas in others. GB-SAR revealed that areas with higher ice losses are those that are currently with no or very low ice motion. In contrast, sectors located beneath the areas with less ice loss are those that still exhibit noticeable ice movement (average 2–4.5 cm d─1 in summer, and annual movement of 9.98 ma─1 from ablation stakes data). GPR informed that ice thickness was generally <30 m, though locally 30–50 m. Glacier thinning is still accelerating and will lead to extinction of the glacier over the next 50 years.

Successful Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar for Quality Assurance-Quality Control of New Pavements

2003 ◽  
Vol 1861 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imad L. Al-Qadi ◽  
Samer Lahouar ◽  
Amara Loulizi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Test Section ◽  
Base Layer ◽  
Quality Control Tool ◽  
Granular Base ◽  
The One ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Ground Penetrating

The successful application of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) as a quality assurance–quality control tool to measure the layer thicknesses of newly built pavement systems is described. A study was conducted on a newly built test section of Route 288 located near Richmond, Virginia. The test section is a three-lane, 370-m-long flexible pavement system composed of a granular base layer and three different hot-mix asphalt (HMA) lifts. GPR surveys were conducted on each lift of the HMA layers after they were constructed. To estimate the layer thicknesses, GPR data were analyzed by using simplified equations in the time domain. The accuracies of the GPR system results were checked by comparing the thicknesses predicted with the GPR to the thicknesses measured directly from a large number of cores taken from the different HMA lifts. This comparison revealed a mean thickness error of 2.9% for HMA layers ranging in thickness from 100 mm (4 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.). This error is similar to the one obtained from the direct measurement of core thickness.

scholarly journals Theoretical Justification for the One-Dimensional Geolocation Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 01009
Author(s):  
Dmitry Sirota ◽  
Sergei Prostov ◽  
Egor Rasumov ◽  
Nikolay Loskutov
Keyword(s):  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Electromagnetic Signal ◽  
Numerical Implementation ◽  
Problem Statement ◽  
Theoretical Justification ◽  
Scanning Method ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Equations Of Electrodynamics ◽  
The One ◽  
Ground Penetrating

In this article we will discus the usage feature of the ground penetrating radar (GPR) for the solution underground geotechnologies problems. One of the main problems by the usage GPR method is that the surface of the workings is shielded by metal elements of support (frames, fittings, tightening and other). In this article we suggest to use one- dimensional GPR-scanning method instead of traditional GPR-profiling method. We assume that the scanning will be performed on the development contour in areas free from shielding. For justification one- dimensional GPR method we propose a mathematical model for the propagation of an electromagnetic signal in an inhomogeneous medium based on classical equations of electrodynamics. We also present a numerical implementation of it, which confirms the validity of the accepted problem statement.

scholarly journals Magnetic and ground penetrating radar for the research of Medieval buried structures in Marche Region

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
M. Bavusi ◽  
A. Loperte ◽  
V. Lapenna ◽  
U. Moscatelli ◽  
S. Minguzzi
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Magnetic Anomalies ◽  
Magnetic Method ◽  
Resistivity Tomography ◽  
Buried Structures ◽  
Marche Region ◽  
Joint Interpretation ◽  
Late Roman Period ◽  
Ground Penetrating

Abstract. A magnetic and Ground Penetrating Radar joint survey was carried out in the framework of the R.I.M.E.M. project that has the aim of supporting the archaeological prospections and drive the selection of the excavation areas related to the Late Roman Period and Early Middle Ages in the Central and Southern Italy. In particular, this papers deals with the magnetic surveys acquired near "Madonna della Valle" and GPR and magnetic joint surveys carried out in "Monastero"site. Most of magnetic maps carried out in "Madonna della Valle" site shown the absence of structured magnetic anomalies, despite of the presence of archaeological signs. Several hypothesis were given to explain this evidence. Joint interpretation performed in "Monastero" site shown more intense magnetic anomalies related with shallower reflections due to probably to buried pipes. Other reflections are related with magnetic anomalies compatible with archaeological targets, but some significant reflections do not correspond to any magnetic anomaly, indicating magnetic method could be "blind" respect the archaeological target. New field surveys including the electrical resistivity tomography could be carried out in order to overcome these acquisition and interpretation difficulties.

Heritage waste management

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmadreza Shirvani Dastgerdi ◽  
Flavio Stimilli ◽  
Carlo Pisano ◽  
Massimo Sargolini ◽  
Giuseppe De Luca
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marche Region ◽  
The One ◽  
Traditional Paradigm

Purpose The considerable volume of rubble generated by the 2016–2017 earthquakes in central Italy reveals a significant issue in the post-disaster reconstruction phase. Drawing from the experience of Macerata province and the city of Camerino, the purpose of this paper is to explore a possible change of attitude in the reuse of heritage waste materials in the reconstruction process of damaged historical villages and towns in Italy. Design/methodology/approach This research outlines a comparison between national and regional directives on the rubble management on the one hand, and the praxis on the other, carrying out semi-structured interviews with experts who have been involved in the reconstruction process of Macerata province and Camerino, in Marche region. Findings The research reveals that the current vision in Italy for the management of disaster waste is still very close to the traditional paradigm that gives heritage waste an intrinsic value, worthy of great efforts for its collection, catalogue and preservation in view of the likely philological restoration of the damaged heritage. The most recent experiences in Camerino show that institutions responsible for the conservation of cultural heritage may accept a possible paradigm shift towards a more innovative and less expert-driven approach to heritage waste materials and their possible upcycling. Originality/value Within a critique of the traditional restoration paradigm, this article links disaster waste management to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, to enhance the long-term sustainability of historical villages and towns in Italy.

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