PRISMA: an Italian network for the recovery of freshly fallen meteorites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Barghini ◽  
Albino Carbognani ◽  
Matteo Di Carlo ◽  
Mario Di Martino ◽  
Daniele Gardiol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Local People ◽  
Current Status ◽  
European Network ◽  
Network Operations ◽  
Italian National Institute ◽  
Italian Territory

<p>PRISMA is the Italian fireball network dedicated to the observation of bright meteors. It is active since 2016 and formed a collaboration involving more than 60 institutes, being coordinated by INAF, the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics. PRISMA is also a member of the European network FRIPON. To date, the network counts more than 60 all-sky detectors and has observed more than 2000 bright meteor, four of them being meteorite-dropping fireballs with a predicted strewn-field over the Italian territory. On 04/01/2020, two meteorite pieces were recovered near Cavezzo (MO) in the predicted area just three days after the fall. This was the first recovery of this type in Italy. However, due to the morphology of the two fragments, other meteorites pieces are yet to be found. More recently, on 15/03/2021, a similar event was observed in the skies of southern Italy, near Isernia. Searches for the meteorite are still ongoing, involving the local people and volunteers. In addition, two more meteorite-dropping fireballs were observed, in 2017 and 2018, for which a reliable strewn-field is available. We will report on the current status of the network operations.</p>

scholarly journals Current Status of Energy Production from Solid Biomass in Southern Italy

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2576
Author(s):  
Cristina Moliner ◽  
Elisabetta Arato ◽  
Filippo Marchelli
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Solid Biomass

This work analyses and discusses data on thermochemical plants in Southern Italy that are fed with solid biomass. The analysis takes into account the biomass availability and potential together with the cost-benefit analysis using technology development and economic indicators (LCOE). A total of 63,762 units have been categorised according to the employed technology and produced energy: power plants for electricity production or cogeneration plants for combined heat and electricity production (53 plants) and thermal units for heat production (63,709 units). The eight regions of the area have noteworthy differences. In terms of electricity generated from solid biomass Calabria is by far the largest producer, followed by Apulia. Sicily, Sardinia and Molise provide lower amounts while Abruzzo, Basilicata and Campania generate almost negligible amounts. Regarding thermal production, Campania and Calabria are the largest producers, but Basilicata, Molise and Abruzzo generate the highest amount per capita. The area is far from fully exploiting its biomass potential, and there are also no district heating grids. Bioenergy can be remarkably competitive, provided that capital costs are relatively low and low-cost biomass is available, as it is the case of Italy. New applications and markets for sub-products (i.e., char, ash) would help in lowering the still not competitive economic indicators (LCOE).

scholarly journals An Italy-China Collaboration for Promoting Public Mental Health Recommendations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Scattoni ◽  
Fabrizio Starace ◽  
Giovanni de Girolamo ◽  
Jun Xia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Italian National Institute ◽  
Italian Territory

The rapid evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emergency involved Italy as the first European country. Meanwhile, China was the only other country to experience the emergency scenario, implementing public health recommendations and raising concerns about the mental health of the population. The Italian National Institute of Health [Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS)] reviewed relevant scientific literature in mental health to evaluate the best clinical practices and established the collaboration with the WHO, World Psychiatry Association, and China to support the public health system in a phase of acute emergency. This process permitted the definition of organizational and practical-operational Italian guidelines for the protection of the well-being of healthcare workers. These guidelines have been extensively disseminated within the Italian territory for maximum stakeholder utilization.

A new species of Lavandula sect. Lavandula (Lamiaceae) and review of species boundaries in Lavandula angustifolia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 292 (2) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
NICODEMO G. PASSALACQUA ◽  
ROSA TUNDIS ◽  
TIM M. UPSON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Species Boundaries ◽  
Italian Alps ◽  
Lavandula Angustifolia ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Key Characters

A remarkable new lavender from southern Italy which has long been treated as L. angustifolia and superficially resembles this montane species from the French and Italian Alps. However, it differs in key characters, most notably the inflorescence, corolla structure, calyx indumentum, bract form and essential oil profile. It is here described as a new species and thus required review of the current status of the subspecies recognised. The plants endemic to the Pyrenees are raised to species level (L. pyrenaica) for consistency of treatment, supported by morphological and DNA data.

scholarly journals Current situation of rural tourism in Tan Trieu Islet, Dong Nai province, Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Hoang Ngoc Minh Chau ◽  
Duong Thi Huu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Local People ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Big Cities ◽  
Depth Interviews

Tan Trieu pomelo village exists over hundreds of years in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. Located in Vinh Cuu district, Tan Trieu pomelo village lies along the Dong Nai river, 40km from Ho Chi Minh city - the largest city in Vietnam. Tan Trieu pomelo is famous for its special flavors which are due to rich alluvium constituted by Dong Nai river. With its green orchards, fresh air tranquil settings, and great location close to big cities and provinces, Tan Trieu pomelo village is an attractive place for tourists and many urban residents. This report is aimed at understanding current status of rural tourism in Tan Trieu Islet, and then some main advantages and challenges in exploring and developing rural tourism activities in Tan Trieu Islet are analyzed. In-depth interviews were used to gain information from local people toward pomelo gardens becoming a rural tourism attraction. The results show that local people support tourism development which is based on the pomelo gardens which could become important resources for rural tourism development in Tan Trieu Islet, Vietnam.  

scholarly journals Use of neuropsychological tests for the diagnosis of dementia: a survey of Italian memory clinics

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e017847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Di Pucchio ◽  
Nicola Vanacore ◽  
Fabrizio Marzolini ◽  
Eleonora Lacorte ◽  
Teresa Di Fiandra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Deficits ◽  
Verbal Fluency ◽  
Neuropsychological Tests ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽  
Memory Clinics

AimProviding an overview of the neuropsychological tests used in Italian memory clinics (defined as Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias—CCDD in Italy) for the diagnosis of cognitive disorders and dementias.MethodsA total of 501 CCDD, out of all 536 active CCDD, were surveyed between February 2014 and August 2015 to verify the characteristics of the centres who performed a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment (NPA), defined as the administration of at least one test for verbal and visual episodic memory, attention, constructional praxis, verbal fluency and executive functions (minimum core tests—MCTs), as part of the diagnostic process.ResultsA total of 45.7% of Italian CCDD performed a comprehensive MCT as part of the diagnostic process. The logistic regression model showed that the probability of including at least one psychologist in the team was higher in the CCDD that reported using a comprehensive NPA (OR 4.55; 95% CI 2.92 to 7.1), that CCDD in Southern Italy had a lower probability of using an MCT (OR 0.56; 95% CI 0.35 to 0.89) and that the use of an MCT was higher in university/Institute for Scientific Research and Healthcare CCDD (OR 10.97; 95% CI 3.85 to 31.25).ConclusionAlmost half of the CCDD administered a set of MCTs; while the remaining centres only performed few tests or screening procedures. The neuropsychological tests used in Italian CCDD were comparable with those used in other European countries. Performing a comprehensive NPA remains the best way to assess and monitor cognitive deficits over time, thus further debate on the current status of NPAs in clinical practice is needed.

scholarly journals The seismic monitoring network of Mt. Vesuvius

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Orazi ◽  
Luca D’Auria ◽  
Anna Tramelli ◽  
Ciro Buonocunto ◽  
Marco Capello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Transmission ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Seismic Monitoring ◽  
Volcanic Edifice ◽  
Seismic Events ◽  
Civil Protection ◽  
Current Configuration ◽  
Moderate Seismicity ◽  
Italian National Institute

<p>Mt. Vesuvius (southern Italy) is one of the most hazardous volcanoes in the world. Its activity is currently characterized by moderate seismicity, with hypocenters located beneath the crater zone with depth rarely exceeding 5 km and magnitudes generally less than 3. The current configuration of the seismic monitoring network of Mt. Vesuvius consists of 18 seismic stations and 7 infrasound microphones. During the period 2006-2010 a seismic array with 48 channels was also operative. The station distribution provides appropriate coverage of the area around the volcanic edifice. The current development of the network and its geometry, under conditions of low seismic noise, allows locating seismic events with M&lt;1. Remote instruments continuously transmit data to the main acquisition center in Naples. Data transmission is realized using different technological solutions based on UHF, Wi-Fi radio links, and TCP/IP client-server applications. Data are collected in the monitoring center of the Osservatorio Vesuviano (Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Naples section), which is equipped with systems for displaying and analyzing signals, using both real-time automatic and manual procedures. 24-hour surveillance allows to immediately communicate any significant anomaly to the Civil Protection authorities.</p>

Current status of special planetary and lunar theories and ephemerides

1966 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 266-267
Author(s):  
R. L. Duncombe
Keyword(s):  
Observational Data ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Numerical Errors

An examination of some specialized lunar and planetary ephemerides has revealed inconsistencies in the adopted planetary masses, the presence of non-gravitational terms, and some outright numerical errors. They should be considered of temporary usefulness only, subject to subsequent amendment as required for the interpretation of observational data.

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