Development of analysis techniques to study environment with remote sensing data. Comparison of two case studies: Italy (Rome) and Georgia (Tbilisi)

The objectives of the project, common to both research groups, CNR-INM and SRNSF-TSU, Vakhushti Bagrationi, Institute of Geography, will be achieved by each group in their own study area, Rome and Tbilisi, and then by comparison of results obtained through: a) the evaluation of the potential offered by different remote sensing data (with different spatial and spectral resolutions) for the study and monitoring of the environment, in the specific conditions of the two study areas; b) the development of analytical procedures and techniques for data processing with standardized protocols to guarantee the reproducibility of operations in both areas of study; c) the development of methodologies reproducible with remote sensing data to characterize elements and materials present in the two study areas; d) the training of young researchers specialized in the treatment and processing of high spatial and spatial resolution data, to be included in the bodies responsible for environmental control and prevention; e) provide a contribution to the monitoring of the environment with information otherwise difficult to obtain for the respective public administrations; f) promoting the use of remote sensing data in the study and monitoring of the anthropized environment in schools of different levels. More generally the project allows: -increase knowledge on the use of remote sensing and GIS with the exchange of methodological skills and data sharing for a better understanding of changes in land use in the metropolitan regions of Rome and Tbilisi; -establish long-term international cooperation and partnership in the field of environmental and terrestrial sciences in order to strengthen joint research activities; -create a Networking on the use of remote sensing for the study of the environment that involves the institutions of other major European cities. Estimated quantifiable results of the project: -joint international publications in journals -participation in international conferences -achievements of scientific forums for stakeholders and decision makers to promote and distribute scientific results