One of the research activities carried out within the DronSe Laboratory, was awarded with the 4th prize in the “Integrated Geomatics” category at “Geomatics on the move” contest, organized by European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), presenting the Advanced Remote Detection and Analysis (ARDAS) system idea. The Advanced Remote Detection Analysis System-ARDAS workflow applies multiple technologies, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, Structure from Motion (SfM) techniques, and cloud computing environment. The system allows to obtain VHR products, such as ortho-photomosaics and DEM, for deep observation of the river conditions, morphological modifications, and evolution trend. The test of ARDAS in the Basento river catchment area (Basilicata, South Italy) showed that the innovative system (i) proves to be advantageous in river monitoring due to its high accuracy, quickness, and data flexibility; (ii) could represent a NRT solution for timely support of flood hazard assessments; and (iii) can be further developed by integrating other technologies for direct application in land planning and safeguard activities by contributing to the value chain of the new space economy and sustainable development.

For more info: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/geomatics-move-winners