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Environmental Sciences
Amin Ibrahim, Khaled S. Gemail, Kamal Abdelrahman, Naif Al-Otaibi, Elkhedr Ibrahim, Saada A. Saada
Summary: The study utilized electrical resistivity and magnetic surveying techniques in a hilly archaeological site to prospect various archaeological assets at different depths and spatial resolutions. The integration of multiple geophysical methods successfully characterized and imaged different archaeological structures and layers within the site.
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Environmental Sciences
Wenke Zhao, Lin Yuan, Emanuele Forte, Guoze Lu, Gang Tian, Michele Pipan
Summary: Multi-frequency GPR systems are recommended for complex subsurface archaeological conditions, with data fusion methods utilizing genetic algorithms showing promise in maximizing information content for different targets. By integrating measurements from different frequency antennas, GPR interpretation possibilities can be enhanced in an automatic and objective manner.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Gabler, Claes Olof Johan Uhner, Nils Ole Sundet, Alois Hinterleitner, Pal Nymoen, Monica Kristiansen, Immo Trinks
Summary: Wetlands are important for preserving archaeological remains, but detecting and registering them is challenging. Alternative methods are needed to support traditional archaeological work in such environments.
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Engineering, Environmental
Marta Kondracka, Iwona Stan-Kleczek, Slawomir Sitek, Dariusz Ignatiuk
Summary: The study aimed to assess the suitability of geophysical methods for investigating old waste dumps. GPR and SRT were challenging due to dense vegetation, while ERT provided the most accurate results regarding waste deposits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emanuele Colica, Luciano Galone, Sebastiano D'Amico, Adam Gauci, Roberto Iannucci, Salvatore Martino, Davide Pistillo, Peter Iregbeyen, Gianluca Valentino
Summary: A methodology for evaluating cliff erosion/retreat was developed by integrating geomatics and geophysical techniques. A 3D digital model of the study area was generated using UAV photogrammetry, and geophysical measurements such as electrical resistivity tomography and ground penetrating radar were conducted. The movement and evolution of boulders and cracks in rocks were analyzed through time, providing information for qualitative assessment of coastal variations and planning risk mitigation strategies.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tathiana Rodrigues Caetano, Hersilia Andrade Santos, Remke Leander van Dam
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity (ERT) methods in detecting water leakage from a specific large unpressurized pipeline. These methods can indicate soil zones related to water losses and their accuracy depends on environmental factors and the time of the leaking opening. The application of geophysical technologies in water resource management can help address losses in the water supply system.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Chiara Colombero, Cesare Comina, Deborah Rocchietti, Gian Battista Garbarino, Luigi Sambuelli
Summary: Geophysical methods, especially ground penetrating radar (GPR), are increasingly used for preliminary mapping in archaeological excavations. The comparison between GPR results and archaeological excavations at Augusta Bagiennorum in NW Italy confirmed the effectiveness of GPR in identifying buried archaeological remains. The results support important archaeological interpretations and can contribute to heritage conservation at the site.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Luigi Capozzoli, Giacomo Fornasari, Valeria Giampaolo, Gregory De Martino, Enzo Rizzo
Summary: This study aimed to improve the monitoring and characterization of civil structures using non-destructive testing methods such as ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography. Results showed the effectiveness and limitations of these methods, which are crucial for civil engineering applications. The study also introduced a new approach based on cross-hole electrical resistivity tomography, aiming to reduce uncertainties in engineering structure monitoring.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Merope Manataki, Antonis Vafidis, Apostolos Sarris
Summary: This article discusses the potential drawbacks and limitations in the GPR data interpretation process, as well as various studies aiming to overcome these limitations through integrated interpretation methods, attribute analysis, fusion approaches, and the application of deep learning algorithms. Additionally, an application of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to classify GPR data is presented and discussed as a contribution to the automatic interpretation of GPR data using DL.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
S. Piro, V. Beolchini, L. Pena-Chocarro, A. Pizzo
Summary: In recent years, archaeological and multi-methodological geophysical studies have been conducted to better understand and conserve the buried structures in the ancient site of Tusculum in Central Italy. These studies involved geophysical surveys, topographical survey, and direct archaeological excavations. The results have shown a good correspondence between the buried architecture, geophysical anomalies, and archaeological excavations, revealing unexpected buried buildings such as a public thermal bath and a large church with surrounding funerary area built in the Middle Ages.
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexander Bornik, Wolfgang Neubauer
Summary: Non-invasive geophysical prospection is playing an increasingly important role in the detection and digital documentation of buried archaeological heritage. High-resolution magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) have become valuable tools for efficient exploration of archaeological sites and landscapes. However, the analysis and interpretation of the resulting large datasets require significant time and expertise, as well as integration of various data sources.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Maoxin Su, Ying Zhao, Yiguo Xue, Peng Wang, Teng Xia, Kai Zhang, Congcong Li
Summary: A progressive integrated geophysical method combining GPR, TEM, ERT, and 3D laser scanning is proposed for fine detection of karst areas in urban subways. The method provides quantitative and integrated detection imaging of shallow karst systems, revealing the distribution and development direction of abnormal karst bodies, inferring the main water channel, and accurately positioning karst caves through cross-hole ERT exploration. This method has been successfully applied in the Jinan Metro.
PURE AND APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roland Filzwieser, Vujadin Ivanisevic, Geert J. Verhoeven, Christian Gugl, Klaus Loecker, Ivan Bugarski, Hannes Schiel, Mario Wallner, Immo Trinks, Tanja Trausmuth, Alois Hinterleitner, Nemanja Markovic, Roald Docter, Falko Daim, Wolfgang Neubauer
Summary: Researchers conducted surveys on the abandoned Roman town of Bassianae using aerial photography, ground-penetrating radar, and magnetometry, revealing strong agreement between the digital surface model derived from aerial photographs and geophysical prospection data. However, some structures could only be detected by one method, highlighting the benefits of a complementary archaeological prospection approach using multiple methods.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdelbaset M. Abudeif, Gamal Abdel Z. Aal, Hatem S. Ramadan, Nassir Al-Arifi, Stefano Bellucci, Khamis K. Mansour, Hossameldeen A. Gaber, Mohammed A. Mohammed
Summary: Due to new discoveries, there is an increased opportunity for development and investment in the Al-Arraba EL-Madfuna region of Abydos, Sohag Governorate, Egypt, which will benefit tourism and boost the national economy. The primary objective of this work is to prospect for potential archaeological features in this site, including the vanished Coptic monastery and tombs, using ground magnetic and ground-penetration radar surveys.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nabeel Afzal Butt, Muhammad Younis Khan, Seema Anjum Khattak, Gulraiz Akhter, Yonggang Ge, Muhammad Tahir Shah, Asam Farid
Summary: Open and non-engineered dumping is a common method of solid waste disposal in Pakistani cities, which poses a serious threat to the surrounding ecosystem and human population. This study used geophysical and geochemical techniques to assess a non-engineered and open dumpsite in Pakistan, revealing that the site is a potential source of contamination to agricultural land, surface water, and groundwater.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
George Apostolopoulos, Despina Minos-Minopoulos, Kosmas Pavlopoulos
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Despina Minos-Minopoulos, Kosmas Pavlopoulos, George Apostolopoulos, Efthymis Lekkas, Dale Dominey-Howes
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
G. Apostolopoulos
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
G. Apostolopoulos
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
C. Orfanos, G. Apostolopoulos
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Konstantinos Leontarakis, George V. Apostolopoulos
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
(2012)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Konstantinos Leontarakis, George V. Apostolopoulos
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
(2013)
Article
Anthropology
G. Apostolopoulos, K. Pavlopoulos, J. -P. Goiran, E. Fouache
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2014)
Article
Archaeology
George Apostolopoulos, Andreas Kapetanios
Summary: This paper presents a geoarchaeological investigation in Lavreotiki (known today as the ancient mining district of Lavrion) to shed light on the spatial organization of the ancient Attic Deme of Thorikos by understanding the contemporaneous palaeoenvironment. The study suggests that the surveyed area was located on a peninsula-like land formation near the ancient coastline, providing clues to the location of the ancient harbor, and outlines of buried anthropogenic structures support the interpretation of the site as the Thorician Agora.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
C. Orfanos, K. Leontarakis, K. Polychronopoulou, G. Apostolopoulos, K. Athanasas, N. Martakis
Summary: This research aims to delineate an optimized strategy for implementing cost-effective and environmentally friendly passive geophysical methods in a challenging environment, using the Gerolekas bauxite mines in Greece as a case study. Through a multi-parameter approach, a lithological model and geophysical data are used to create an integrated and statistically driven geological model, providing improved geophysical models.
NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
K. Leontarakis, C. Orfanos, G. Apostolopoulos
Summary: Shear-wave velocity is an important parameter for engineering properties. While many techniques exist for analyzing surface waves and creating 1D or 2D S-wave velocity models, 3D approaches like surface wave tomography (SWT) are typically limited to global or regional seismological studies. This study proposes a new strategy for automatically mapping frequency-dependent Rayleigh waves in a active seismic network, which is well-suited for geotechnical investigations. The methodology combines a newly-developed common-midpoint cross-correlation analysis technique with travel-time tomography, and has been proven effective in detecting S-wave velocity variations.
NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Antoine Chabrol, Georges Apostolopoulos, Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Eric Fouache, Charles Le Coeur
GEOMORPHOLOGIE-RELIEF PROCESSUS ENVIRONNEMENT
(2012)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
C. Orfanos, G. Apostolopoulos
NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS
(2011)
