International Workshop
"The Role of Geomatics in Hydrogeological Risk"

PADUA ITALY 27-28 FEBRUARY 2013

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Wednesday	Thurday	Poster Session

We are glad to announce the International Workshop on "The Role of Geomatics in Hydrogeological Risk" to be held in Padua the 27 and 28 of February 2013.

The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers, industry developers, users and anyone interested in Hydrogeological risk and Geomatics technologies to discuss the most recent advances in these research fields, to exchange experiences, knowledge and promote future research and development for the mitigation of the Hydrogeological risk.

The workshop will address the following topics:

• State-of-the-art geomatics technologies for hydrogeological risk prevention, reduction and monitoring.
• Research experiences and achievements in hydrogeological risk mapping.
• Pros and cons of different methods and instruments deployed (including maintenance and cost issues).
• Methods and software tools for data collection, data integration, data analyses with emphasis on multi-source data integration.
• Methods and software tools for data processing and event-based modelling.
• Identify the needs and directions for further technological development.

We look forward to see you in Padua!

*(To be submitted to cirgeo@unipd.it)

Note: at least one author must be fully registered to conference

Check dates above for abstract and final manuscript submission deadlines.

For the format of the final manuscript please follow the ISPRS guidelines (Orange Book) that you find at this link

Send abstracts and final papers to this email address

All articles will be double blind peer-reviewed and published in ISPRS Archives

Articles which are considered meritorious by the scientific committee will be published in the following journals:

- special issue in "Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk" Journal by Taylor&Francis

- special issue in "Applied Geomatics" The official journal of the Italian Society of Photogrammetry and Topography (SIFET) published by Springer

The workshop will address the following topics:

• State-of-the-art geomatics technologies for hydrogeological risk prevention, reduction and monitoring.
• Research experiences and achievements in hydrogeological risk mapping.
• Pros and cons of different methods and instruments deployed (including maintenance and cost issues).
• Methods and software tools for data collection, data integration, data analyses with emphasis on multi-source data integration.
• Methods and software tools for data processing and event-based modelling.
• Identify the needs and directions for further technological development.
  

The workshop will be held in the heart of the city of Padua, at Palazzo del Bo’, an ancient building actually seat of the University. The venue offers convenient access to the main artistic and historical sight-seeings of Padua, like the world famous St. Anthony Basilic (13th –14th century), the Scrovegni Chapel (early 14th century), hosting precious frescoes by Giotto, Palazzo della Ragione (13th–15th century), the Anatomic Theatre (fully on wood, built in 1594) and the oldest Botanic Garden in Europe (1545).
Most of the hotels are also located within walking distance from workshop site.

Link to GoogleMaps with Conference Site and nearby Hotels

HOW TO GET TO PADOVA

Car
Highway (Autostrada) A4 from Milano, Milano - Venezia - use Exit "Padova Est", follow direction to city center
Highway (Autostrada) A13 from Bologna, Bologna - Padova - use Exit "Padova Est", follow direction to city center
Train
Padova train station is a main stop for both fast and local trains connecting Milan, Rome and other main cities [link to train schedules]
Airplane
Venice "Marco Polo" airport then bus line (40 km) to Padova city center [link to more info]

Dinner will be held at the "Pedrocchi", a historical spot just in front of the conference venue [visit the Pedrocchi website]   Payment for dinner will be available at registration desk, price is 40 Euros per person