Lab. GEA-RES Lab – GEospatial Analysis and REmote Sensing Laboratory

Heads: Prof. Maria Nicolina Ripa; Prof. Fabio Recanatesi

E-mail: nripa@unitus.it; fabio.rec@unitus.it

The GEA-RES Lab – GEospatial Analysis and REmote Sensing Laboratory is part of the Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (DAFNE) at the University of Tuscia. The laboratory is equipped with modern scientific tools dedicated to both research and education, providing support for internships, thesis work, and final projects.

The main research areas developed by the laboratory include:

• Management and analysis of georeferenced data: The laboratory focuses on the collection, management, and analysis of spatial data to support land planning and natural resource management. The use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) allows for accurate assessments of territorial dynamics.
• Remote Sensing: Utilizing satellite and aerial imagery, including multispectral and LIDAR data, is essential for monitoring land cover, biodiversity, climate change, and the evolution of forest and agricultural areas.
• Geomatics: The laboratory integrates various geomatics techniques to acquire, process, and represent geographic data, promoting an advanced understanding of spatial relationships between natural and anthropogenic elements.
• Land and Landscape Use Analysis: The laboratory also focuses on studying the dynamics related to land and landscape use, monitoring changes in the Earth’s surface and providing useful information for sustainable management of land and natural resources. These analyses help to identify and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment and contribute to processes of land use planning and conservation.

The technologies and methodologies developed in the GEA-RES Lab are applied in areas such as sustainable forest management, land use analysis, environmental protection, natural risk assessment, and climate change studies. Collaboration with public and private entities enables the laboratory to make significant contributions to applied research, facilitating the adoption of innovative technologies across various scientific and management sectors.