Conveners: Gioacchino Tempesta (Università di Bari), Maria Cristina Caggiani (Università di Catania), Michela Botticelli (ISPC-CNR, Catania)
gioacchino.tempesta@uniba.it
gioacchino.tempesta@uniba.it
Advancements in portable instrumentation are contributing to transforming geological, environmental, and cultural heritage studies. Portable tools allow for real-time, on-site analysis, enabling researchers to conduct detailed environmental monitoring, geological assessments in remote or sensitive locations, and Cultural Heritage investigation. These technologies are revolutionizing how we understand and protect both our natural landscapes and cultural heritage, offering new opportunities for non-invasive, efficient, and precise field studies. This approach is crucial for preserving valuable geological samples, gemstones, environmental features, and cultural artifacts while simultaneously collecting robust, accurate, and comprehensive data for scientific and historical understanding. The focus is on field-based research utilizing technologies that allow for analysis without damaging the objects or sites under investigation. Potential contributions to studies in Cultural Heritage, geology, gemmology, and environmental science, using portable, non-destructive instruments, might include methodological advancements and case studies. Also, the development of strategies for managing and interpreting the large datasets generated by portable instruments, including the creation of databases, the use of statistical analysis, and the development of visualization techniques, will be evaluated. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative research and practical applications that leverage mobile technologies for field analysis, offering valuable insights into both natural and cultural environments.