CNR-IMIOT – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto di Metodologie Integrate per l’Osservazione della Terra

High-Resolution Burned Area Mapping Using Sentinel-2 Imagery and Robust Satellite Techniques

High accuracy in burned area (BA) mapping is desirable for many fire-related applications. Most operational products are based on coarse-resolution satellite data with a final spatial resolution ranging from 250 m to 1000 m. The use of higher-resolution satellite data, such as th...

Comparative review of multi-energy systems modeling tools for scenario analysis toward climate neutrality: Case studies, achievements, and challenges

Climate-neutrality planning requires modeling tools that connect long-term investment, multi-sector demand and emissions, power-system operation, and grid-security assessment. This structured review examines six widely used platforms such as PyPSA, Julia/JuMP, GAMS, TIMES, DIgSIL...

Observation-constrained clear-sky direct radiative forcing of black carbon containing aerosols reveals distinct radiative regimes across urban Asia

Black carbon (BC) aerosols exert a strong yet uncertain influence on the atmospheric energy balance, yet their radiative forcing estimates remain poorly constrained. Current top-down and bottom-up approaches remain limited in resolving how microphysical evolution and column prope...

Transformative hospitality through community-led artistic interventions

Purpose This study aims to examine how community-led artistic interventions activate early-stage processes of transformative hospitality. It is based on the case of Altofest, an international contemporary art festival in Naples. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative interp...

Dust radiative effects and impact on energy production over the Mediterranean Basin

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols are among the key factors affecting the Earth’s radiation budget, playing a fundamental role in understanding climate forcing, feedback mechanisms, and their impact on future climate projections and on solar energy systems. More specifically, dust a...

Comparison of Cold and Warm Extremes in the Mediterranean Based on E‐OBS and ERA5‐Land Data Sets

Abstract Accurate characterization of temperature extremes is essential for climate risk assessment, particularly in regions highly sensitive to climate change like the Mediterranean Basin. This study compares near‐surface temperatures from E‐OBS and ERA5‐Land, focusing on warm (...

Spatiotemporal linkage and transmission of urban heat islands in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration: the role of urban heat advection

Abstract. Urban heat islands (UHIs) substantially modify the urban thermal environment, yet the contribution of non-local processes such as urban heat advection (UHA) in dense urban agglomerations remains poorly quantified. Using five years of high-density automatic weather stati...

Integrating Wine Tourism and Cultural Heritage Through a Georeferenced Wine Map: A Tool for Sustainable Territorial Development in Basilicata (Southern Italy)

Wine tourism is increasingly recognized as a key driver of sustainable rural development and the integrated enhancement of cultural heritage. However, in many production areas, including Southern Italy, the sector remains fragmented, with limited integration between wine producti...