The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea

The inventory and categorization of an extensive coastal boulder assemblage originating from storm wave transport on the coastline of Fenoliga Island (Northern Adriatic Sea, southern Istria, Croatia) are presented and discussed herein. The study adopted the use of a commercial Uncrewed Aerial Vehicl...

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Main Authors: Valeria Vaccher, Linley Hastewell, Stefano Devoto, Amerigo Corradetti, Matteo Mantovani, Tvrtko Korbar, Stefano Furlani
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2023.2295817
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author Valeria Vaccher
Linley Hastewell
Stefano Devoto
Amerigo Corradetti
Matteo Mantovani
Tvrtko Korbar
Stefano Furlani
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description The inventory and categorization of an extensive coastal boulder assemblage originating from storm wave transport on the coastline of Fenoliga Island (Northern Adriatic Sea, southern Istria, Croatia) are presented and discussed herein. The study adopted the use of a commercial Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Structure from Motion-MultiView Stereo (SfM-MVS) photogrammetry for the construction of a 3D model of the island. A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and an orthomosaic were produced and employed for the mapping of the boulder assemblage in a GIS. In total, 592 boulders were identified and mapped. Using SfM-MVS-derived products allowed for the identified boulders to be categorized based on size classification. Amassed data relating to the boulder characteristics was inserted and stored in a GIS, including the results of a comparative assessment with historical Google Earth imagery which enabled the ‘quantification of boulder transport over a 9-year timeframe’. Field evidence indicates that boulders were created in-situ via the quarrying of bedrock strata by breaking waves causing increased water pressure within preexisting surfaces of weakness such as bedding planes and sub-vertical fractures. Once detached, the boulders were transported and deposited during storm wave events. Repeated storm events can further displace previously detached clasts.
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spelling doaj-art-6c8a8b65aa2249bebba58556f86047582025-08-20T01:59:04ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGeomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk1947-57051947-57132024-12-0115110.1080/19475705.2023.2295817The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic SeaValeria Vaccher0Linley Hastewell1Stefano Devoto2Amerigo Corradetti3Matteo Mantovani4Tvrtko Korbar5Stefano Furlani6Department of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalySchool of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UKDepartment of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyDepartment of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyNational Research Council of Italy (CNR), Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection (IRPI), Padova, ItalyDepartment of Geology, Croatian Geological Survey, Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyThe inventory and categorization of an extensive coastal boulder assemblage originating from storm wave transport on the coastline of Fenoliga Island (Northern Adriatic Sea, southern Istria, Croatia) are presented and discussed herein. The study adopted the use of a commercial Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Structure from Motion-MultiView Stereo (SfM-MVS) photogrammetry for the construction of a 3D model of the island. A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and an orthomosaic were produced and employed for the mapping of the boulder assemblage in a GIS. In total, 592 boulders were identified and mapped. Using SfM-MVS-derived products allowed for the identified boulders to be categorized based on size classification. Amassed data relating to the boulder characteristics was inserted and stored in a GIS, including the results of a comparative assessment with historical Google Earth imagery which enabled the ‘quantification of boulder transport over a 9-year timeframe’. Field evidence indicates that boulders were created in-situ via the quarrying of bedrock strata by breaking waves causing increased water pressure within preexisting surfaces of weakness such as bedding planes and sub-vertical fractures. Once detached, the boulders were transported and deposited during storm wave events. Repeated storm events can further displace previously detached clasts.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2023.2295817Coastal boulderscoastal geohazardsboulder transportAdriatic Seaclimate change
spellingShingle Valeria Vaccher
Linley Hastewell
Stefano Devoto
Amerigo Corradetti
Matteo Mantovani
Tvrtko Korbar
Stefano Furlani
The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
Coastal boulders
coastal geohazards
boulder transport
Adriatic Sea
climate change
title The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
title_full The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
title_fullStr The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
title_full_unstemmed The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
title_short The application of UAV-derived SfM-MVS photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi-enclosed Northern Adriatic Sea
title_sort application of uav derived sfm mvs photogrammetry for the investigation of storm wave boulder deposits on a small rocky island in the semi enclosed northern adriatic sea
topic Coastal boulders
coastal geohazards
boulder transport
Adriatic Sea
climate change
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2023.2295817
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