Review of automatic processing of topography and surface feature identification LiDAR data using machine learning techniques

Z Gharineiat, F Tarsha Kurdi, G Campbell - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
Machine Learning (ML) applications on Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) data have
provided promising results and thus this topic has been widely addressed in the literature …

A critical review of automated extraction of rock mass parameters using 3D point cloud data

J Chen, Q Fang, D Zhang… - Intelligent Transportation …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
This paper presents a comprehensive review aimed at gaining insights into the current state
of research on quantification technology used for acquiring three-dimensional (3D) point …

A novel hyperspectral method to detect moldy core in apple fruits

A Genangeli, G Allasia, M Bindi, C Cantini, A Cavaliere… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
An innovative low-cost device based on hyperspectral spectroscopy in the near infrared
(NIR) spectral region is proposed for the non-invasive detection of moldy core (MC) in …

[HTML][HTML] Towards Groundwater-Level Prediction Using Prophet Forecasting Method by Exploiting a High-Resolution Hydrogeological Monitoring System

D Fronzi, G Narang, A Galdelli, A Pepi, A Mancini… - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
Forecasting of water availability has become of increasing interest in recent decades,
especially due to growing human pressure and climate change, affecting groundwater …

3D Discrete Fracture Network modelling from UAV imagery coupled with tracer tests to assess fracture conductivity in an unstable rock slope: Implications for rockfall …

E Mammoliti, A Pepi, D Fronzi, S Morelli, T Volatili… - Remote Sensing, 2023 - mdpi.com
The stability of a rock slope is strongly influenced by the pattern of groundwater flow through
the fracture system, which may lead to an increase in the water pressure in partly open joints …

Alternative methods for semi-automatic clusterization and extraction of discontinuity sets from 3D point clouds

S Cardia, B Palma, F Langella, M Pagano… - Earth Science …, 2023 - Springer
Recent advances in the use of remote sensing techniques allow the acquisition of dense 3D
information helpful for the characterization of the rock mass joints. This implies the necessity …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization and clustering of rock discontinuity sets: A review

C Pu, J Zhan, W Zhang, J Peng - Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The characterization and clustering of rock discontinuity sets are a crucial and challenging
task in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Over the past few decades, the …

[HTML][HTML] A human-machine interaction method for rock discontinuities mapping by three-dimensional point clouds with noises

Q Chen, Y Ge, C Li, H Tang, G Liu, W Chen - Journal of Rock Mechanics …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rock discontinuities control rock mechanical behaviors and significantly influence the
stability of rock masses. However, existing discontinuity mapping algorithms are susceptible …

Semi-automatic identification of rock discontinuity orientation based on 3D point clouds and its engineering application

J Kang, X Fu, Q Sheng, Y Ge, J Chen… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2024 - Springer
The rock discontinuity orientation has a significant impact on the engineering stability. This
paper proposes a semi-automatic method for identifying the orientation of rock …

Controls of lithology and degree of fracturing on the in-situ estimation of rock mass hardness using the Equotip hardness tester

E Mammoliti, S Ciattoni, M Francioni, G Baiocchi… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2024 - Springer
The use of the Equotip hardness tester in engineering geology has increased significantly in
recent years, especially in estimating the strength of weak and weathered rock materials …