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Assessing the Impact of Climate Variability and Human Activity on Groundwater Resources in the Meskiana Plain, Northeast Algeria

The Meskiana Plain, in the extreme northeast of Algeria, has experienced distinct climatic periods over the last few decades, ranging from wet to dry and balanced climates. Understanding these climate vari- ations is crucial, especially considering the region’s dependence on groundwater for various purposes, includ- ing drinking water supply, agriculture and industrial needs. The delicate balance between aquifer recharge and human-induced withdrawals has significant implications for the Meski...

A framework for data analysis from long-term monitoring in anthropized coastal areas

In heavily urbanised coastal areas, such as port basins, long-term monitoring of key parameters can provide deep insights into local physical and ecological processes, supporting sustainable coastal planning and enhancing effective environmental management strategies. This study introduces a novel, user-friendly framework for analysing multi-year time series data at monitored coastal sites, to assess variations arising from human or natural changes. It explores how physical drivers can influe...

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A GIS Plugin for the Assessment of Deformations in Existing Bridge Portfolios via MTInSAR Data

The paper presents a GIS plugin, named Bridge Assessment System via MTInSAR (BAS-MTInSAR), aimed at assessing deformations in existing simply supported concrete girder bridges through Multi-Temporal Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (MTInSAR). Existing bridges require continuous maintenance to ensure functionality toward external effects undermining the safety of these structures, such as aging, material degradation, and environmental factors. Although effective and standardized methodo...