Skills and knowledge to gain

After completing this training course, you will be able to:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of Mount Etna and its volcano-tectonic features at different scales.
2. Plan a UAS survey using C0-class to enterprise-level models, including those equipped with thermal cameras and RTK GNSS ground control points.
3. Actively collaborate in UAS surveys, georeferencing, the monitoring of volcanic activity, and the recognition of volcano-tectonic structures.
4. Process imagery data using Structure from Motion (SfM) algorithms to generate orthomosaics, Digital Surface Models (DSM), and 3D models (e.g., Agisoft Metashape).
5. Enhance your understanding of how GPS works and how it can be used to improve the referencing of UAS-derived models.
6. Analyze data using Immersive Virtual Reality systems and GIS.

At the end of the Training Course the University of Milano-Bicocca will release a digital certificate (Open Badge) to recognize the participant’s skills.