Toolbox for assessing and mitigating Climate Change risks
and natural hazards threatening cultural heritage
TRIQUETRA (/traɪˈkwɛtrə/) from the Latin triquetrus “three-cornered”:
An ancient symbol (triangular figure composed of three interlaced arcs),
often used to represent the 3 fundamental elements – air, water, and
earth or the infinite cycle of life. Also known as a rune of protection.
Remote & In-Situ Sensing
TRIQUETRA’s data collection will provide an insight to all the variables directly or indirectly connected to CC, comparing them with historical data. New innovative surveying techniques are utilized: Hydrographic surveys, multi-beam sonars, UAVs with optical, multispectral & LiDAR sensors, underwater photogrammetry, laser spectroscopy, novel simulation models and more.
Addressed CH Typologies
Underwater sites are increasingly affected by climate change (e.g. changes in the chemical composition of oceans).
Coastal areas shall be a focus for the approach to validate its various water-protection and water-related damage detecting techniques.
Mainland – rural areas are less likely to be shielded in remote areas with scarce population and lack of surrounding infrastructure.
Decision Support Platform
By integrating all the modules and technologies in TRIQUETRA, a DSS will be developed and validated in actual working conditions in 8 different pilot sites across Europe, spanning a wide range of archaeological periods, CH typology, structures and materials.
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Kick-off Meeting
Cultural Heritage (CH) is defined as the tangible and intangible aspects of society and culture…
