Innovative Marine Robotic Technologies for Coastal Hazard Monitoringand Climate Adaptation Strategies

Innovative Marine Robotic Technologies for Coastal Hazard Monitoring and Climate Adaptation Strategies R. Ferretti, M. Bibuli, Gi. Bruzzone, M. Caccia, A. Odetti National Research Council - Institute of Marine Engineering Genoa, Italy [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 Marine Robots and Tools Design Construction Control Sensor integration Field testing Exploitation INstitute of Marine engineering –National Research Council Roma (Headquarter) Roma –ARTOV Genoa Palermo Marine robotics @ CNR-INM Genoa: the fleet [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 Motivation and objectives •Growing risks in coastal areas (geomorphological hazards, climate change) •Limitations of traditional monitoring methods (boat-based surveys, limited satellite resolution) •Need for advanced, safe, and highresolution technologies Motivation •Deploy innovative marine robotics for coastal hazard monitoring •Demonstrate the capabilities of the SWAMP ASV developed by CNR-INM •Support climate adaptation and decision-making Objectives Foto dei Vigili del Fuoco Camogli IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 The AMIS project - Interreg IT – FR Maritime 2021-2027 Priority 2 “A resilient and resource-efficient cross-border area” SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 2.4) Promote adaptation to climate change, disaster risk prevention and resilience, considering ecosystemic approaches AMIS - Advanced coastal risk Monitoring systems and dIgital twinS for coastal safety and resilience. Funding program: Interreg Italy-France Maritime 2021-2027 Cross-border program co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (FESR), within the European Territorial Cooperation (CTE) objective of the EU Cohesion Policy 2021 -2027 Cooperation area AMIS - Simple innovative project Duration: 30 months (1 March 2024 –31 August 2026) Financial size: 1.9 million euros Coordinator: Consorzio LAMMA WP2 - Advanced technologies for coastal monitoring: CNR - INM (credits: Brandini, LAMMA) [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 AMIS - The role of innovative robotic technologies Bridging the gap between available technologies and their use by public authorities responsible for managing and planning activities on the territory. Use a combinations of aerial and marine drones to outline the morphology of emerged and submerged cliffs for coastal monitoring Costa Livorno Pilot areas •Pilot areas distributed across the Program area and representative of different types of coasts (high coast and active reefs; low coast; river mouth area) •Different observation methodologies (marine robot and aerial drones; video surveillance; remote sensing) based on the type of coasts •CNR engaged in cross-border activities across the entire program area [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 The SWAMP ASV Platform – a technological enabler for innovative monitoring •Portable, modular, and reconfigurable design •Optimized for shallow-water operations: high maneuverability and minimal draft •Facilitates easy sensor payload integration 2019 2022 SWAMP - Shallow Water Autonomous Multipurpose Platform Proven applications in rivers, lakes, lagoons, and critical environments (Arctic glacier front areas) [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 River mapping – Roja (IM) InnovaMARE sensor package: •MBES •RTK GNSS kit •Radiometer (RoX) •Automatic Nutrient Analyzer (SUNA) Lagoon monitoring - Venice RoX SUNA MBES The SWAMP ASV Platform – a technological enabler for innovative monitoring Sensors package for the AMIS project The SWAMP ASV sensors package for the AMIS project •Single Beam Echosounder (SBES) –Echologger ECT D710 (750 kHz/1MHz) •GNSS Ublox ZED F9P + AHRS Microstrain 3DM-CV 7 for georeferencing •RTK corrections for centimeter precision positioning •Software BeamworX running on SBC x64 Intel i7 for data acquisition •Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) –PicoMB130 high-resolution bathymetry (337 kHz, 130°) [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 Survey planning and Operational Methodologies in AMIS pilot sites •Approach: Combined land (shore station) + sea (support boat) operations The integration of acoustic instrument typically used on medium to large boats or vessels onto a small, nonstandard surface robotic platform presents several technical challenges and requires the development of specific data acquisition procedures •MBES surveys: •Parallel lines, aligned with coastline •Spacing based on depth, 130° beam angle and overlap % •SBES surveys: •Perpendicular coastline lines, following depth gradient •High-frequency (750 kHz–1 MHz), narrow beams (2.5°–3.5°) •Survey design: •Lines extended beyond Area Of Interest (AOI) + 10–20% buffer zone •Mission planning software (CNR-INM) for optimized line generation [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 ➢As part of the AMIS project, the use of autonomous robotic platforms developed by the CNR-INM demonstrated the effectiveness of marine robotics for environmental monitoring in critical coastal areas. ➢These technologies enabled accurate and secure data collection, while promoting sustainable and collaborative coastal management in the face of climate change challenges. The path is clear Combining science, technology, and territorial cooperation is the key to ensuring a secure future for our coasts. [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 Future Perspectives: towards a new culture of coastal surveillance Thank you for the attention! Cross-border cooperation: a value to be defended (credits: Brandini, LAMMA) [email protected] IEEE MetroSea 2025 Genova, October 8-10, 2025 Back up slides Roberta Ferretti (CNR-INM) Roberta Ferretti (CNR-INM) Capitalization from Interreg IT –FR (2014-20) ●MAREGOT ●MATRAC-ACP Cross border & interdisciplinary cooperation Multiplatform Coastal Monitoring Expected results Public Authority (partner & end-users) ❖LAMMA Consortium ❖National Research Council (CNR-INM) ❖University of Genoa (UniGE– DISTAV) ❖French Geological Service (BRGM) ❖CPIE Technology & ICT Robotics (marine&aerial) video surveillance remote sensing Earth and marine sciences advanced models risk prediction Pilot Site Implementation -high coast and active cliffs -sandy and low coast -river mouth area ✓Operational protocols and Innovative multiplatform technologies for coastal monitoring ✓Digital twins of the pilot areas and atlas of risks ✓Guidelines for risk communication ❖District Basin Authority of the Northern Apennines (ABDAS) ❖Autonomous Region of Sardinia -General Directorate of Civil Protection (RAS) ❖Region of Liguria - Territorial Planning Sector (RL) Interreg IT – FR Maritime 2021-2027: AMIS in a nutshell Roberta Ferretti (CNR-INM) Interreg IT – FR AMIS project: key outcomes and benefits Operational Protocols Shared guidelines and best practices for effective coastal monitoring Innovative Monitoring Integrated multiplatform technologies in pilot sites Risk Communication Harmonized procedures for raising public risk awareness, using gamification and citizen science methods Digital Twins and Risk Atlas Practical tools ensuring advanced data representation, adopted by public administrations involved in coastal management procedure, planning activities and civil protection, especially during emergency situations Creating virtual coasts models linked to crossborder coastal risks atlas to support decisionmaking and planning