Hydro-geomorphometric study of a mountain basin in the north-west of Italy. An analysis through Terrestrial Laser Scanner, Drones and GIS techniques for the water resources management and the natural hazard prevention

This discussion will present the research carried out on an experimental test site located in the Mascognaz Valley, a mountain basin in the north-west of Italy. Thanks to a collaboration between university, spin-off and local government, this site became a scientific laboratory “open air”. Here we tested the use of terrestrial laser scanner, drone survey, photogrammetry, combined with data acquired by an experimental meteorological station and springs monitoring. Data processing and spatial analysis, realized through GIS techniques, help improving water management and natural hazard prevention.