Vol. 44 No. s2 (2013): Proceedings of the 10th Conference of the Italian Society of Agricultural Engineering

Published: 8 September 2013

Proceedings of the 10^th Conference of the Italian Society of Agricultural Engineering Horizons in agricultural, forestry and biosystems engineering
September 8-12, 2013 | Viterbo, Italy

Original Articles

Chestnut: from coppice to structural timber. The case study of "Uso Fiume" beams sampled in Liguria

Marco Togni, Alberto Cavalli, Davide Mannozzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.241

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Harvesting techniques for non-industrial SRF biomass plantations on farmland

Raffaele Spinelli, Janine Schweier, Fabio De Francesco

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.243

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Analysis of a double steering forest trailer for long wood log transportation

Francesco Marinello, Stefano Grigolato, Luigi Sartori, Raffaele Cavalli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.244

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Decision analysis for the determination of biomass in the territory Tuscia Romana by geographic information system and forest management plans

A. Colantoni, F. Recanatesi, S. Baldini, M. Felicetti, M. Romagnoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.245

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Colour modifications and hyperspectral imaging: non-invasive analysis of photo-degraded wood surfaces

Giorgia Agresti, Giuseppe Bonifazi, Luca Calienno, Giuseppe Capobianco, Angela Lo Monaco, Claudia Pelosi, Rodolfo Picchio, Silvia Serranti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.246

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Carbon balance and energy fluxes of a Mediterranean crop

Simona Consoli, Osvaldo Facini, Antonio Motisi, Marianna Nardino, Rita Papa, Federica Rossi, Salvatore Barbagallo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.247

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Runoff and sediment yield modeling in a medium-size mediterranean watershed

Ossama M.M. Abdelwahab, Tiziana Bisantino, Fabio Milillo, Francesco Gentile

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.248

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Runoff generation processes in a Mediterranean research catchment (Sardinia)

Marcello Niedda, Mirko Castellini, Filippo Giadrossich, Mario Pirastru

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.249

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Application of the new Morphological Quality Index in the Cordevole river (BL, Italy)

E. Rigon, J. Moretto, F. Delai, L. Picco, D. Ravazzolo, R. Rainato, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.250

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Displacement length and velocity of tagged logs in the tagliamento river

Diego Ravazzolo, L. Mao, B. Garniga, L. Picco, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.251

1097

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The influence of the net rainfall mixed Curve Number â€“ Green Ampt procedure in flood hazard mapping: a case study in Central Italy

Andrea Petroselli, Ettore Arcangeletti, Elena Allegrini, Nunzio Romano, Salvatore Grimaldi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.252

1065

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Erosion - deposition evaluation through hybrid DTMs derived by LiDAR and colour bathymetry: the case study of the Brenta, Piave and Tagliamento rivers

J. Moretto, F. Delai, E. Rigon, L. Picco, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.253

909

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The contribution of chestnut coppice forests on slope stability in abandoned territory: a case study

Chiara Bassanelli, Gian Battista Bischetti, Enrico Antonio Chiaradia, Lorenzo Rossi, Chiara Vergani

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.254

1184

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A simple field method to measure the hydrodynamic properties of soil surface crust

Vincenzo Alagna, Vincenzo Bagarello, Simone Di Prima, Giuseppe Giordano, Massimo Iovino

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.255

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Evaluation of short-term geomorphic changes along the Tagliamento river using LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanner surveys

R. Rainato, L. Picco, M. Cavalli, L. Mao, F. Delai, D. Ravazzolo, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.256

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LiDAR derived high resolution topography: the next challenge for the analysis of terraces stability and vineyard soil erosion

Federico Preti, Paolo Tarolli, Andrea Dani, Simone Calligaro, Massimo Prosdocimi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.258

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Actual evaporation estimation from infrared measurement of soil surface temperature

Davide Pognant, Davide Canone, Stefano Ferraris

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.259

1269

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Estimating the contribution of rainfall, irrigation and upward soil water flux to crop water requirements of a maize agroecosystem in the Lombardy plain

Michele Rienzner, Sandra Cesari de Maria, Arianna Facchi, Fatma Wassar, Claudio Gandolfi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.260

837

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Hydrometeorological monitoring for water balance determination at plot scale

A. Sommella, Mario Palladino, A. Comegna, A. Coppola

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.261

994

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A 2D hydrodynamic-sedimentological model for gravel bed rivers. Part II, Case study: the Brenta River in Italy

Gabriel Kaless, Johnny Moretto, Fabio Delai, Luca Mao, Mario A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.262

1251

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A 2D hydrodynamic-sedimentological model for gravel-bed rivers. Part I: theory and validation

Gabriel Kaless, Mario A. Lenzi, Luca Mao

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.263

1294

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Characterization of fluvial islands along three different gravel-bed rivers of North-Eastern Italy

L. Picco, R. Rainato, L. Mao, F. Delai, A. Tonon, D. Ravazzolo, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.264

1097

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Evaluation of short-term geomorphic changes in differently impacted gravel-bed rivers using improved dems of difference

F. Delai, J. Moretto, L. Mao, L. Picco, M.A. Lenzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.265

872

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Comparison of different methods to predict the mean flow velocity in step-pool channels

T. Michelini, V. D'Agostino

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.266

763

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Proposal of a local telemetry network for the monitoring the thermodynamic and environmental performances of farm tractors

Fabrizio Mazzetto, Marco Bietresato

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.267

1061

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Speeding up innovation in agricultural IT

Hannu E.S. Haapala

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.268

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GNSS-based operational monitoring devices for forest logging operation chains

Raimondo Gallo, Stefano Grigolato, Raffaele Cavalli, Fabrizio Mazzetto

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.269

1829

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Sustainable management of waste in green nursery: the Tuscan experience

Daniele Sarri, Riccardo Lisci, M. Rimediotti, M. Vieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.270

908

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Selective spraying of grapevineâ€™s diseases by a modular agricultural robot

R. Oberti, M. Marchi, P. Tirelli, A. Calcante, M. Iriti, M. HoÄevar, J. Baur, J. Pfaff, C. Schütz, H. Ulbrich

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.271

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Open problems in traceability: from raw materials to finished food products

Lorenzo Comba, Fabrizio Dabbene, Paolo Gay, Cristina Tortia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.272

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An automatic system for the detection of dairy cows lying behaviour in free-stall barns

Simona M.C. Porto, Claudia Arcidiacono, Umberto Anguzza, Andrea Giummarra, Giovanni Cascone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.273

1593

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Economic and environmental benefits of using a spray control system for the distribution of pesticides

F. Calegari, D. Tassi, M. Vincini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.274

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Analysis of poultry eating and drinking behavior by software eYeNamic

A. De Montis, A. Pinna, M. Barra, E. Vranken

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.275

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Satellite guidance systems in agriculture: experimental comparison between EZ-Steer/RTK and AUTOPILOT/EGNOS

P. D'Antonio, C. D'Antonio, C. Evangelista, V. Doddato

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.276

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New solutions for horse shelters to connect to the equestrian paths

Gianluca Bambi, Massimo Monti, Matteo Barbari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.277

974

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Environmental assessment of individual and collective manure management systems

Giorgio Provolo, Aldo Calcante, Francesca Perazzolo, Alberto Finzi, Filippo VolontÃ¨, Davide Grimaldi, Mauro Pinnetti, Giorgia Cocolo, Ezio Naldi, Giorgio Galassi, Elisabetta Riva

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.278

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A partial life cycle assessment approach to evaluate the energy intensity and related greenhouse gas emission in dairy farms

Lelia Murgia, Giuseppe Todde, Maria Caria, Antonio Pazzona

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.279

2038

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Implementation of a genetic algorithm for energy design optimization of livestock housing using a dynamic thermal simulator

Maria Elena Menconi, Massimo Chiappini, David Grohmann

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.280

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Influence of feed delivery frequency on behavioural activity of dairy cows in freestall barns

Elisabetta Riva, Gabriele Mattachini, Luciana Bava, Anna Sandrucci, Alberto Tamburini, Giorgio Provolo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.281

1185

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A survey on Italian compost dairy barns

Lorenzo Leso, Maurizio Uberti, Wasseem Morshed, Matteo Barbari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.282

1288

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Use of a proactive herd management system in a dairy farm of northern italy: technical and economic results

Stefania Leonardi, Gabriele Marchesi, Francesco Maria Tangorra, Massimo Lazzari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.283

1284

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Optimization of sustainable buildings envelopes for extensive sheep farming through the use of dynamic energy simulation

Maria Elena Menconi, David Grohmann

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.284

1111

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Influence of low vacuum levels on milking characteristics of sheep, goat and buffalo

Maria Caria, Carlo Boselli, Lelia Murgia, Remo Rosati, Antonio Pazzona

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.285

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Biodegradable films and spray coatings as eco-friendly alternative to petro-chemical derived mulching films

G. Vox, G. Santagata, M. Malinconico, B. Immirzi, G. Scarascia Mugnozza, E. Schettini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.286

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Hydrogen and renewable energy sources integrated system for greenhouse heating

Ileana Blanco, Alexandros Sotirios Anifantis, Simone Pascuzzi, Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.287

1733

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Variation of physical properties of LDPE greenhouse films due to agrochemicals used during cultivation

Evelia Schettini, Giuliano Vox

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.288

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Comparison of different estimation procedures for the hydraulic properties of horticultural substrates by One-Step technique

Carlo Bibbiani, Carlo A. Campiotti, Luca Incrocci, Alberto Pardossi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.289

951

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Production and reuse of waste in rural area with high density of greenhouse

Giovanni Russo, Giuseppe Verdiani

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.290

1011

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Solar radiation inside greenhouses covered with semitransparent photovoltaic film: first experimental results

Alvaro Marucci, Adolfo Gusman, Barbara Pagniello, Andrea Cappuccini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.291

1137

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Building green covering for a sustainable use of energy

C.A. Campiotti, E. Schettini, G. Alonzo, C. Viola, C. Bibbiani, G. Scarascia Mugnozza, I. Blanco, G. Vox

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.292

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Temperature conditioning in ornamental plant production with a prototype device: root zone cooling in protected environments

Gianluca Burchi, Sonia Cacini, Marco Fedrizzi, Mauro Pagano, Mirko Guerrieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.293

1011

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A new method for Espresso Coffee brewing: CaffÃ¨ Firenze

Alessandro Parenti, Lorenzo Guerrini, Piernicola Masella, Riccardo Dainelli, Paolo Spugnoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.294

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Screening of grated cheese authenticity by nir spectroscopy

Chiara Cevoli, Angelo Fabbri, Alessandro Gori, Maria Fiorenza Caboni, Adriano Guarnieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.295

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Application of Computer Vision for quality control in frozen mixed berries production: colour calibration issues

D. Ricauda Aimonino, P. Gay, L. Comba

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.296

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Near-infrared spectroscopy is feasible to discriminate hazelnut cultivars

Elisabetta Stella, Roberto Moscetti, Letizia Carletti, Giuseppina Menghini, Francesco Fabrizi, Valerio Cristofori, Danilo Monarca, Massimo Cecchini, Riccardo Massantini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.297

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Assessment of the energy and separation efficiency of the decanter centrifuge with regulation capability of oil water ring in the industrial process line using a continuous method

Biagio Bianchi, Antonia Tamborrino, Francesco Santoro

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.298

2340

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An integrated mechanical-enzymatic reverse osmosis treatment of dairy industry wastewater and milk protein recovery as a fat replacer: a closed loop approach

F. Sarghini, A. Sorrentino, P. Di Pierro

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.299

1638

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Safety performance assessment of food industry facilities using a fuzzy approach

F. Barreca, G. Cardinali, C.R. Fichera, L. Lamberto, G. Modica

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.300

1025

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UHF-RFID solutions for logistics units management in the food supply chain

Paolo Barge, Paolo Gay, Valentina Merlino, Cristina Tortia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.301

1213

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An overview of emerging techniques in virgin olive oil extraction process: strategies in the development of innovative plants

Maria Lisa Clodoveo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.302

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Mild separation system for olive oil: quality evaluation and pilot plant design

Francesco Genovese, Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo, Giuseppe Altieri, Antonella Tauriello

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.303

1006

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Numerical models of mass transfer during ripening and storage of salami

Angelo Fabbri, Chiara Cevoli, Giulia Tabanelli, Fausto Gardini, Adriano Guarnieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.304

1095

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Mechanical grading in PGI Tropea red onion post harvest operations

Bruno Bernardi, Giuseppe Zimbalatti, Andrea Rosario Proto, Souraya Benalia, Antonio Fazari, Paola Callea

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.305

1444

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Technical and economic evaluation of maceration of red grapes for production everyday wine

F. Pezzi, C. Caprara, D. Friso, B. Ranieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.306

1057

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Control of mixing step in the bread production with weak wheat flour and sourdough

Alessandro Parenti, Lorenzo Guerrini, Lisa Granchi, Manuel Venturi, Stefano Benedettelli, Fabrizio Nistri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.307

1162

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Kinetic and thermodynamic properties of soybean grains during the drying process

Daniel Emanuel Cabral de Oliveira, Osvaldo Resende, Jaqueline Ferreira Vieira Bessa, Adrieli Nagila Kester

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.308

1116

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Traction performance simulation for mechanical front wheel drive tractors: towards a practical computer tool

A. Battiato, E. Diserens, L. Sartori

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.309

1067

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Soil management effect on soil penetration resistance in the vineyard

Pietro Catania, Mariangela Vallone, Felice Pipitone, Gioacchino Francesco Argento, Giuseppe SpartÃ , Vito Armando Laudicina

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.310

1027

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Study of a test methodology to assess potential drift generated by air-assisted sprayers

Paolo Balsari, Paolo Marucco, Claudio Bozzer, Mario Tamagnone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.311

903

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Repair and maintenance costs of 4WD tractors and self propelled combine harvesters in Italy

Aldo Calcante, Luca Fontanini, Fabrizio Mazzetto

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.312

1822

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The RHEA-project robot for tree crops pesticide application

Marco Vieri, Riccardo Lisci, Marco Rimediotti, Daniele Sarri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.313

1413

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Experimental tests on a new harvesting system for Burley tobacco

Salvatore Faugno, Collins Okello, Roberta Infascelli, Francesca Audino, Luca Ardito, Stefania Pindozzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.314

1133

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Numerical and experimental analysis of vertical spray control patternators

F. Sarghini, G. Pergher

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.315

873

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Preliminary evaluation of a short rotation forestry poplar biomass supply chain in Emilia Romagna Region

L. Pari, Massimo Brambilla, V. Civitarese, C. Bisaglia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.316

948

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Chipping machines: disc and drum energy requirements

Alessio Facello, Eugenio Cavallo, Raffaele Spinelli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.317

1162

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Tractor accelerated test on test rig

M. Mattetti, Giovanni Molari, A. Vertua, A. Guarnieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.318

1115

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Monitoring of the tractor working parameters from the CAN-Bus

Giovannni Molari, Michele Mattetti, Daniela Perozzi, Eugenio Sereni

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.319

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Harvest of table olives by mechanical harvesting equipment

Filippo Gambella

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.320

966

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Experimental tests on winter cereal: Sod seeding compared to minimum tillage and traditional plowing

Antoniotto Guidobono Cavalchini, Gian Luca Rognoni, Francesco M. Tangorra, Annamaria Costa

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.321

1179

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Water sensitive papers simulation to assess deposits on targets

Emanuele Cerruto, Claudia Aglieco

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.322

929

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Procedure and layout for the development of a fatigue test on an agricultural implement by a four poster test bench

M. Cutini, C. Bisaglia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.323

943

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Application of software for the optimization of the surface shape of nets for chestnut harvesting

Andrea Formato, Giampiero Scaglione, Domenico Ianniello

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.324

1156

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Aerodynamic properties of six organo-mineral fertiliser particles

Marcello Biocca, Pietro Gallo, Paolo Menesatti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.325

1478

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Dynamic-energetic balance of agricultural tractors: active systems for the measurement of the power requirements in static tests and under field conditions

Daniele Pochi, Roberto Fanigliulo, Mauro Pagano, Renato Grilli, Marco Fedrizzi, Laura Fornaciari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.326

1072

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Effect of different winter pruning systems on grapes produced

Claudio Caprara, Fabio Pezzi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.327

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The cross-border project between France and Italy MARS+. Sub-project - Innovative technologies for the mechanization of the areas hard to reach

G. Tirrò, R. Lisci, M. Rimediotti, D. Sarri, M. Vieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.328

1567

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Static consolidation of a renaissance palace by resins, pins and connecting rods

Antoniotto Guidobono Cavalchini, Martino Guidobono Cavalchini, Elena Poverello

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.329

1008

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The study of rural landscape at the farm scale: changes in traditional signs and structures

Z. Ludwiczak, S. Benni, P. Tassinari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.330

1130

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Historical road system and farmhouses in Apulia

L.P. Caliandro, R.V. Loisi, P. Dal Sasso

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.331

914

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Land use change in the Veneto floodplain and consequences on minor network drainage system

Massimo Prosdocimi, Giulia Sofia, Giancarlo Dalla Fontana, Paolo Tarolli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.332

903

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Urban-rural gradient detection using multivariate spatial analysis and landscape metrics

Marco Vizzari, Maurizia Sigura

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.333

1350

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Determinants of SEA effectiveness: an empirical investigation over municipal spatial planning in Sardinia

Andrea De Montis, Antonio Ledda, Amedeo Ganciu, Mario Barra, Simone Caschili

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.334

822

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Consequence of land use changes into energy crops in Campania region

Stefania Pindozzi, Salvatore Faugno, Elena Cervelli, Alessandra Capolupo, Maura Sannino, Lorenzo Boccia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.335

860

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Detection of Landscape patterns in airborne LIDAR data in the Nature Reserve of Castelporziano (Rome)

F. Recanatesi, M. Tolli, M.N. Ripa, R. Pelorosso, F. Gobattoni, A. Leone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.336

782

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The assessment of the visual perception in viewshed analysis for the landscape settings

Enrico Fabrizio, Gabriele Garnero

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.337

956

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Evolution of some Mediterranean landscapes of Central Italy from historical aerial photographs

Maria Nicolina Ripa, Francesco Ciapanna, Goffredo Filibeck, Federica Gobattoni, Antonio Leone, Raffaele Pelorosso, Matteo Piccinno, Carlo Maria Rossi, Fabio Recanatesi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.338

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Identification of rural landscape classes through a GIS clustering method

Irene Diti, Daniele Torreggiani, Patrizia Tassinari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.339

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Application, validation and comparison in different geographical contexts of an integrated model for the design of ecological networks

C.R. Fichera, R. Gianoglio, L. Laudari, G. Modica

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.340

1187

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Livestock system as a mitigation measure of a wind farm in a mountain area

Antoniotto Guidobono Cavalchini, Gabriele Daglio, Massimo Lazzari, Stefania Leonardi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.341

1039

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Geomatics and virtual tourism

Valeria Minucciani, Gabriele Garnero

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.342

1285

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Production of renewable energy in agriculture: current situation and future developments

Carlo Pirazzoli, Alessandro Ragazzoni

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.343

736

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Determining wood chip size: image analysis and clustering methods

Paolo Febbi, Corrado Costa, Paolo Menesatti, Luigi Pari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.344

1035

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Sicilian potential biogas production

Antonio Comparetti, Pierluigi Febo, Carlo Greco, Santo Orlando, Kestutis Navickas, Kestutis Venslauskas

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.345

1549

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Anaerobic digestion and co-digestion of slaughterhouse wastes

Sonia Castellucci, Silvia Cocchi, Elena Allegrini, Luigi Vecchione

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.346

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Energy and pressure requirements for compression of swine solid fraction compost

Niccolò Pampuro, Alessio Facello, Eugenio Cavallo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.347

1123

PDF: 521
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Biogas yield from Sicilian kitchen waste and cheese whey

Antonio Comparetti, Pierluigi Febo, Carlo Greco, Santo Orlando, Kestutis Navickas, Arvydas Nekrosius, Kestutis Venslauskas

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.348

1400

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Assessment of energy return on energy investment (EROEI) of oil bearing crops for renewable fuel production

A. Restuccia, S. Failla, D. Longo, L. Caruso, I. Mallia, G. Schillaci

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.349

1685

PDF: 868
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Harvesting of southern Piedmontâ€™s orchards pruning residues: evaluations of biomass production and harvesting losses

M. Grella, M. Manzone, F. Gioelli, P. Balsari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.350

965

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First tests of using an electronic nose to control biogas plant efficiency

Federica Borgonovo, Annamaria Costa, Massimo Lazzari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.351

1036

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Evaluation of herbaceous crops irrigated with treated wastewater for ethanol production

Salvatore Barbagallo, Antonio Barbera, Giuseppe L. Cirelli, Mirco Milani, Attilio Toscano, Roberto Albergo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.352

1065

PDF: 651
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Modelling and optimization of a local smart grid for an agro-industrial site

Enrico Fabrizio, Valeria Branciforti, Marco Filippi, Silvia Barbero, Giuseppe Tecco

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.353

997

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Development perspectives for biogas production from agricultural waste in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Nord-East of Italy)

D. dell'Antonia, S.R.S. Cividino, A. Carlino, R. Gubiani, G. Pergher

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.354

1081

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The use of co-digested solid fraction as feedstock for biogas plants

E. Dinuccio, F. Gioelli, D. Cuk, L. RollÃ¨, P. Balsari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.355

998

PDF: 618
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Life Cycle Assessment of maize cultivation for biogas production

J. Bacenetti, A. Fusi, R. Guidetti, M. Fiala

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.356

1122

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A farm-scale pilot plant for biohydrogen and biomethane production by two-stage fermentation

R. Oberti, A. Tenca, F. Perazzolo, E. Riva, A. Finzi, E. Naldi, G. Provolo, L. Bodria

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.357

1434

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Parametric experimental tests of steam gasification of pine wood in a fluidized bed reactor

L. Vecchione, M. Moneti, S. Cocchi, M. Villarini, M. Sisinni, A. Micangeli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.358

1110

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Assessment of the energetic potential by hazelnuts pruning in Viterboâ€™s area

D. Monarca, M. Cecchini, A. Colantoni, S. Di Giacinto, A. Marucci, L. Longo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.359

1403

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Sustainability of grape-ethanol energy chain

G. Riva, E. Foppa Pedretti, G. Toscano, D. Duca, A. Pizzi, M. Saltari, C. Mengarelli, M. Gardiman, R. Flamini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.360

984

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Torrefaction of residues and by-products from sunflower chain

G. Riva, E. Foppa Pedretti, G. Toscano, D. Duca, G. Rossini, C. Mengarelli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.361

1061

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Giant reed (Arundo donax L.) harvesting system, an economic and technical evaluation

M. Bentini, R. Martelli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.362

1225

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Two prototypes for medium rotation forestry harvesting

L. Pari, V. Civitarese, A. Del Giudice, A. Scarfone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.363

915

PDF: 600
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Palms (Phoenix canariensis) infested by red PALM weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier): insecticidal efficacy tests of chipping treatment

G. Sperandio, M. Fedrizzi, M. Guerrieri, R. Fanigliulo, D. Pochi, M. Pagano, S. Arnone, M. Cristofaro, R. Sasso, S. Musmeci, S. Catarci

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.364

1132

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Industrial hemp for biomass production

R. Sausserde, A. Adamovics

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.365

1623

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Mechanized recovery of olive pruning residues: ash contamination and harvesting losses

A. Assirelli, A. Acampora, S. Croce, R. Spinelli, E. Santangelo, L. Pari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.366

959

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A GIS approach for the quantification of forest and agricultural biomass in the Basilicata region

D. Statuto, A. Tortora, P. Picuno

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.367

1903

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Seed losses during the harvesting of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) at on-farm scale

L. Pari, A. Assirelli, A. Suardi, V. Civitarese, A. Del Giudice, E. Santangelo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.368

1105

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Enhancement of Palm residues (Phoenix canariensis) for a potential use in ruminant feed

G. Sperandio, M. Fedrizzi, M. Iacurto, F. Vincenti, M. Guerrieri, D. Pochi, R. Fanigliulo, M. Pagano

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.369

2346

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Determination of the working time requirement for suckling sows in the pen of Wels

E. Quendler, P. Pötz, W. Hagmüller, R. Kogler, J. Boxberger

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.370

1100

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Health and safety challenges associated with immigrant dairy workers

J. Rosecrance, T. Tellechea, L. Menger, D. Gilkey, N. Roman-Muniz

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.371

1120

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The risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive movements of upper limbs for workers employed in hazelnut sorting

Andrea Colantoni, Massimo Cecchini, Danilo Monarca, Roberto Bedini, Simone Riccioni

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.372

1553

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The occupational safety on the construction sites of the farm production buildings in Finland

M. Hellstedt, K.O. Kaustell, T. Kivinen

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.373

1100

PDF: 480
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Methodological approach to assess tractor stability in normal operation in field using a commercial warning device

V. Rondelli, R. Martelli, C. Casazza, A. Guarnieri

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.374

962

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Simulated stability tests of a small articulated tractor designed for extreme-sloped vineyards

F. Mazzetto, M. Bietresato, A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.375

2363

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Engineering solutions applied to pneumatic drills to reduce losses of dust from dressed seeds

D. Pochi, M. Biocca, G. Brannetti, R. Fanigliulo, P. Gallo, R. Grilli, S. Montanari, P. Pulcini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.376

842

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Exposure to vibrations in wine growing

Domenico Pessina, Davide Facchinetti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.377

970

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Study on the possibility of application of a compact roll over protective structure for agricultural wheeled narrow track tractors

Danilo Monarca, Massimo Cecchini, Andrea Colantoni, Simone Di Giacinto, Giuseppina Menghini, Leonardo Longo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.378

1055

PDF: 610
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Accident investigation related to the use of chainsaw

Sirio Rossano Secondo Cividino, Rino Gubiani, Gianfranco Pergher, Daniele Dell'Antonia, Emiliano Maroncelli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.379

1500

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A Wii-controlled safety device for electric chainsaws

R. Gubiani, G. Pergher, S.R.S. Cividino, R. Lombardo, F. Blanchini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.380

1295

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Ergonomic issues in ewe cheese production: reliability of the Strain Index and OCRA Checklist risk assessments

John Rosecrance, Robert Paulsen, David Gilkey, Lelia Murgia, Thomas Gall

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.381

1111

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Noise risk assessment in a bottling line of a modern Sicilian winery

Mariangela Vallone, Felice Pipitone, Salvatore Amoroso, Pietro Catania

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.382

1006

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A survey of safety issues in tree-climbing applications for forestry management

D. Longo, L. Caruso, A. Conti, D. Camillieri, G. Schillaci

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.383

1592

PDF: 657
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Vibration risk evaluation in hand-held harvesters for olives

Giuseppe Manetto, Emanuele Cerruto

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.384

1056

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Whole body vibrations during field operations in the vineyard

Pietro Catania, Mariangela Vallone, Maria Alleri, Giuseppe Morello, Giuseppe SpartÃ , Pierluigi Febo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.385

904

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The heat stress for workers employed in a dairy farm

A. Marucci, D. Marucci, D. Monarca, M. Cecchini, A. Colantoni, S. Di Giacinto, A. Cappuccini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.386

896

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Spectral analysis of a standard test track profile during passage of an agricultural tractor

M. Cutini, R. Deboli, A. Calvo, C. Preti, M. Inserillo, C. Bisaglia

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.387

834

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Vibration transmitted to operatorâ€™s back by machines with back-pack power unit: a case study on blower and spraying machines

Roberto Deboli, Angela Calvo, Venerando Rapisarda, Christian Preti, Marco Inserillo

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.388

951

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Ergonomic analysis for the assessment of the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorder in forestry operations

Raimondo Gallo, Fabrizio Mazzetto

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.389

3371

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Fitting and testing roll-over protective structures on self-propelled agricultural machinery

Domenico Pessina, Davide Facchinetti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.390

1286

PDF: 720
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Analysis of the building system of four mills and their suitability for heat treatment pest disinfestation

Loredana Strano, Giovanna Tomaselli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.391

1163

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Safety in the housing of horses

A. Checchi, S. Casazza

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.392

794

PDF: 535
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Levels of vibration transmitted to the operator of the tractor equipped with front axle suspension

Daniele Pochi, Roberto Fanigliulo, Laura Fornaciari, Gennaro Vassalini, Marco Fedrizzi, Gino Brannetti, Cesare Cervellini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.393

1171

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First investigation on the applicability of an active noise control system on a tracked tractor without cab

Daniele Pochi, Roberto Fanigliulo, Lindoro Del Duca, Pietro Nataletti, Gennaro Vassalini, Laura Fornaciari, Luigi Cerini, Filippo Sanjust, Diego Annesi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.394

991

PDF: 469
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Safety settings in equestrian facilities

A. Checchi, S. Casazza

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.395

724

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Noise levels of a track-laying tractor during field operations in the vineyard

Pietro Catania, Mariangela Vallone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.396

988

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The assessment of the sawmill noise

P. D'Antonio, C. D'Antonio, C. Evangelista, V. Doddato

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.397

1018

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Assessment of linear anionic polyacrylamide application to irrigation canals for seepage control

Hamil Uribe, Rodrigo Figueroa, Luis Llanos

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.398

1741

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Analysis of rainfed alfalfa evapotranspiration measured by an eddy covariance system

A. Vinci, L. Vergni, F. Todisco, F. Mannocchi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.399

1129

PDF: 638
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A neuro-fuzzy model to predict the inflow to the guardialfiera multipurpose dam (Southern Italy) at medium-long time scales

L.F. Termite, F. Todisco, L. Vergni, F. Mannocchi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.400

1239

PDF: 543
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Water balance of rice plots under three different cultivation methods: first season results

Enrico Antonio Chiaradia, Arianna Facchi, Olfa Gharsallah, Marco Romani, Gian Battista Bischetti, Claudio Gandolfi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.401

1130

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Effect of different plant species in pilot constructed wetlands for wastewater reuse in agriculture

Salvatore Barbagallo, Giuseppe L. Cirelli, Alessia Marzo, Mirco Milani, Attilio Toscano

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.402

1029

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Monitoring water fluxes in rice plots under three different cultivation methods

Enrico Antonio Chiaradia, Daniele Ferrari, Gian Battista Bischetti, Arianna Facchi, Olfa Gharsallah, Marco Romani, Claudio Gandolfi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.403

1438

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Effects of water distribution uniformity on waxy (Zea mays L.) yield: first results

L. Bortolini, M. Martello

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.404

555

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An analytic-geospatial approach for sustainable water resource management: a case study in the province of Perugia

Stefano Casadei, Michele Bellezza, Luca Casagrande, Arnaldo Pierleoni

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.405

1435

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Farms as a resilience factors to land degradation in peri-urban areas

Paolo Zappavigna, Andrea Brugnoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.406

894

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Alternative method for vegetables cultivation in Benin

Lucia Recchia, Paolo Boncinelli, Enrico Cini

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.407

1340

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Aerated lagooning of agro-industrial wastewater: depuration performance and energy requirements

Serafina Andiloro, Giuseppe Bombino, Vincenzo Tamburino, Demetrio Antonio Zema, Santo Marcello Zimbone

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.408

1465

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Time domain reflectometry-measuring dielectric permittivity to detect soil non-acqeous phase liquids contamination-decontamination processes

A. Comegna, A. Coppola, G. Dragonetti, N. Chaali, A. Sommella

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.409

929

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A simplified method to determine the first primary drying and wetting curves of water diffusivity of unsaturated soil

A. Sommella, A. Comegna, M. Palladino, A. Coppola

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.410

1071

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Evapotranspiration models for a maize agro-ecosystem in irrigated and rainfed conditions

Arianna Facchi, Olfa Gharsallah, Claudio Gandolfi

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.411

1236

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Manually operated pile driver for use in the south Iraqi Marshlands

Massimo Monti, Giuseppe Rossi, Stefano Simonini, Francesco Sorbetti Guerri, Matteo Barbari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.412

880

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Experiences of improving water access in rural areas in Guatemala

Elena Bresci, Antonio Giacomin, Federico Preti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.413

882

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