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

2013 Vol.44 No.s2

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

Published: 2013-09-08

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
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The influence of the net rainfall mixed Curve Number – 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Selective spraying of grapevine’s diseases by a modular agricultural robot

R. Oberti, M. Marchi, P. Tirelli, A. Calcante, M. Iriti, M. Hočevar, 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
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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
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Environmental assessment of individual and collective manure management systems

Giorgio Provolo, Aldo Calcante, Francesca Perazzolo, Alberto Finzi, Filippo Volontè, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A new method for Espresso Coffee brewing: Caffè 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Soil management effect on soil penetration resistance in the vineyard

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

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.310
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Geomatics and virtual tourism

Valeria Minucciani, Gabriele Garnero

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.342
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Harvesting of southern Piedmont’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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The use of co-digested solid fraction as feedstock for biogas plants

E. Dinuccio, F. Gioelli, D. Cuk, L. Rollè, P. Balsari

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.355
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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
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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
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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
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Assessment of the energetic potential by hazelnuts pruning in Viterbo’s area

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

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.359
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Industrial hemp for biomass production

R. Sausserde, A. Adamovics

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.365
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Exposure to vibrations in wine growing

Domenico Pessina, Davide Facchinetti

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.377
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Whole body vibrations during field operations in the vineyard

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

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.385
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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
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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
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Vibration transmitted to operator’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
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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
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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
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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
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Safety in the housing of horses

A. Checchi, S. Casazza

https://doi.org/10.4081/jae.2013.392
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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
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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
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Safety settings in equestrian facilities

A. Checchi, S. Casazza

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