Coastal areas are influenced by natural processes and human activities and require effective monitoring tools to understand their dynamic evolution. This study utilizes satellite imagery and semi-automatic shoreline extraction algorithms (CoastSat and SAET) to assess coastal erosion in the Gulf of Oristano over long-term and short-term periods. The algorithms' performance was validated using PRISMA and Sentinel-2 imagery, alongside RTK-GNSS surveys acquired during ASI OVERSEE project fieldwork. The field site beaches vary in exposure due to their positions, and their morphologies are influenced by the presence of Posidonia oceanica banquettes. A one-year analysis focused on Arborea Beach, where periodic Posidonia banquettes affect the accuracy of Satellite-Derived Shorelines (SDSs). The study shows the beach's susceptibility to storm surges, evidenced by significant erosion after a major storm in March. Despite algorithmic limitations, automated shoreline extraction allows efficient temporal analysis. This research evidences the role of advanced algorithms in precise coastal monitoring, offering crucial insights into erosion dynamics and supporting effective mitigation strategies.
University of Ferrara, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0003-1851-212X
University of Cadiz, Spain - ORCID: 0000-0002-0365-5155
University of Ferrara, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0003-0027-8937
University of Ferrara, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-7232-9724
University of Ferrara, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0003-1146-9966
University of Ferrara, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-7107-8185
University of Bologna, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-5236-0185
Chapter Title
Shoreline detection by applying semiautomatic algorithms for hyperspectral and multispectral satellite imagery on the beaches of the Gulf of Oristano (Sardinia, Italy)
Authors
Sabrina Terracciano, Juan Montes-Pérez, Riccardo Brunetta, Paulo Cabrita, Enrico Duo, Paolo Ciavola, Clara Armaroli
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0556-6.71
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Publication Year
2024
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Book Title
Tenth International Symposium Monitoring of Mediterranean Coastal Areas: Problems and Measurement Techniques
Book Subtitle
Livorno (Italy) 11th-13th June 2024
Editors
Laura Bonora, Marcantonio Catelani, Matteo De Vincenzi, Giorgio Matteucci
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2024
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© 2024 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0556-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0556-6
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-0557-3
Series Title
Monitoring of Mediterranean Coastal Areas: Problems and Measurement Techniques
Series E-ISSN
2975-0288