TEACHER: Patrizio Torrese

PROGRAMME

Session 1: Theoretical Foundations & Survey Design

• Date & Time: May 5, 2027 | 14:00 – 16:00
• Venue: Classroom C28 (Lecture)
• Topics & Contents:
  • Course Overview: Required prerequisites, learning outcomes, course structure (lectures, field activities, computer lab), recommended literature, and final assessment criteria.
  • Passive & Active Seismic Methods: Theoretical and operational principles of HVSR, microseismics, refraction seismics, and MASW.
  • Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT): Data acquisition schemes, forward modeling, inversion of ill-posed problems, non-uniqueness, and indeterminacy.
  • Target Detection & Imaging: Resolution limits, depth of investigation, measurement accuracy, data errors, and artifacts in near-surface geophysical imaging.
  • Field Campaign Planning: Survey design, parameter selection, and logistic preparation for the fieldwork.

Session 2: Fieldwork & Data Acquisition

• Date & Time: May 12, 2027 | 07:00 – 21:00
• Location: Balme (TO)
• Schedule & Logistics:
  • 07:00 – Meeting point: Main entrance of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Equipment check, inventory, and loading.
  • 10:00 – 18:00 – On-site data collection (Seismic & ERT surveys).
  • 21:00 – Return to the Department and equipment unloading.
  • Note: Travel and logistical arrangements must be organized independently by the participants.

Session 3: Data Processing, Interpretation & Final Assessment

• Date & Time: May 19, 2027 | 14:00 – 17:00
• Venue: Classroom C28 (Computer Lab)
• Topics & Contents:
  • Data Processing: Hands-on signal processing, inversion, and modeling of the acquired seismic and ERT field data.
  • Integrated Interpretation: Discussion of geophysical results, calibration, and joint interpretation.
  • Exam Preparation: Structuring the final report/essay required for the exam.

Registration: send an e-mail to patrizio.torrese@unipv.it by February 5, 2027

Final examination: yes