The main objective of the Pilot is to integrate multi-source data (i.e., ground-based EO, satellite EO, model data, volcanic observatory data) and prototype such a system with tailored and aviation-specific information. To this extent, the main outcome is to showcase the need of such an approach through a visualization platform.

Disasters and Geohazards (assess and monitor volcanic activity)

a) VAACs: institution with the mandate from ICAO to disseminate information on atmospheric volcanic ash clouds.

b) ENAC-Watch Office: department of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority that is responsible for the Italian airspace.              

The main objective of the Pilot is to integrate multi-source data (i.e., ground-based EO, satellite EO, model data, volcanic observatory data) and prototype such a system with tailored and aviation-specific information. To this extent, the main outcome is to showcase the need of such an approach through a visualization platform.

Both VAAC (Toulouse, London, Montreal, and Washington) and Italian Civil Aviation Authority representatives pointed out the importance of this integrative approach for aviation and that the developed methodology offers a solution for a future system to mitigate aviation hazards. Particularly interesting and innovative are the ash vertical distribution and the provision of user-friendly tailored products.

One should be very careful when communicating sensitive information related to aviation operations (e.g., the example of the La Palma eruption in May 2021).

Common space for the visualization of the data products in a user-centric manner and real-time data delivery during volcanic hazards.

Timely geo-localized information about mountain hazards is still hard to get. Most of the time, people go to the mountains missing critical information. Public/Private actors make decisions missing critical data – impacting thousands of lives and costing the outdoor/tourism/insurance industry millions.

 One key feature of MountaiNow is to allow for the easy capture and real-time sharing of critical hazard observations such as rock-falls, landslides, snow/ice avalanches, glacial lakes, and high river-discharge. Observations of hazard precursor signs such as glacier melt or fractured snow-pack are also included.

Benefits are multi-dimensional:  Social – Saved lives and less accidents or situations of distress; Economic – higher number of clients for tourism services; and Environmental/Scientific – advanced monitoring of mountain areas and related hazards (e.g. landslides, glacial lake outbursts).

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