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| Title | Designing a sustainable future for Italian steep-slope vineyards : 3D creation, implementation and innovation |
| Group | Soil Physics and Land Management group |
| Project type | thesis |
| Credits | 24-39 |
| Supervisor(s) | Teun Vogel |
| Examiner(s) | Coen Ritsema |
| Contact info | teun.vogel@wur.nl |
| Begin date | 2021/05/25 |
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| Description | The steep pre Alpine hillslopes of Italy represent one of Europe’s most interesting agricultural landscapes in terms of erosion control works Centuries of cultivation (mostly viticulture) resulted in a diverse mosaic of terraced and non-terraced Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) practices Scientific studies (e g erosion modelling) by the University of Padova has thus far mostly focussed on a comparison of pre-existing case studies. Innovative redesigns based on Digital Terrain Models (DTM) have been limited to pioneering steps.
Research Objective/Question The objective is to create novel 3 D designs based on existing hillslopes, while implementing brand new SWC structures (e g terraces). The entire creative process will be done digitally (involving GIS and 3 D designing software, such as SketchUp or AutoCAD), but guided by field based information obtained through interviews with land owners and agricultural constructors. What is expected from the student (type of research) Are you a bright student with a set of digital skills pragmatic common sense? We are looking for someone tech savvy with 3 D designs and GIS, while constantly “reality-checking” and incorporating feedback by farmers. The final product will be an effective and generic workflow to be used for future SWC designs. |
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| Requirements | basic experience with 3D modelling/mapping |