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Cultural heritage monitorin
Cultural heritage monitorin
INSTRUMENTS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS
The term cultural heritage monitoring and historic buildings includes a wide range of applications and case studies. The approach required in this field must necessarily be multidisciplinary, combining scientific knowledge and historical-humanistic expertise.
The instrumentation for cultural heritage monitoring does not only concern microclimatic conditions of a specific environment, but also includes meteorological monitoring of the surrounding area, structural monitoring of the examined buildings and, where necessary, hydrogeological monitoring of the area where the asset is located.
Microclimatic monitoring
| INSTRUMENT | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Precision thermoresistance | Measurement of internal temperature at points of interest, reconstructing thermal profiles |
| Humidity sensor | Measurement of humidity at points of interest. In relation to temperature, it allows evaluation of the conservation state of the asset |
| Light radiation meter | Particularly useful for monitoring artworks such as paintings and frescoes. It allows evaluation of potentially harmful light radiation affecting color stability |
| CO2 sensor | Measurement of carbon dioxide concentration |
| Fine particle sensor | Measurement of fine particulate concentration in the air |
Structural monitoring
| INSTRUMENT | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Crack meter | Monitoring the behavior of cracks and structural damage |
| Bi-axial or tri-axial inclinometer | Measurement of inclinations on walls or horizontal structures |
| Borehole inclinometer | Measurement of deep movements caused by natural or anthropogenic phenomena such as foundation actions |
| Groundwater level sensor | Monitoring groundwater presence and fluctuations to evaluate their effects on historical assets |
| Rain gauge | Measurement of rainfall quantity |
FlexLog data logger
The FlexLog by Tecnopenta is a data logger designed to operate in a wide range of situations:
This data acquisition instrument is equipped with at least four channels and is designed to be modular, supporting up to sixteen analog channels and a virtually unlimited number of digital channels. It is engineered for low power consumption and, when equipped with a solar panel, is fully autonomous and capable of transmitting data to a web platform without requiring maintenance.
Without external power supply and using a lithium battery, it can operate for up to three years, sending data online (with hourly acquisition and transmission every six hours).
The standard protective casing is rated IP67 and made of highly durable plastic material. Tecnopenta provides solutions ranging from a transparent cover (for laboratory applications) to vessels capable of withstanding submersion.
FlexLog is compatible with multiple types of sensors. Available features include the ability to configure alarms and adjust the acquisition frequency remotely.
Monitoring system installed in a 14th-century religious building
Representative projects
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Museum complex – Marche Region | Structural and hydrogeological monitoring Rocca di Gradara (PU) |
| Municipality of Padua | Hydrogeological monitoring and microclimatic monitoring design Scrovegni Chapel (PD) |
| Parish of Teolo | Structural monitoring of the ancient Church of Teolo (PD) |
| Parma Cathedral Fabric | Structural monitoring of the crypt of Parma Cathedral (PR) |
| Consorzio Venezia Nuova | Hydrogeological and tidal monitoring St. Mark’s Square (VE) |
| National Research Council | Microclimatic monitoring Lascaux caves (France) |
| National Research Council | Microclimatic monitoring Petrarch’s tomb (PD) |
| National Research Council | Microclimatic and meteorological monitoring Hagar Qim temple (Malta) |
| National Research Council | Microclimatic monitoring stained glass windows Cologne Cathedral (Germany) |
