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Enhancing CBRNE Safety & Security: Proceedings of the SICC 2017 Conference, 2018
Within the global scheme of emergency response mechanisms, documentation and communication activi... more Within the global scheme of emergency response mechanisms, documentation and communication activities to support governing bodies are of particular importance, in order to assess “just in time” the best actions to take. We document to realize and observe a reality that is in close and urgent evolution, and we communicate in order to give information about events as they happen. Such activities require the simultaneous use of various technologies and know-how that an entity institutionally designated to provide highly skilled and urgent care in emergency situations must possess, in order to create systems that can be deployed with great speed and versatility, in the most difficult working conditions, while ensuring efficiency, information security, and operator safety. This paper describes the systems, technologies, and key features of telecommunications and documentation equipment in use at the Italian Fire and Rescue Service, for proper strategic assessments of emergency scenarios....
Technical report, 2020
The Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del fuoco Italian (Italian Fire and Rescue Services) provides the ... more The Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del fuoco Italian (Italian Fire and Rescue Services) provides the emergency verification of the static safety of buildings in urgent technical assistance and calamities. This activity also concerns cultural heritage and was the subject of a research and development project funded by the European Commission in the Horizon 2020 program. This project (STORM) made it possible to verify, with a positive outcome, the possibility of using Lidar technologies to support safety assessments in emergency conditions.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2021
In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in LNG liquefaction and regasification ca... more In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in LNG liquefaction and regasification capacity of many countries. The factors underlying this growth are the use of LNG to produce electricity, a reduction in costs due to technological advances and the current environmental concerns. In Italy, natural gas is transported into pipelines and LNG mainly by road, starting from coastal storage facilities, or from docks. But together with the development of these activities there is also a need to assess and counter the related risks. The handling of tanks offers dispersion scenarios connected to collision or impact, or to leaks during LNG transfer operations. So, there may be a need for emergency LNG transferring, managing the risks of the scenario. Some emergency procedures and safety measures for LNG storage and transport have been studied by the Italian Firefighters. This work offers a brief overview of the risks and safety measures associated with LNG storage and road transport in Italy and Europe.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2021
In emergencies, assessment and communication activities are particularly important for the suppor... more In emergencies, assessment and communication activities are particularly important for the support of the top decision-making bodies, to evaluate “just in time” the best actions to be taken. The multiple problems to be solved require specific skills in different areas. Upon the occurrence of a calamity, the authorities must answer questions such as “is a given place safe from the threat (e.g., an oncoming flood)?”, that’s why today knowledge of tools that can support decision-making is increasingly necessary: the so-called Decision Support Systems (DSS), software that allow users to improve situation assessment, helping all those who must make strategic decisions. Hand in hand with the growing interest in DSS there is an increasing use of communication systems based on IT. First responders know that to face an emergency everything must be prepared and planned, also communication. In fact, DSS and voice/data transmission systems are often integrated into a single system, as proposed by the European projects FIRE IN and IN PREP, because managing information is crucial for carrying out rescue activities in the best possible way. This work describes the impact of new technologies on rescue and emergency management in Italy and Europe, highlighting the challenges associated with their use.
articles by Luigi Palestini
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on ENVIRONMENT and DEVELOPMENT, 2015
The decontamination of sensible surfaces contaminated by chemical agents is a key issue for the s... more The decontamination of sensible surfaces contaminated by chemical agents is a key issue for the safety of population and security of structures. SX34 is an innovative decontamination product developed for sensible surfaces decontamination from biological and chemical agents. In this work the authors present the effects of SX34 on contaminated surfaces and its effectiveness compared to classic decontaminants The electrical insulation on sensitive equipments is analyzed as innovative possible application of this product.
Enhancing CBRNE Safety & Security: Proceedings of the SICC 2017 Conference, 2018
Within the global scheme of emergency response mechanisms, documentation and communication activi... more Within the global scheme of emergency response mechanisms, documentation and communication activities to support governing bodies are of particular importance, in order to assess “just in time” the best actions to take. We document to realize and observe a reality that is in close and urgent evolution, and we communicate in order to give information about events as they happen. Such activities require the simultaneous use of various technologies and know-how that an entity institutionally designated to provide highly skilled and urgent care in emergency situations must possess, in order to create systems that can be deployed with great speed and versatility, in the most difficult working conditions, while ensuring efficiency, information security, and operator safety. This paper describes the systems, technologies, and key features of telecommunications and documentation equipment in use at the Italian Fire and Rescue Service, for proper strategic assessments of emergency scenarios....
Technical report, 2020
The Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del fuoco Italian (Italian Fire and Rescue Services) provides the ... more The Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del fuoco Italian (Italian Fire and Rescue Services) provides the emergency verification of the static safety of buildings in urgent technical assistance and calamities. This activity also concerns cultural heritage and was the subject of a research and development project funded by the European Commission in the Horizon 2020 program. This project (STORM) made it possible to verify, with a positive outcome, the possibility of using Lidar technologies to support safety assessments in emergency conditions.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2021
In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in LNG liquefaction and regasification ca... more In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in LNG liquefaction and regasification capacity of many countries. The factors underlying this growth are the use of LNG to produce electricity, a reduction in costs due to technological advances and the current environmental concerns. In Italy, natural gas is transported into pipelines and LNG mainly by road, starting from coastal storage facilities, or from docks. But together with the development of these activities there is also a need to assess and counter the related risks. The handling of tanks offers dispersion scenarios connected to collision or impact, or to leaks during LNG transfer operations. So, there may be a need for emergency LNG transferring, managing the risks of the scenario. Some emergency procedures and safety measures for LNG storage and transport have been studied by the Italian Firefighters. This work offers a brief overview of the risks and safety measures associated with LNG storage and road transport in Italy and Europe.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2021
In emergencies, assessment and communication activities are particularly important for the suppor... more In emergencies, assessment and communication activities are particularly important for the support of the top decision-making bodies, to evaluate “just in time” the best actions to be taken. The multiple problems to be solved require specific skills in different areas. Upon the occurrence of a calamity, the authorities must answer questions such as “is a given place safe from the threat (e.g., an oncoming flood)?”, that’s why today knowledge of tools that can support decision-making is increasingly necessary: the so-called Decision Support Systems (DSS), software that allow users to improve situation assessment, helping all those who must make strategic decisions. Hand in hand with the growing interest in DSS there is an increasing use of communication systems based on IT. First responders know that to face an emergency everything must be prepared and planned, also communication. In fact, DSS and voice/data transmission systems are often integrated into a single system, as proposed by the European projects FIRE IN and IN PREP, because managing information is crucial for carrying out rescue activities in the best possible way. This work describes the impact of new technologies on rescue and emergency management in Italy and Europe, highlighting the challenges associated with their use.
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on ENVIRONMENT and DEVELOPMENT, 2015
The decontamination of sensible surfaces contaminated by chemical agents is a key issue for the s... more The decontamination of sensible surfaces contaminated by chemical agents is a key issue for the safety of population and security of structures. SX34 is an innovative decontamination product developed for sensible surfaces decontamination from biological and chemical agents. In this work the authors present the effects of SX34 on contaminated surfaces and its effectiveness compared to classic decontaminants The electrical insulation on sensitive equipments is analyzed as innovative possible application of this product.