Underground utilities (UU) play a vital role in modern life. Creating an accurate, up-to-date,
and comprehensive digital representation of underground infrastructure has become a top …

Voids, a common defect in tunnel construction, lead to the deterioration of the lining structure
and reduce the safety of tunnels. In this study, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) was used in …

Public utilities, such as electricity, water, heat, oil, gas, and electronic communication, are a
vital component of every modern society. With rising urbanisation, more complex buildings …

Landmines and explosive remnants of war are a significant threat in tens of countries and
other territories, causing the deaths or injuries of thousands of people every year, even long …

The three-dimensional (3D) ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has been widely applied in
subsurface surveys and imaging, and the quality of the resulting C-scan images is …

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has been widely used in investigations of contaminated
areas because of its sensitivity to variations associated with the nature of pore fluids …

This thesis addresses three challenges in the 3D reconstruction of underground utilities.
Firstly, it introduces a high-precision ground penetrating radar-based deep learning model …

A common problem in urban environments, especially in old streets and buildings that have
been subjected to several interventions over time, is the lack of a register (or its update) of …

Mycorrhizal mycelium networks are a key component to forest health. These networks act as
a transportation system for nutrients, are major players in carbon and nitrogen cycling, and …

The work regards a GPR survey performed in the town of Ferrara (Italy). The survey was
aimed at determining whether a specific area, property of the University of Ferrara, is …