Space‐to‐tree: Architectural framework for real‐time monitoring of pines in natural and historical park

A real-time monitoring system for pine trees, integrating remote sensing and on-site sensors, successfully generates alerts when changes in tree behavior are detected. The 'Space-to-Tree' project, conducted at Rome's Colosseum Archaeological Park, combines multi-temporal Sentinel-2 images with inertial measurement units (IMUs) to track wind stress responses, alongside weather data and expert analysis. This innovative approach, leveraging 5G for real-time data transmission, demonstrates the feasibility of scalable, multi-scale monitoring for both natural and cultural heritage preservation. The system's architecture, designed to handle increasing tree numbers, highlights its potential for broader application in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Fiorentino, C., AbdelRahman, M. A. E., D’Antonio, P., Toscano, F., Sannino, M., Abate, N., Conte, D., Lasaponara, R., & Masini, N. (2024). Space‐to‐tree: Architectural framework for real‐time monitoring of pines in natural and historical park. Internet Technology Letters, 7(6). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/itl2.574