THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

GENERAL OBJECTIVES The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the key concepts and physical mechanisms responsible for the microclimatic conditions in the indoor environment, and to analyze the thermo-hygrometric data in order to highlight critical climate-induced conditions. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To understand the physical processes that regulate the microclimate. OF 2) To become familiar with thermodynamic concepts for atmospheres with and without water vapor. OF 3) To understand physical processes involving the interaction between material and environment. B - Application skills OF 4) To use thermodynamic diagrams for evaluation of the air stability and formation of vertical motions OF 5) To use the psychrometric diagram for the derivation of the thermohygrometric variables and evaluate the critical conditions of the environment. C - Autonomy of judgment OF 6) To be able to critically analyze microclimate data OF 7) To be able to integrate the knowledge acquired in order to apply them in the context of climate-induced risks assessment. D - Communication skills OF 8) To draw up a scientific technical-scientific report on data collected during the field microclimate campaign E - Ability to learn OF 9) To read scientific papers in order to autonomously further improve some of the topics introduced during the course.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The Introductory Course in Microclimate Analysis Laboratory is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills to understand, measure, and interpret the main thermo-hygrometric parameters in both indoor and outdoor environments. Through an integrated approach combining theory and laboratory practice, the course leads to an understanding of the physical processes underlying atmospheric stability and convective motions. Particular attention is given to the use of measurement instruments, the interpretation of experimental data, and the analysis of thermodynamic diagrams. The course offers an opportunity to develop a scientific method for environmental investigation, particularly useful for the conservation of cultural heritage. Introduction to Microclimatology: Definitions and fields of application. Thermo-hygrometric parameters: air temperature, dew point, wet-bulb temperature. Humidity: Absolute, relative, specific, and saturation. Physical properties of moist air and water. Equation of state for dry and moist air. Thermal properties of water. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Adiabatic processes for dry and saturated air. Air stability. Thermal inversion. Instrumentation and measurement methods: Overview of instruments used to measure temperature and humidity. Data analysis and interpretation: Introduction to thermodynamic diagrams. Reading and using diagrams to assess atmospheric stability. Case studies: Practical application.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in classical Physics and math
Books
Prodi F. Battaglia A. Meteorologia Parte 2° Microfisica, 2007 materiale disponibile sul sito e-learning del docente
Teaching mode
Lectures, Active learning discussion sessions, active and passive problem solving classes, home work. Students are involved in questioning, in discussion and in proposing strategies to solve exercises, by means of open oral questions to the entire class.
Frequency
Recommended
Exam mode
Summative Assessment:The student should be able to: - be confident with the terminology used in microclimate for cultural heritage; - have a basic knowledge on atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics necessary for understanding atmospheric motions; - use thermodynamic diagrams to determine stability and instability and other information.
Lesson mode
Lectures, Active learning discussion sessions, active and passive problem solving classes, home work. The formative assessment is performed via interaction between teacher and students during lectures and exercises. Students are involved in questioning, in discussion and in proposing strategies to solve exercises, by means of open oral questions to the entire class.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseScience and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
  • CurriculumScienze e Tecnologie per la Conservazione dei Beni Culturali
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDFIS/06
  • CFU3