Sistema Monitoraggio Pompeii
Pompeii is one of the world’s best preserved archaeological sites, largely due to the layer of ash that buried it after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing almost 4 million visitors annually. However, preserving this invaluable heritage site presents ongoing challenges due to exposure to natural elements and mass tourism.
To enhance the maintenance of its structures, the Pompeii Archaeological Site relied in Visivalab and the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Salerno to develop an innovative platform to support the monitoring of the site. The result is a cutting-edge tool that gathers real-time data on Pompei’s architectural and structural condition, transforming the way heritage is managed and preserved and ensuring its conservation is more efficient than ever.
CLIENT Parco Archeologico di Pompei
PARTNER DICIV, Università degli Studi di Salerno
YEAR 2023-2024
FEATURES
- Archaeological heritage monitoring system
- Scalable project
- Data geolocation
- Integrated App
- Offline/online synchronization
- UX/UI design
- Automatically generated reports for analysis
Project
Sistema Pompei has been designed to optimize daily inspections and simplify the supervision tasks of the site’s vast heritage. With its innovative technology, this platform allows authorized personnel to quickly assess the condition of infrastructures through an organic data collection process, which is automatically analyzed and classified by an algorithm based on predefined degradation indicators. This approach ensures precise, continuous, and dynamic monitoring, marking a significant leap forward in archaeological conservation.
A COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING SYSTEM
The system is based on two complementary pillars: a web platform and a mobile application, which synchronize automatically. Thanks to the app, employees can work directly in the field, conducting specific monitoring and gathering real-time information. Forms are completed on-site, specifying the type and condition of the structure, with the possibility to attach photos, drawings, or other relevant materials.
Simultaneously, the web platform facilitates an horizontal monitoring of the archaeological site. It not only allows for consulting and working with data produced in the field, but provides further information about large areas thanks to the regularly updated aerial orthophotos.
The precise geolocation of structures and inspections, combined with both monitoring methods, provides a comprehensive overview of the park’s condition, ensuring that data is always up to date.
PRESS
OFFLINE SYNCHRONIZATION
Being aware that limited connectivity is a common challenge in archaeological sites, we designed the platform specifically to address this issue. A major advantage of Sistema Pompei is its ability to function seamlessly in the field, even in areas with poor or no connectivity. Data entered into the field app automatically syncs once connection is re-established, ensuring that all information remains accessible for continuous, uninterrupted workflow.
DATA VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS
The tool allows visualizing geolocated data on detailed planimetrics of the park, using a color-coded system to indicate the conservation status of structures and making it easier to identify areas that require attention. Data can be filtered according to specific parameters, such as the type of monitoring or the timeline of interventions. Additionally, the system not only collects and displays data but also facilitates its analysis for decision-making, generating an inspection history and calculating fragility ratings to help plan conservation actions and adapt monitoring to the needs of the park.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SOFTWARE
- Laravel
- Vue
- Service worker API
- Android SDK
SHOWCASING AT INNOVATION HUBS
Sistema Pompei has been featured at prestigious fairs such as the Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico (BMTA 2023) in Paestum, and the We Make Future (WMF 2024) fair in Bologna, under the sponsorship of the Ministero della Cultura and the Parco Archeologico di Pompei. For these events, we designed a totem offering live demos, accompanied by a quiz that employed gamification to actively involve attendees. This approach captured the attention of a broader audience, making the Sistema Pompei and archaeological conservation more accessible and engaging.
