7cdf80c2-23b4-4379-b6bb-6fc9b86296b5 Roberta Ferretti CNR roberta.ferretti@cnr.it Simona Aracri CNR simona.aracri@cnr.it 2025-05-12T14:21:02 ISO 19115 1.0 WGS84 RESTORE - Robotic-based invESTigation and mOnitoring of Ross sEa 2022-12-05T10:29:00 https://antarcticdatacenter.cnr.it/geonetwork/srv/api/records/7cdf80c2-23b4-4379-b6bb-6fc9b86296b5 The RESTORE project is dedicated to the development of portable robotic technologies with the capability to perform multi-disciplinary multi-parametric 3-D monitoring of marine environment. Its primary focus lies in examining critical areas such as the air-sea-ice and water-sediment interfaces in Antarctica. This endeavour aims to support various research aspects, including the study of microbial ecology and DNA tracing, as well as the investigation of Antarctic geology, particularly the dynamics surrounding glaciers and ice-covered coastal regions. Furthermore, RESTORE is committed to scrutinising the impacts of climate change on the Antarctic atmosphere and the exchanges that occur between the sea and air. The comprehensive dataset collected during RESTORE will provide researchers with a holistic perspective on an extreme and remote environment such as Antarctica, facilitating the interpretation of atmospheric and oceanic dynamics at the interface zones and, the 3D mapping of the underwater environment and the physical characterisation of the sampled region. The primary purpose of the project RESTORE is to develop groundbreaking technology capable to perform in the most challenging surrounding on Earth. The 2022-2023 XXXVIII Italian Expedition to Antarctica saw the deployment of the PROTEUS unmanned marine vehicle (UMV) for multi-disciplinary scientific surveys in the Ross Sea. Developed by the CNR-INM Marine Robotics research group, PROTEUS - Portable RObotic TEchnology for Underwater Surveys – is compact, modular, adaptable, and it is characterised by an open-source architecture, making it ideal for extreme polar environments. A remarkable feature of PROTEUS is its shape-shifting ability, transforming from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for underwater exploration to an unmanned semi-submersible vehicle (USSV) and even an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for different survey requirements. Initially, during the Antarctic expedition, PROTEUS operated underwater in ROV configuration, conducting a multi-sensor 3D mapping of Tethys Bay in East Antarctica, accessed through seven ice-drilled holes. Then, PROTEUS adapted to a USSV, facilitating data collection near the Campbell Glacier tongue. An additional winch allowed the deployment of a multi-parametric sensor probe and a water sampler down to 100 meters. PROTEUS was then transported via helicopter to Tarn Flat, demonstrating its limnological versatility by performing a multi-parametric data survey and complete bathymetry of a lake. Lastly, PROTEUS transformed into a USV for surface operations. This configuration ensured stability and facilitated the collection of the superficial micro-layer of seawater using a Harvey cylinder. An automated hydraulic system with water containers, remotely controlled pumps, and valves enabled sampling just below the sea surface. Thanks to PROTEUS's versatility and open architecture, an array of sensors captured various bio-geo-chemical and physical water column parameters, acoustic and video data of ice and seabed. These datasets, processed for accessibility and reusability, align with the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles, supporting the UN Ocean Science Decade's objectives. In conclusion, the PNRA RESTORE project's utilization of the PROTEUS UMV in the Ross Sea showcased its effectiveness as a versatile robotic tool for scientific exploration in challenging and inaccessible polar environments, providing a wealth of invaluable data for the scientific community. Gabriele Bruzzone CNR gabriele.bruzzone@cnr.it Roberta Ferretti CNR roberta.ferretti@cnr.it Simona Aracri CNR simona.aracri@cnr.it Angelo Odetti CNR angelo.odetti@cnr.it Simona Aracri CNR simona.aracri@cnr.it Roberta Ferretti CNR roberta.ferretti@cnr.it https://antarcticdatacenter.cnr.it/geonetwork/srv/api/records/7cdf80c2-23b4-4379-b6bb-6fc9b86296b5/attachments/icemargin.jpg Campbell Glacier Tongue Tarn Flat Tethys Bay SCAR Gazetteer of Antarctica 2021-01-01 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.scar_gazetteer_multi Atmospheric conditions Hydrography Oceanographic geographical features Sea regions Habitats and biotopes Environmental monitoring facilities GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2008-01-01 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme MARINE GEOPHYSICS ATMOSPHERE DISSOLVED CARBON DIOXIDE SURFACE WATER SALINITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OCEAN HEAT BUDGET SALINITY/DENSITY SEA ICE GEOCHEMISTRY POLYNYAS OCEAN CHEMISTRY OCEANS WATER PRESSURE GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS LAKE/POND OCEAN PRESSURE DATA APPLICATION SERVICES ICE DEPTH/THICKNESS COASTAL PROCESSES DATA INTEROPERABILITY GCMD - Science Keywords 2015-01-01 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.gcmd-sciencekeywords IT/PNRA GCMD - Providers 2022-01-24 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.gcmd-providers polar sciences, oceanography, bathymetry, 3D mapping, technology, marine robotics Initiative and Programs 2023-10-02 geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.InitiativeandPrograms IT/PNRA IT/CNR/ISE GCMD - Providers 2023-07-24 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.thesaurus RESTORE PNRA18_00137 PNRA project 2024-02-28 geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.PNRAproject   Creative-Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0         PNRA18_00137 38 1 climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere environment geoscientificInformation imageryBaseMapsEarthCover oceans 162.00 165.00 -75.00 -74.50 2022-12-05 2023-01-19 FORMATO_DISTRIBUZIONE_DATI (ASCII, CSV, NetCDF...) 1 https://www.pnra.aq/it/project/333/robotic-based-investigation-and-monitoring-ross-sea WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link RESTORE - PNRA project COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2022-12-05T10:29:00 This data set is conformant with the INSPIRE Implementing Rules for the interoperability of spatial data sets and services false This dataset includes all the environmental and robotic data collected during RESTORE project