Year: 2024
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Successful Installation of OVS Camera During Field Visit
As part of the ongoing efforts within Work Package 2 (Acquisition), a field visit was conducted to advance the project’s planned investigations. This visit served as an extension of the initial trip undertaken in February 2024. During the previous visit, the procurement of the OVS camera, intended for installation, could not be completed, and not…
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First laboratory testing
Featured image: prof. D. Đurić & B. Sretković at the lab (Photo: M. Marjanović) During March 2024, measurements of acoustic P-wave velocity were conducted on prepared rock samples using an ultrasonic device (prof. D. Đurić and B. Sretković). These measurements provide insights into the quality of the rock and its deformation properties, which are crucial…
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Demonitor @ Radio Television of Serbia
The project leader, Professor Dr. Miloš Marjanović, spoke to Serbian state broadcaster RTS about the research and methodological concept of the DeMONITOR project funded by @fondzanauku_rs, its goals and motivations, as well as the significance and sustainability of Đavolja Varoš.
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First terrain campaign!
The initial field investigation for the DEMONITOR project was completed within three days from 25.2.-27.2. 2024. This was the first site visit of a research area out of the planned six days throughout the project duration. The task of this survey was to scan Devil’s Town and its surroundings using a Lidar scanner, aerial photogrammetry,…
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DEMONITOR Project Acquires Slake Durability Apparatus for Advanced Erosion Research
As part of our commitment to understanding and monitoring erosion processes at Devils’ Town, the DEMONITOR Project has acquired a Slake Durability Apparatus— a crucial tool for assessing the weathering resistance of rock materials. This acquisition marks a significant advancement in our research, allowing us to better analyze the durability of the site’s unique geological…
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Project presentation at SGS
On December 21, 2023, the annual assembly of the Serbian Geological Society (SGS) was held at the Faculty of Mining and Geology (University of Belgrade). On this occasion, at the invitation of the Society’s management, the project leader of DEMONITOR, Professor Dr. Miloš Marjanović, had an excellent opportunity to present the basic concept, methodology, and…