Atmospheric Environment and Cultural Heritage Protection

Dear Colleagues,

Cultural heritage—both movable and immovable—is a unique witness of our past, and any alteration of its integrity contributes to the loss of its inestimable value. Therefore, its preservation becomes a priority. The ongoing climate change and human activities (use of HVAC systems, air pollution, mass tourism, etc.) represent a threat for the durability of cultural heritage. Indeed, the natural ageing of an object and the alteration of its chemical-physical-structural properties can be activated and controlled (both directly and indirectly) by the indoor/outdoor climate and its fluctuations. This implies that microclimate studies play a key role in investigating the causes of climate-induced deterioration risks. In such a way, conservation strategies can be outlined for the appropriate management of cultural sites according to their preserved collections and intended use.

This Special Issue aims to attract and collect articles/communications/reviews on research focused on:

• The study of microclimate—measured and/or simulated—inside historical-cultural buildings (e.g., museums, libraries, churches, archaeological sites) that could house artworks (paintings, paper, glass, wooden objects, etc.);
• Technologies developed for the measurement of climate variables and air pollution;
• Definition of mitigation strategies of climate-induced deterioration risks.

Due to the complexity of the topic, interdisciplinary studies and advanced techniques (e.g., whole-building dynamic simulation, machine learning, non-destructive techniques (NDTs)) can support conservation strategies to mitigate the impact of the causes of deterioration.

Dr. Francesca Frasca
Dr. Elena Verticchio
Prof. Dr. Anna-Maria Siani
Guest Editors

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