The Cyprus Institute

About: The Cyprus Institute is a other organization based out in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Aerosol & Environmental science. The organization has 418 authors who have published 1252 publications receiving 32586 citations.

Qualification of the Alphasense optical particle counter for inline air quality monitoring

Abstract: The Alphasense optical particle counter (OPC) provides a low-cost and lightweight solution for measurements of the size and number concentration of airborne particulate matter (PM). The micro fan w...

A 3d based approach to the architectural study of the roman bath at the sanctuary of apollo hylates (kourion, cyprus).

Abstract: . Roman baths represented a popular social practice of everyday life, cited in numerous literary sources and testified by ample archaeological remains all over the Roman Empire. Although regional studies have contributed extensively to our knowledge about how baths functioned and what was their social role in various regions of the Mediterranean, their study in Cyprus is yet to be developed. Moreover, despite the increasing availability of devices and techniques for 3D documentation, various characteristics, especially in relation to the heating and water supply system of the baths, were omitted and were not properly and accurately documented. The pilot case study outlined in this paper presents the 3D documentation of the Roman bath, excavated in the 1950s, within the area of the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates at Kourion (Limassol district). The creation of an accurate 3D model of the documented area through image and range based techniques combined with topographic data, allows the detailed analysis of architectural elements and their decorative features. At the same time, it enables accurate measurements of the site, which are used as input for the archaeological interpretation and virtual reconstruction of the original shape of the bath. In addition, this project aims to answer a number of archaeological research questions related to Roman baths such as their architectural features, function mode, and technological elements related to heating techniques.

Comparative Forecasts of a Local Area Model (WRF) in Summer for Cyprus

Abstract: This paper presents a first attempt to increase the Cyprus Department of Meteorology operational model’s forecasting skill in Summer predictions. This is pursued with a comparative study of temperature and wind forecasts between the operational model, on the one hand, and other model variants, on the other hand, concerning the spatial resolution and other planetary boundary layer and radiation parameterizations.

FluxTracer: A Ray Tracer Postprocessor to Assist in the Design and Optimization of Solar Concentrators and Receivers

Abstract: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative, Funder ID. 10.13039/ 501100005105). Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (Cyprus Solar Thermal Energy Chair for the Eastern Mediterranean—CySTEM/ 667942, Funder ID. 10.13039/100010661).