11–14 Nov 2025
Opatija, Croatia
Europe/Rome timezone

Probing the quiet site: multidisciplinary characterization at Sos Enattos for the Einstein Telescope

11 Nov 2025, 16:10
20m
Opatija, Croatia

Opatija, Croatia

Speaker

Andrea Contu (INFN Cagliari)

Description

The Sos Enattos site in Sardinia remains a key location for multidisciplinary research activities in support of the development of the Einstein Telescope (ET), a next-generation gravitational wave observatory. Current efforts include deploying advanced seismic, magnetic and environmental sensor arrays at various depths to enable long-term monitoring of site stability and noise levels. Complementary studies in geology, hydrology and rock mechanics are also being conducted to improve our understanding of the underground environment, as well as engineering and geotechnical investigations. This presentation will outline recent findings from site characterisation campaigns.

Authors

Andrea Contu (INFN Cagliari) Davide Rozza (University of Milano-Bicocca & INFN-MIB) Domenico D'Urso Luca Naticchioni

Presentation materials