Terrain generation finds many applications such as in CGI movies, animations and video games. This paper describes a new and simple-to-implement terrain generator called the Uplift Model. It is based on the theory of crustal deformations by uplifts in Geology. When a number of uplifts are made on the Earth’s surface, the final net effect is an average of the influence of each uplift at each poi...

Rolling-based seismic isolation systems, in which rollers of circular or non-circular section are used, are less expensive and easier to manufacture. However, this type of isolation suffers from either lack of restoring or re-centering capability, or weakness against uplift forces. To resolve the first shortcoming the use of elliptical as well as pillow-shape rolling parts has been suggested, a...

Uplift models provide a solution to the problem of isolating marketing effect campaign. For customer churn reduction, uplift are used identify customers who likely respond positively retention activity, only if targeted, and avoid wasting resources on that very switch another company. In practice, performance is measured by Qini coefficient. We introduce Qini-based regression model analyze larg...

We investigate crustal deformation within the upper plate of Ionian Subduction Zone (ISZ) at different time scales by (i) refining geodetic rates extension from continuous Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements and (ii) mapping sequence Late Quaternary raised marine terraces tectonically deformed West Crati normal fault, in northern Calabria. This region experienced damaging ear...