3D Surveying Methods and Digital Information Management for Archaeological Heritage

3D Surveying Methods and Digital Information Management for Archaeological Heritage analyses in detail the methods and developments in 3D survey, with reference to the different areas of archaeological research. It examines the transition from traditional applications to 3D surveying, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Three-dimensional acquisition methods using photogrammetry and laser scanning are explored, as well as the most widely used systems for 3D data management, such as 3D GIS and innovative Building Information Modelling for archaeology. The theoretical analysis is contextualised in different archaeological scenarios (field survey, valorisation, and maintenance), and it is enriched by case studies that explain the application potential. This text is primarily for scholars interested in three-dimensional survey issues for archaeological contexts and students approaching graphic documentation aspects. Front cover Title page Copyright page Of Related Interest Acknowledgements Contents List of Figures Preface Overview Introduction 1. Survey and Three-dimensional Data for Archaeology 1.1 The debate in the scientific community 1.2 Innovative technologies 1.2.1 Photogrammetry 1.2.2 Image-based survey 1.2.3 Laser scanner 1.3 Data management 1.3.1 Metadata 1.3.2 Digital Curation 1.3.3 Provenance and Paradata 1.3.4 Repository 1.3.5 On-line 3D visualization 1.3.6 Management systems 1.3.7 Building Information Modelling 2. Field Documentation 2.1 3D survey at excavation stage 2.2 Excavation of San Biagio in Venella 2.3 The project “Ancient Appia Landscapes” 3. Requalification and Enhancement 3.1 3D design of interventions 3.2 Torre del Greco, Villa Sora 3.3 The so-called Augusteum of Herculaneum 4. Conservation and Preventive Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance of complex sites 4.2 Pompeii, Domus of Eros Stallius (I,6,13-14) 4.3 Pompei, Domus del Centauro (VI,9,3) 5. Building Information Modelling for Cultural Heritage 5.1 ABIM 5.2 The Solar Temple of Nuserra (Abu Gurab – Egypt) 6. Final Remarks 6.1 Survey for excavation documentation 6.2 Survey for redevelopment and enhancement 6.3 Surveys for conservation and preventive maintenance 6.4 Final thoughts and future developments References Back cover This text analyses in detail the methods and developments in 3D survey, with reference to the different areas of archaeological research. It examines the transition from traditional applications to 3D surveying, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Three-dimensional acquisition methods using photogrammetry and laser scanning are explored, as well as the most widely used systems for 3D data management, such as 3D GIS and innovative building information modelling for archaeology. The theoretical analysis is contextualised in different archaeological scenarios (field survey, valorisation, and maintenance), and it is enriched by case studies that explain the application potential. This text is primarily for scholars interested in three-dimensional survey issues for archaeological contexts and students approaching graphic documentation aspects