Combined Aerial and Ground-Based Structure from Motion for Cultural Heritage Documentation
Christian Seitz
Structure from motion (SFM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are two technologies which well suited for archaeological documentation purposes complementing each other very well. In the following, we would like to give an overview of methods, systems, software available as short practical applications archaeology geography. UAS usually small drones imaging video. The section will on available, restrictions, challenges, but focus be capabilities different purposes. SFM is a subset wide field photogrammetry, using photos calculate 3D data objects pictured. A selection both free-to-use commercial introduced, while main part discussing basic work flow. It covers taking photos, restoration camera positions in space, creating surface computed point cloud. combination techniques create models places or parts buildings barely reachable addressed then. Examples excavations King’s Hall at UNESCO World Heritage Site Lorsch Abbey follow. last show future possibilities with new technologies, software, some challenges future.
Natural science in archaeology