Laser Scanning of Damaged Historical Icons

Surveying Technology is Heading for Maturity

Journal article (2019)

Authors

M.J.P.M. Lemmens GIS Technologie - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
GIS Technologie (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 Gregory Lepère, M.J.P.M. Lemmens
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

GIS Technologie

Abstract

Terrestrial laser scanning is becoming an increasingly preferred surveying technique for the 3D documentation of historical buildings. 3D point clouds provide a wealth of information which advanced 3D mapping software can exploit in a relatively simple way, at least when compared to the tedious surveying techniques of the past. However, effective cooperation between architects and the survey team of experts is necessary in order to get the best out of this geodata acquisition technology. In this article, the authors first provide an overview of equipment based on the size of the site and the surveying aim, and subsequently give four examples of how terrestrial laser scanning can benefit the restoration of damaged historical buildings.