Precise photorealistic visualization for restoration of historic buildings based on tacheometry data

Lemonia Ragia (), Froso Sarri () and Katerina Mania ()
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Lemonia Ragia: Technical University of Crete
Froso Sarri: Technical University of Crete
Katerina Mania: Technical University of Crete

Journal of Geographical Systems, 2018, vol. 20, issue 2, No 2, 115-137

Abstract: Abstract This paper puts forward a 3D reconstruction methodology applied to the restoration of historic buildings taking advantage of the speed, range and accuracy of a total geodetic station. The measurements representing geo-referenced points produced an interactive and photorealistic geometric mesh of a monument named ‘Neoria.’ ‘Neoria’ is a Venetian building located by the old harbor at Chania, Crete, Greece. The integration of tacheometry acquisition and computer graphics puts forward a novel integrated software framework for the accurate 3D reconstruction of a historical building. The main technical challenge of this work was the production of a precise 3D mesh based on a sufficient number of tacheometry measurements acquired fast and at low cost, employing a combination of surface reconstruction and processing methods. A fully interactive application based on game engine technologies was developed. The user can visualize and walk through the monument and the area around it as well as photorealistically view it at different times of day and night. Advanced interactive functionalities are offered to the user in relation to identifying restoration areas and visualizing the outcome of such works. The user could visualize the coordinates of the points measured, calculate distances and navigate through the complete 3D mesh of the monument. The geographical data are stored in a database connected with the application. Features referencing and associating the database with the monument are developed. The goal was to utilize a small number of acquired data points and present a fully interactive visualization of a geo-referenced 3D model.

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; Tacheometry; Computer graphics; Restoration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C88 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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