3D survey technologies: investigations on accuracy and usability in archaeology. The case study of the new “Municipio” underground station in Naples.

Authors

  • Luigi Fregonese Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC, Hesutech Laboratory - Campus Mantua http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6550-972X
  • Francesco Fassi Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC 3D Survey Group http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6555-8310
  • Cristiana Achille Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC 3D Survey Group http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9989-853X
  • Andrea Adami Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC, Hesutech Laboratory - Campus Mantua http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8600-7753
  • Sebastiano Ackermann Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC, Hesutech Laboratory - Campus Mantua
  • Alessia Nobile Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC, Hesutech Laboratory - Campus Mantua
  • Daniela Giampaola Superintendence Archaeology Campania, Piazza Museo Nazionale, 19 - 80135 - Naples, Italy
  • Vittoria Carsana Assistant of the Superintendence Archaeology Campania, Via del Marzano, 6 – 80123 – Naples, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21014/acta_imeko.v5i2.342

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Advanced 3D survey technologies, such as Digital Photogrammetry (imaged based) and Laser Scanner, are nowadays widely used in Cultural Heritage and Archaeological fields. The present paper describes the investigations realized by the Laboratory Hesutech of the Polytechnic of Milan in cooperation with the Superintendence Archaeology Campania in order to examine the potentiality of Image Based Modeling (IBM) systems applied to the archaeological field for advanced documentation purposes. Besides the 3D model production workflow in an uncommon excavation environment, a special consideration about the reached accuracy will be discussed.

In the first part of the research, a comparison between photogrammetric camera parameters obtained with IBM systems and the ones provided with the calibration certificate by the manufacturer of the camera is performed.

In the second part of the research, the operational phases of the application of such advanced 3D survey technologies are shown. The test field is the archaeological excavation area for the construction of the new “Municipio” underground station in Naples. Due to its position in one of the historical area of the city, its construction coexists with the archaeological excavations and it is strictly tied to their evolution. In such conditions, the need to reduce as much as possible the time to build the public infrastructure is a very relevant feature together with the ability to produce accurate documentation of what is considered archaeologically important.

Author Biography

Luigi Fregonese, Polythecnic of Milan - Department ABC, Hesutech Laboratory - Campus Mantua

Professor Luigi Fregonese was born in Treviso on January 23, 1968. He earned his diploma as a Surveyor in July of 1987. Fregonese then earned a degree in Architecture at the IUAV (University Institute of Architecture in Venice) on April 7, 1994 graduating magna cum laude. He passed the professional licensing exam in February 1995. He is registered in the Roll of Architects of the Province of Venice (under no. 2184) December 1999. Earned the title of Doctor of Research in Geodetic and Topographic Sciences, doctorate (XII cycle) with office at the Politecnico of Milan, Department of Hydraulic Environmental Engineering and Survey. January 2, 2005: Fregonese was awarded the competitive position of researcher under an open-ended contract with the DIIAR Politecnico of Milan – Faculty of Architecture and Society. November, 2015 - Associate professor SSD Icar/06 – Polytechnic of Milan – Department of Architecture, Built environment and Construction engineering. He is author of over 100 publications

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Published

2016-09-01

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016)

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Research Papers

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