In 2003, we undertook a little experiment with a Callidus 3D laser scanner and attempted, in a single day, to completely scan Knowlton Henge and church. This was generally regarded as being a bit of a foolish thing to try, but, as usual with all things Archaeoptics, we managed it quite comfortably (apart from the sunburn).

Perspective view of the Knowlton Henge 3D laser scan

Ably assisted by Tom Goskar of Wessex Archaeology, we collected just under 20 million points from the henge and church and produced a highly accurate fully-meshed 3D model.

Read the paper for more information and pictures (PDF, 420Kb).

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Recent advances in laser scanning technology allow for fast and efficient 3D documentation of cultural heritage artefacts and statues. The advantages are more evident when the objects are of large size and comprise complex surfaces and fine details. There is therefore a need to address clearly all the practical difficulties and issues that one has to consider when using this technology for the documentation of large archaeological statues. This paper describes a number of specific issues, from data capturing procedures to data management and processing, raised in a project aimed in producing a geometrically accurate 3D model of the ancient statue of Hermes by Praxiteles. Finally, results from the 3D solid model of the statue are also provided.

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This paper discusses the use of 3D laser scanners for recording Pictish sculptured stones and was originally published in the Pictish Arts Society, Winter 2000 newsletter.

The paper can be downloaded here in PDF format (375Kb).

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