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Alternative Representations of 3D-Reconstructed Heritage Data

Authors:

Helen C. Miles,

Andrew T. Wilson,

Frédéric Labrosse,

Bernard Tiddeman,

Seren Griffiths,

Panagiotis D. Ritsos,

Joseph W. Mearman,

Katharina Möller,

Jonathan C. RobertsAuthors Info & Claims

Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), Volume 9, Issue 1

Article No.: 4, Pages 1 - 18

https://doi.org/10.1145/2795233

Published: 16 November 2015 Publication History

Abstract

By collecting images of heritage assets from members of the public and processing them to create 3D-reconstructed models, the HeritageTogether project has accomplished the digital recording of nearly 80 sites across Wales, UK. A large amount of data has been collected and produced in the form of photographs, 3D models, maps, condition reports, and more. Here we discuss some of the different methods used to realize the potential of this data in different formats and for different purposes. The data are explored in both virtual and tangible settings, and—with the use of a touch table—a combination of both. We examine some alternative representations of this community-produced heritage data for educational, research, and public engagement applications.

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Alternative Representations of 3D-Reconstructed Heritage Data
1. Applied computing
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    1. Archaeology
2. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics

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DOI:10.1145/2846105

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Published: 16 November 2015

Accepted: 01 July 2015

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Received: 01 March 2015

Published in JOCCH Volume 9, Issue 1

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