Generation of visually aesthetic and detailed 3D models of historical cities by using laser scanning and digital photogrammetry

J Balsa-Barreiro, D Fritsch - Digital applications in archaeology and cultural …, 2018 - Elsevier
Historical cities (or towns) are inherently valuable for their uniqueness. Although reflecting
the past, these cities offer significant opportunities. For this reason, it is important to know
how to preserve them and assess their exploitation potential from different perspectives. An
increased knowledge about them is continuously required and demanded. Three-
dimensional (henceforth 3D) virtual models are an excellent way for introducing these cities
to people. However, some particular characteristics derived from irregular urban structures …