A 3D scanning device for architectural relieves based on Time-Of-Flight technology

Year: 2005

Authors: Gambino M.C., Fontana R., Gianfrate G., Greco M., Marras L., Materazzi M., Pampaloni E., Pezzati L.

Autors Affiliation: INOA — Istituto Nazionale di Ottica Applicata, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italia
Università degli Studi di Lecce, Dip. Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, via per Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.

Abstract: In this work we present the results of some architectural and archaeolog-ical relieves realized by means of a Time-Of-Flight (TOF) laser scanner developed by the Art Diagnostic Group of Istituto Nazionale di Ottica Applicata – INOA (the National Institute of Applied Optics). The instrument is composed of a commercial distance meter mounted on a high precision scanning system, and is equipped with a tripod for total-stations. The device was projected in order to have the following characteristics: reliability, good accuracy and compatibility to other systems. For Cultural Heritage applications it is important to integrate the data acquired with different instruments, but a problem met with many commercial systems is the lack of compatibility with classic survey methodologies. Moreover, superimposition of results from different techniques is possible only if the output is metrically correct. Up to now, the realization of accurate 3D models of buildings was a prerogative of the photogrammetric devices, but the recent progress in opto-electronic technology and 3D software of analysis made possible the production of accurate 3D models. Laser scanning has the main advantage of allowing the acquisition of dense data sampling with high accuracy and high speed.

Journal/Review: JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS

More Information: Book Series Springer proceedings in physics
ISSN 0930-8989
Volume Volume 100
Book Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks
Publisher Springer Berlin Heidelberg
DOI 10.1007/b138716
Copyright 2005
ISBN 978-3-540-22996-4 (Print) 978-3-540-27176-5 (Online)
Part Part XI
DOI 10.1007/3-540-27176-7_59
Pages 469-476
Subject Collection Physics and Astronomy
SpringerLink Date Wednesday, April 05, 2006
KeyWords: Time-Of-Flight laser scanner; 3D Survey;
DOI: 10.1007/3-540-27176-7_59