Category Archives: cultural heritage

Laser Scanning a Coffin

Posted on May 12, 2012 by lidar

As you can see in order to obtain the desired resolution the folks at Hexagon Metrology opted for a handheld scanner. Continue reading →

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CyArk Needs Your Support

Posted on April 13, 2012 by lidar

Liz Lee, who is also Director of Operations for CyArk needs your help as they are one of seven finalists in the running for a $15,000 grant from EMC’s Heritage Trust Project. Continue reading →

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LiDAR Laser Scan of Salone dei Cinquecento

Posted on March 12, 2012 by lidar

A few years ago at a Leica GeoSystems HDS User Conference there was a presentation on the research being done by Maurizio Seracini and others concerning the laser scanning of a mural Continue reading →

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LIDAR as Important as Carbon Dating

Posted on March 11, 2012 by lidar

“Just like the advent of radiocarbon dating, LiDAR will have the same impact.” Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Turns to 3D Technology

Posted on March 5, 2012 by lidar

At the heart of this project is 3D laser scanning and printing. Continue reading →

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HAER Employs Laser Scanning and kubit

Posted on February 27, 2012 by lidar

This article explains how HAER is using 3D laser scanning, AutoCAD, and kubit to document the history of the built environment in America. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning the Sun Temple at Konark

Posted on February 18, 2012 by lidar

Plans are being made to 3D laser scan the Sun Temple at Konark in India. Continue reading →

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NCPTT 3D Digital Documentation Summit

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lidar

NCPTT – the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training in conjunction with the Intermountain Regional Office and the Presidio Trust will be hosting a three day summit on digital documentation for the preservation of cultural heritage. Continue reading →

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Tom Greaves Named Executive Director of CyArk

Posted on January 17, 2012 by lidar

Tom brings his many years in the 3D laser scanning industry to the CyArk organization and mission. Continue reading →

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International Conference on Cultural Heritage

Posted on January 16, 2012 by lidar

will investigate cultural heritage research and practice in one of the most famous archeological areas of the world. Continue reading →

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