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2018
Scianna, Andrea; Guardia, Marcello La
Globe Based 3D GIS solutions for Virtual Heritage Proceedings Article
In: G., Labetski A. Stoter J. Agugiaro (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 171–177, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2018, (Issue: 4/W10).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Digital libraries, Geo-Spatial Informations, History, Interactive Environments, Multimedia information, Semantics, Surrounding environment, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual heritage, Virtual Reality, Web-GIS, WebGL
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title = {Globe Based 3D GIS solutions for Virtual Heritage},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Marcello La Guardia},
editor = {Labetski A. Stoter J. Agugiaro G.},
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doi = {10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-4-W10-171-2018},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {42},
pages = {171–177},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {During the last years, many solutions have been proposed for 3D Virtual Heritage representations. Recently, also new technologies for online gaming evolved, based on javascript libraries (WebGL), used to create and publish virtual interactive environments. They are based on recent Web browser's functionalities, surpassing some limitations of VRML technologies. On the side of geospatial information, technology has evolved from desktop GIS to 2D WebGIS and globe applications. The use of globe applications is, today, very diffused due to its immediate and at the same time impressive representation of the earth surface and territories. These technologies have been, also, applied to Virtual Heritage 3D reconstructions, to improve the fruition of Cultural Heritage (CH), with the achievement of interesting results. The topic of this paper is the experimentation on the fusion between globe based and gaming technologies (in our case WebGL) that allow achieving a more user-centric and powerful solution useful for publishing 3D geospatial information of CH on Web. This choice allows obtaining GIS oriented 3D models, typical of globe applications, and, at the same time, a more immersive exploration of CH and its surrounding environment. In particular, it also gives complementary text and multimedia information on the history, architectural features of each cultural good, based on querying of semantic information. The test field of the research is the construction of the 3D GIS virtual globe model of the Manfredonic Castle of Mussomeli (Sicily-Italy), developed for PON-NEPTIS EU Project, to compare open-source technologies and commercial proprietary applications. © Authors 2018. CC BY 4.0 License.},
note = {Issue: 4/W10},
keywords = {Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Digital libraries, Geo-Spatial Informations, History, Interactive Environments, Multimedia information, Semantics, Surrounding environment, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual heritage, Virtual Reality, Web-GIS, WebGL},
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During the last years, many solutions have been proposed for 3D Virtual Heritage representations. Recently, also new technologies for online gaming evolved, based on javascript libraries (WebGL), used to create and publish virtual interactive environments. They are based on recent Web browser's functionalities, surpassing some limitations of VRML technologies. On the side of geospatial information, technology has evolved from desktop GIS to 2D WebGIS and globe applications. The use of globe applications is, today, very diffused due to its immediate and at the same time impressive representation of the earth surface and territories. These technologies have been, also, applied to Virtual Heritage 3D reconstructions, to improve the fruition of Cultural Heritage (CH), with the achievement of interesting results. The topic of this paper is the experimentation on the fusion between globe based and gaming technologies (in our case WebGL) that allow achieving a more user-centric and powerful solution useful for publishing 3D geospatial information of CH on Web. This choice allows obtaining GIS oriented 3D models, typical of globe applications, and, at the same time, a more immersive exploration of CH and its surrounding environment. In particular, it also gives complementary text and multimedia information on the history, architectural features of each cultural good, based on querying of semantic information. The test field of the research is the construction of the 3D GIS virtual globe model of the Manfredonic Castle of Mussomeli (Sicily-Italy), developed for PON-NEPTIS EU Project, to compare open-source technologies and commercial proprietary applications. © Authors 2018. CC BY 4.0 License.
2017
Scianna, Andrea; Guardia, Marcello La
Main features of a 3d gis for a monumental complex with an historical-cultural relevance Proceedings Article
In: G., Bonora V. Tucci (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 519–526, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2017, (Issue: 5W1).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Added values, Archaeological Site, Architectural element, BIM, BIM technologies, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Deep knowledge, Electronic document exchange, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Historic Preservation, History, Information and Communication Technologies, Information Management, Models, Restoration, Standardized procedure, Surveying
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title = {Main features of a 3d gis for a monumental complex with an historical-cultural relevance},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Marcello La Guardia},
editor = {Bonora V. Tucci G.},
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doi = {10.5194/isprs-Archives-XLII-5-W1-519-2017},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {42},
pages = {519–526},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {The last achievements of technologies in geomatics especially in survey and restitution of 3D models (UAV/drones andlaser scanner technologies) generated new procedures and higher standards of quality in representation of archaeological sites. Together with Geomatics, the recent development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) strongly contribute to document and the Cultural Heritage (CH). The representation and documentation of CH using these new technologies has became necessary in orderto satisfy different needs: -for restorers in order to acquire a deep knowledge of the cultural good and to define possible strategiesof restoration; -for the conservation of information, allowing to preserve the 3D geometry of the monumental complex with the integration of descriptions about architectural elements; -for touristic aims, giving the opportunity of sharing CH information on web, allowing users to visit and explore, in a virtual way,monumental complexes, acquiring information details about architectural elementsorthe history of monumental complex. Looking through these new scenarios, the development of a 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) applied to a cultural good could be,today,an added value of fundamental importance for full description and data managementof monumental complexes. In this work,the main features necessary for the correct construction of a 3D GIS of a monumental complex will be analyzed, with a particular focus on the possibilities for creating a standardized procedure to follow.},
note = {Issue: 5W1},
keywords = {Added values, Archaeological Site, Architectural element, BIM, BIM technologies, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Deep knowledge, Electronic document exchange, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Historic Preservation, History, Information and Communication Technologies, Information Management, Models, Restoration, Standardized procedure, Surveying},
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The last achievements of technologies in geomatics especially in survey and restitution of 3D models (UAV/drones andlaser scanner technologies) generated new procedures and higher standards of quality in representation of archaeological sites. Together with Geomatics, the recent development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) strongly contribute to document and the Cultural Heritage (CH). The representation and documentation of CH using these new technologies has became necessary in orderto satisfy different needs: -for restorers in order to acquire a deep knowledge of the cultural good and to define possible strategiesof restoration; -for the conservation of information, allowing to preserve the 3D geometry of the monumental complex with the integration of descriptions about architectural elements; -for touristic aims, giving the opportunity of sharing CH information on web, allowing users to visit and explore, in a virtual way,monumental complexes, acquiring information details about architectural elementsorthe history of monumental complex. Looking through these new scenarios, the development of a 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) applied to a cultural good could be,today,an added value of fundamental importance for full description and data managementof monumental complexes. In this work,the main features necessary for the correct construction of a 3D GIS of a monumental complex will be analyzed, with a particular focus on the possibilities for creating a standardized procedure to follow.
2016
Scianna, Andrea; Guardi, Marcello La; Scaduto, Maria Laura
Definition of a workflow for web browsing of 3D models in archaeology Journal Article
In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), vol. 10059 LNCS, pp. 41–52, 2016, (Publisher: Springer Verlag).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Archaeological Site, Architecture, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Geo-spatial, Historic Preservation, History, HTML, HTML5, Open source software, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual Reality, Web browsers, Web-based visualization, WebGL
@article{scianna_definition_2016,
title = {Definition of a workflow for web browsing of 3D models in archaeology},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Marcello La Guardi and Maria Laura Scaduto},
editor = {Rajcic V. Ioannides M. Grussenmeyer P.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84994823984&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-48974-2_6&partnerID=40&md5=bdece3b7a08d728dd5398481f8e983ff},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-48974-2_6},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)},
volume = {10059 LNCS},
pages = {41–52},
abstract = {The Cultural Heritage (CH) is a fundamental element of promotion of territories and of tourism development. Publishing 3D models of archaeological sites and their three-dimensional reconstruction on the Web is one of the best ways to spread their knowledge. However, many recent scientific researches in this field have highlighted the limitations and difficulties related to the networking of interactive 3D models. The main difficulties are related to the complexity and the size of models, which influence the access speed, and the cost of software and hardware needed for the publication on the WEB. In light of this background, this article describes the further advances of research activities carried out at GISLAB CNR-UNIPA for creating interactive 3D models of archaeological sites, accessible and navigable with a Web browser, fully compliant with HTML5. This system includes also the surrounding landscape, essential to analyze and understand the close relationship between human settlements and the surrounding geographical contexts. Such models don’t need specific app for navigation but are accessible on the WEB via the WebGL open source libraries, compliant with the most popular Web browsers (Firefox, Safari and Chrome). The system consists of a headboard multimedia platform tested on Mokarta archaeological site (Trapani, Sicily). The user can explore the 3D model of the archaeological site in its current state, its virtual reconstruction, and the historical documentation. This application has highlighted the great potential and the limits of the sharing of complex 3D models via the Web, opening new scenarios for the purpose of valorization of the archaeological heritage through the use of effective technologies and reduction of costs, opening new themes of further research. This experimentation is also a real example of an open data application. © Springer International Publishing AG 2016.},
note = {Publisher: Springer Verlag},
keywords = {Archaeological Site, Architecture, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Geo-spatial, Historic Preservation, History, HTML, HTML5, Open source software, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual Reality, Web browsers, Web-based visualization, WebGL},
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The Cultural Heritage (CH) is a fundamental element of promotion of territories and of tourism development. Publishing 3D models of archaeological sites and their three-dimensional reconstruction on the Web is one of the best ways to spread their knowledge. However, many recent scientific researches in this field have highlighted the limitations and difficulties related to the networking of interactive 3D models. The main difficulties are related to the complexity and the size of models, which influence the access speed, and the cost of software and hardware needed for the publication on the WEB. In light of this background, this article describes the further advances of research activities carried out at GISLAB CNR-UNIPA for creating interactive 3D models of archaeological sites, accessible and navigable with a Web browser, fully compliant with HTML5. This system includes also the surrounding landscape, essential to analyze and understand the close relationship between human settlements and the surrounding geographical contexts. Such models don’t need specific app for navigation but are accessible on the WEB via the WebGL open source libraries, compliant with the most popular Web browsers (Firefox, Safari and Chrome). The system consists of a headboard multimedia platform tested on Mokarta archaeological site (Trapani, Sicily). The user can explore the 3D model of the archaeological site in its current state, its virtual reconstruction, and the historical documentation. This application has highlighted the great potential and the limits of the sharing of complex 3D models via the Web, opening new scenarios for the purpose of valorization of the archaeological heritage through the use of effective technologies and reduction of costs, opening new themes of further research. This experimentation is also a real example of an open data application. © Springer International Publishing AG 2016.
2014
Scianna, Andrea; Gristina, Susanna; Paliaga, Silvia
Experimental BIM applications in archaeology: A work-flow Journal Article
In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), vol. 8740, pp. 490–498, 2014, (Publisher: Springer Verlag).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Archaeological Site, Archaeology, Architectural design, BIM, Data export, Database systems, History, Semantic Model, Semantic Web, Semantics, Social networking (online), Web documentation
@article{scianna_experimental_2014,
title = {Experimental BIM applications in archaeology: A work-flow},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Susanna Gristina and Silvia Paliaga},
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doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-13695-0},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-01},
journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)},
volume = {8740},
pages = {490–498},
abstract = {In the last few decades various conceptual models, methods and techniques have been studied to allow 3D digital access to Cultural Heritage (CH). Among these is BIM (Building Information Modeling): originally built up for construction projects, it has been already experimented in the CH domain, but not enough in the archaeological field. This paper illustrates a framework to create 3D archaeological models integrated with databases using BIM. The models implemented are queryable by the connection with a Relational Database Management System and sharable on the web. Parametric solid and semantic models are integrated with 3D standardized database models that are finally manageable in the public cloud. The BIM application’s work-flow here described has been experimented on the Roman structures inside the Crypt of St. Sergius and Bacchus Church (Rome). The experiment has highlighted capabilities and limitations of BIM applications in the archaeological domain. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014.},
note = {Publisher: Springer Verlag},
keywords = {Archaeological Site, Archaeology, Architectural design, BIM, Data export, Database systems, History, Semantic Model, Semantic Web, Semantics, Social networking (online), Web documentation},
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In the last few decades various conceptual models, methods and techniques have been studied to allow 3D digital access to Cultural Heritage (CH). Among these is BIM (Building Information Modeling): originally built up for construction projects, it has been already experimented in the CH domain, but not enough in the archaeological field. This paper illustrates a framework to create 3D archaeological models integrated with databases using BIM. The models implemented are queryable by the connection with a Relational Database Management System and sharable on the web. Parametric solid and semantic models are integrated with 3D standardized database models that are finally manageable in the public cloud. The BIM application’s work-flow here described has been experimented on the Roman structures inside the Crypt of St. Sergius and Bacchus Church (Rome). The experiment has highlighted capabilities and limitations of BIM applications in the archaeological domain. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014.
2004
Scianna, Andrea; Villa, Benedetto; Ammoscato, Alessio; Corsale, Rita
Multimedia guide in archaeological sites by GIS-GPS techniques, pocketpcs and pocket GPSs Proceedings Article
In: International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2004.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Archaeological Site, Archaeology, Architecture, Covered areas, Distribution of goods, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Global positioning system, Hand held computers, History, Meteorological condition, Multimedia, Multimedia applications, Multimedia guides, Multimedia systems, Sound players
@inproceedings{scianna_multimedia_2004,
title = {Multimedia guide in archaeological sites by GIS-GPS techniques, pocketpcs and pocket GPSs},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Benedetto Villa and Alessio Ammoscato and Rita Corsale},
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year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {35},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {Archaeology is one of the sectors that can benefit by new surveying techniques (i.e. those ones related to the use of GPS) for the representation and the management of an archaeological site. Another aspect of the archaeological sector that can take advantage from the use of both GPS and GIS instruments is guided visits of archaeological sites. Today, during visits in museums, visitors often use some electronic equipments as sound players, special headsets or personal computers equipped with multimedia applications. All this is possible because archaeological goods are in a relatively small covered area, where there are also people that can help the visitor at every time. On the opposite, about visiting open archaeological sites, some other problems or needs come out connected to the big dimension of the area, to the scattered distribution of archaeological goods and to meteorological conditions. So enjoying the site with traditional electronics equipment become impossible. On the contrary both Pocket GPSs and PocketPCs, connected together, May be very useful if used for multimedia guided visits of archaeological sites. This paper treats of the creation of a GIS multimedia guide running on PocketPC connected to a Pocket GPS by the Bluetooth interface, developed with Enhanced Visual Basic. The system is in the testing stage in some archaeological sites in Sicily. © 2004 International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. All Rights Reserved.},
keywords = {Archaeological Site, Archaeology, Architecture, Covered areas, Distribution of goods, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Global positioning system, Hand held computers, History, Meteorological condition, Multimedia, Multimedia applications, Multimedia guides, Multimedia systems, Sound players},
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Archaeology is one of the sectors that can benefit by new surveying techniques (i.e. those ones related to the use of GPS) for the representation and the management of an archaeological site. Another aspect of the archaeological sector that can take advantage from the use of both GPS and GIS instruments is guided visits of archaeological sites. Today, during visits in museums, visitors often use some electronic equipments as sound players, special headsets or personal computers equipped with multimedia applications. All this is possible because archaeological goods are in a relatively small covered area, where there are also people that can help the visitor at every time. On the opposite, about visiting open archaeological sites, some other problems or needs come out connected to the big dimension of the area, to the scattered distribution of archaeological goods and to meteorological conditions. So enjoying the site with traditional electronics equipment become impossible. On the contrary both Pocket GPSs and PocketPCs, connected together, May be very useful if used for multimedia guided visits of archaeological sites. This paper treats of the creation of a GIS multimedia guide running on PocketPC connected to a Pocket GPS by the Bluetooth interface, developed with Enhanced Visual Basic. The system is in the testing stage in some archaeological sites in Sicily. © 2004 International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. All Rights Reserved.