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2016
Scianna, Andrea; Guardia, Marcello La; Scaduto, Maria Laura
Sharing on web 3D models of ancient theatres. A methodological workflow Proceedings Article
In: K., Shi W. Cheng T. Brazdil (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 483–490, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D Modelling, Ancient theatres, Computer software, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, HTML, HTML5, Knowledge-sharing, Open source software, Open systems, Remote sensing, Software engineering, Theaters, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual Reality, Web browsers, Web services, Web-based visualization, WebGL, Websites
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title = {Sharing on web 3D models of ancient theatres. A methodological workflow},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Marcello La Guardia and Maria Laura Scaduto},
editor = {Shi W. Cheng T. Brazdil K.},
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doi = {10.5194/isprsarchives-XLI-B2-483-2016},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {41},
pages = {483–490},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {In the last few years, the need to share on the Web the knowledge of Cultural Heritage (CH) through navigable 3D models has increased. This need requires the availability of Web-based virtual reality systems and 3D WEBGIS. In order to make the information available to all stakeholders, these instruments should be powerful and at the same time very user-friendly. However, research and experiments carried out so far show that a standardized methodology doesn't exist. All this is due both to complexity and dimensions of geometric models to be published, on the one hand, and to excessive costs of hardware and software tools, on the other. In light of this background, the paper describes a methodological approach for creating 3D models of CH, freely exportable on the Web, based on HTML5 and free and open source software. HTML5, supporting the WebGL standard, allows the exploration of 3D spatial models using most used Web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer. The methodological workflow here described has been tested for the construction of a multimedia geo-spatial platform developed for three-dimensional exploration and documentation of the ancient theatres of Segesta and of Carthage, and the surrounding landscapes. The experimental application has allowed us to explore the potential and limitations of sharing on the Web of 3D CH models based on WebGL standard. Sharing capabilities could be extended defining suitable geospatial Web-services based on capabilities of HTML5 and WebGL technology.},
keywords = {3D Modelling, Ancient theatres, Computer software, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, HTML, HTML5, Knowledge-sharing, Open source software, Open systems, Remote sensing, Software engineering, Theaters, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual Reality, Web browsers, Web services, Web-based visualization, WebGL, Websites},
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In the last few years, the need to share on the Web the knowledge of Cultural Heritage (CH) through navigable 3D models has increased. This need requires the availability of Web-based virtual reality systems and 3D WEBGIS. In order to make the information available to all stakeholders, these instruments should be powerful and at the same time very user-friendly. However, research and experiments carried out so far show that a standardized methodology doesn't exist. All this is due both to complexity and dimensions of geometric models to be published, on the one hand, and to excessive costs of hardware and software tools, on the other. In light of this background, the paper describes a methodological approach for creating 3D models of CH, freely exportable on the Web, based on HTML5 and free and open source software. HTML5, supporting the WebGL standard, allows the exploration of 3D spatial models using most used Web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer. The methodological workflow here described has been tested for the construction of a multimedia geo-spatial platform developed for three-dimensional exploration and documentation of the ancient theatres of Segesta and of Carthage, and the surrounding landscapes. The experimental application has allowed us to explore the potential and limitations of sharing on the Web of 3D CH models based on WebGL standard. Sharing capabilities could be extended defining suitable geospatial Web-services based on capabilities of HTML5 and WebGL technology.
2010
Scianna, Andrea
Experimental studies for the definition of 3D geospatial web services Proceedings Article
In: S., Dragicevic S. Veenendaal B. Li (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2010, (Issue: 4W13).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Application programs, Computer software, Cooperative Management, Distributed database systems, Geo-spatial, Geo-Spatial Informations, Geographic data model, Geographic information, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Geospatial web services, HTTP, Internet, Interoperability, Java programming language, Open source software, Open systems, Project management, Query processing, Social networking (online), Standard definitions, Three dimensional computer graphics, Web, Web services, Websites, World Wide Web
@inproceedings{scianna_experimental_2010,
title = {Experimental studies for the definition of 3D geospatial web services},
author = {Andrea Scianna},
editor = {Dragicevic S. Veenendaal B. Li S.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84923930269&partnerID=40&md5=eb36183ca2f0842ee0fd1a0164dc4cb0},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {38},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {The importance of geospatial information delivery, across Internet, is increasing more and more. But if in the last years was satisfying to get 2D geographic information, from Internet browsers, extracted by http servers supported by map servers, today users would acquire 3D information especially in some case or sectors as that of building cadastral applications or civil protection. In this case availability of 3D information could be very valuable. But behind this need there exist many important aspects that today are only partially resolved as the definition of 3D geospatial web services that are connected and are dependent on some other aspects (i.e. the standardization of 3D geographic data models). The experimentation carried out deals with these issues, trying to define a 3D web service in order to visualize and query by Internt Browser 3D model of the built environment. Actually there are few 3D data models (such as CityGML) whose standard definition process is not complete. Besides these models are built with main requirement of 3D visualization even if at different level of detail. But some sectors require a better use of geographic 3D information such as querying at different level of detail (such as at a level regarding the different building parts defined through their attributes) and 3D processing. Based on a project named "Interoperability and cooperative management of geographic, dynamic, multidimensional and distributed data with Free and Open Source GIS: Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software" funded by Italian Ministry of Instruction, University and Research as Program of Relevant National Interest (PRIN 2007), it is here illustrated a part of a process, that start from the construction of a Java plugin that initially consist in reading information directly from a relational database management server with spatial extension, and ends with the construction of an application server which is based the extraction of GML 3D data, all based on the existence of a 3D geospatial web service whose definition is one the last and main goal of the research. © 2010 ISPRS Archives.},
note = {Issue: 4W13},
keywords = {Application programs, Computer software, Cooperative Management, Distributed database systems, Geo-spatial, Geo-Spatial Informations, Geographic data model, Geographic information, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Geospatial web services, HTTP, Internet, Interoperability, Java programming language, Open source software, Open systems, Project management, Query processing, Social networking (online), Standard definitions, Three dimensional computer graphics, Web, Web services, Websites, World Wide Web},
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The importance of geospatial information delivery, across Internet, is increasing more and more. But if in the last years was satisfying to get 2D geographic information, from Internet browsers, extracted by http servers supported by map servers, today users would acquire 3D information especially in some case or sectors as that of building cadastral applications or civil protection. In this case availability of 3D information could be very valuable. But behind this need there exist many important aspects that today are only partially resolved as the definition of 3D geospatial web services that are connected and are dependent on some other aspects (i.e. the standardization of 3D geographic data models). The experimentation carried out deals with these issues, trying to define a 3D web service in order to visualize and query by Internt Browser 3D model of the built environment. Actually there are few 3D data models (such as CityGML) whose standard definition process is not complete. Besides these models are built with main requirement of 3D visualization even if at different level of detail. But some sectors require a better use of geographic 3D information such as querying at different level of detail (such as at a level regarding the different building parts defined through their attributes) and 3D processing. Based on a project named "Interoperability and cooperative management of geographic, dynamic, multidimensional and distributed data with Free and Open Source GIS: Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software" funded by Italian Ministry of Instruction, University and Research as Program of Relevant National Interest (PRIN 2007), it is here illustrated a part of a process, that start from the construction of a Java plugin that initially consist in reading information directly from a relational database management server with spatial extension, and ends with the construction of an application server which is based the extraction of GML 3D data, all based on the existence of a 3D geospatial web service whose definition is one the last and main goal of the research. © 2010 ISPRS Archives.
Scianna, Andrea; Ammoscato, Alessio
3D gis data model using open source software Proceedings Article
In: A, Peled (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 120–125, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2010.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3-dimensional modeling, 3D Modelling, Blending, Computer software, Data visualization, Database systems, Environmental database, Environmental Technology, Free and open source softwares, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, High level languages, HTTP, Internet, Internet browsers, Internet protocols, Interoperability, Maintenance, Mapping, Maps, Open source software, Open systems, Query languages, Research management, Social networking (online), Software engineering, Spatial, Technology, Three dimensional computer graphics, Three-dimensional data, Topological information, Topology, World Wide Web
@inproceedings{scianna_3d_2010,
title = {3D gis data model using open source software},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Alessio Ammoscato},
editor = {Peled A},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84880227655&partnerID=40&md5=502aa042af1693c18f34b5d74c4dd2bd},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {38},
pages = {120–125},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {Today many kinds of applications requires data containing actual three-dimensional data; fields like urban and town planning and pollution studies need 3D data, both for visualization purpose, as well as carry out many spatial analysis. This research-Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software-is part of the Italian "PRIN 2007"∗ research project, aimed to build urban and suburban 3D models, and to interact with them using open source software only. Particularly free and open source software, used for the experimentation here shown, are Blender and PostGIS; the first one has been used to build and structure three-dimensional data, the second one for data allocation. These software interact using scripts, written in Python language. Buildings have been modeled upon the GIANT3D model (Geographical Interoperable Advanced Numerical Topological 3-Dimensional Model) developed in the research "PRIN 2004", regarding "Evolved structure of numerical cartography for Gis and Web-GIS". Python scripts, activated by Blender, allow to allocate data into a spatial database implemented through PostgreSQL and PostGis, that could be a remote database somewhere on the net; all geometrical and topological information, implemented in the 3D model, are so transferred in PostGIS. These information can be retrieved by Blender using other Python scripts, so Blender fully interacts with 3D data allocated in PostGIS. These data can be also accessed by many other clients, both directly using a database client, as using other protocols (like HTTP on the internet). Next step is to build an open source viewer, or a plugin for internet browsers, that allows client to visualize, explore and inquiry 3D model, retrieving data from database.},
keywords = {3-dimensional modeling, 3D Modelling, Blending, Computer software, Data visualization, Database systems, Environmental database, Environmental Technology, Free and open source softwares, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, High level languages, HTTP, Internet, Internet browsers, Internet protocols, Interoperability, Maintenance, Mapping, Maps, Open source software, Open systems, Query languages, Research management, Social networking (online), Software engineering, Spatial, Technology, Three dimensional computer graphics, Three-dimensional data, Topological information, Topology, World Wide Web},
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Today many kinds of applications requires data containing actual three-dimensional data; fields like urban and town planning and pollution studies need 3D data, both for visualization purpose, as well as carry out many spatial analysis. This research-Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software-is part of the Italian "PRIN 2007"∗ research project, aimed to build urban and suburban 3D models, and to interact with them using open source software only. Particularly free and open source software, used for the experimentation here shown, are Blender and PostGIS; the first one has been used to build and structure three-dimensional data, the second one for data allocation. These software interact using scripts, written in Python language. Buildings have been modeled upon the GIANT3D model (Geographical Interoperable Advanced Numerical Topological 3-Dimensional Model) developed in the research "PRIN 2004", regarding "Evolved structure of numerical cartography for Gis and Web-GIS". Python scripts, activated by Blender, allow to allocate data into a spatial database implemented through PostgreSQL and PostGis, that could be a remote database somewhere on the net; all geometrical and topological information, implemented in the 3D model, are so transferred in PostGIS. These information can be retrieved by Blender using other Python scripts, so Blender fully interacts with 3D data allocated in PostGIS. These data can be also accessed by many other clients, both directly using a database client, as using other protocols (like HTTP on the internet). Next step is to build an open source viewer, or a plugin for internet browsers, that allows client to visualize, explore and inquiry 3D model, retrieving data from database.