On introducing an image-based 3D reconstruction method in archaeological excavation practice

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• 作者：Jeroen De Reu ; Philippe De Smedt ; Davy Herremans ; Marc Van Meirvenne ; Pieter Laloo ; Wim De Clercq
• 关键词：Three-dimensional recording ; Archaeological heritage ; Excavation methodology ; Image-based 3D modeling ; Computer vision ; Structure from motion
• 刊名：Journal of Archaeological Science
• 出版年：January, 2014
• 年：2014
• 卷：41
• 期：Complete
• 页码：251-262
• 全文大小：7290 K

文摘

Image-based 3D modeling has already proven its value for the recording of excavations, however until now its application has remained rather small-scale. We have examined the possibilities and limitations of image-based 3D modeling in the recording of an entire excavation, and its impact on the workflow of the excavation process and the post-excavation processing. Our results suggest that image-based 3D modeling can be an excellent and suitable method for the recording, documentation and visualization of the excavated archaeological heritage. It offers great possibilities for increasing the quality of the archived archaeological excavation record. The high-resolution geometric information allows a straightforward quantification of the data. However it also brings along new challenges, including a change in the workflow of the excavation and the post-excavation process. Although there are limitations, these are greatly surpassed by the possibilities of the method. We believe that image-based 3D modeling can cause a(n) (r)evolution in archaeological excavation practice.