The value of three-dimensional virtual objects are proven in a great variety of applications;
their flexibility allowing for a substantial amount of utilization purposes. In cultural heritage …

This work presents a semi-automatic approach to the 3D reconstruction of Heritage-Building
Information Models from point clouds based on machine learning techniques. The use of …

ABSTRACT The integration of Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and Structure from Motion
and MultiView Stereo techniques allows to obtain comprehensive models of complex …

Research Highlights: This study carried out a feasibility analysis on the tree height extraction
of a planted coniferous forest with high canopy density by combining terrestrial laser …

This paper presents an automatic extraction method for discontinuity trace mapping from 3D
point cloud of natural rocky slopes. Unlike the methods based only on geometrical …

Over the last decade, we have seen the widespread use of digital survey technologies that
have made the three-dimensional (3D) metric survey within reach of all. In the past, lengthy …

This paper aims to illustrate the preliminary results of a research project on the dome of Pisa
Cathedral (Italy). The final objective of the present research is to achieve a deep …

The identification of flood hazards during emerging public safety crises such as hurricanes
or flash floods is an invaluable tool for first responders and managers yet remains out of …

This paper presents an original methodology for planar development of a frescoed dome
with an oval plan. Input data include a rigorous geometric survey, performed with a laser …

Over the last years, the area of conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage has
benefited from new surveying methodologies. In particular, laser scanners and the latest …