Mobile Mapping for Cultural Heritage: The Survey of the Complex of St. John of the Hermits in Palermo (Italy)

A groundbreaking survey of the St. John of the Hermits complex in Palermo, Italy, leverages handheld mobile laser scanning (HMLS) technology to rapidly capture high-resolution 3D data. This method, utilizing Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), enabled researchers to document the entire site efficiently while testing advanced point cloud filtering algorithms tailored for complex heritage environments. The findings highlight the potential of HMLS in preserving and analyzing Arab-Norman architectural sites, contributing valuable geometric information for historical and architectural assessments. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, this study underscores the significance of mobile mapping in cultural heritage conservation.

Aricò, M., La Guardia, M., Lo Brutto, M., Rappa, E. M., & Vinci, C. (2023). MOBILE MAPPING FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE: THE SURVEY OF THE COMPLEX OF ST. JOHN OF THE HERMITS IN PALERMO (ITALY). The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-1/W1-2023, 25–32. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-1-w1-2023-25-2023