Combined Aerial and Ground-Based Structure from Motion for Cultural Heritage Documentation

This study demonstrates the effectiveness of combining Structure from Motion (SFM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for cultural heritage documentation, particularly in capturing 3D data of complex or inaccessible structures. The research highlights how these technologies complement each other, enabling precise modeling of archaeological sites and historical buildings. Using Lorsch Abbey's King’s Hall as a case study, the authors showcase the potential of this approach to preserve and analyze UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The paper also explores current software options for SFM, discusses workflows from photo capture to 3D surface creation, and addresses future challenges in integrating emerging technologies.

Seitz, C. (2017). Combined Aerial and Ground-Based Structure from Motion for Cultural Heritage Documentation. Digital Geoarchaeology, 149–163. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25316-9_10