E-Cathédrale: numérisation de la cathédrale d’Amiens et reconstitution des trajectoires balistiques de l’artillerie allemande en avril 1918

Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Gothic architecture, endured significant damage during World War I, particularly from German artillery fire in April 1918. This study leverages advanced digital modeling techniques to reconstruct the cathedral's original structure before the war and simulate the trajectories of artillery shells that struck it. By integrating historical records with modern computational analysis, researchers have pinpointed the precise locations and angles of these attacks, offering unprecedented insights into the cathedral's resilience during conflict. The findings not only shed light on the physical impact of wartime destruction but also provide a digital preservation tool for future generations.

Morbidi, F., & Mouaddib, E. (2020). E-Cathédrale: numérisation de la cathédrale d’Amiens et reconstitution des trajectoires balistiques de l’artillerie allemande en avril 1918. Cathédrales En Guerre XVIe-XXIe Siècle, 23–44. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.septentrion.87851