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Articles | Volume XLII-2/W9
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W9-39-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W9-39-2019
31 Jan 2019
 | 31 Jan 2019

INTEGRATION OF SURVEYING TECHNIQUES TO DETECT THE IDEAL SHAPE OF A DOME: THE CASE OF THE ESCUELAS PÍAS CHURCH IN VALENCIA

S. Artese, J. L. Lerma, J. Aznar Molla, R. M. Sánchez, and R. Zinno

Keywords: Laser scanner, Cultural heritage, Thermal camera, 3D modelling

Abstract. The three-dimensional (3D) documentation and surveying of cultural heritage can be carried out following several geomatics techniques such as laser scanning and thermography in order to detect the original 3D shape after applying reverse engineering solutions. In almost all cases, the integration of data collected by different instruments is needed to achieve a successful and comprehensive 3D model of the as-built architectural shape of the historical building. This paper describes the operations carried out by the authors to determine the as-built 3D model of the Escuelas Pias Church, related namely to the dome and circular nave. After the description of the church and historical notes, attention will be driven to the indirect registration results obtained with three different laser scanning software packages, highlighting similarities and differences, and the consequences while generating meshes. The 3D model carried out will then be described and the results of some investigations with regard to the hypotheses about the design of the dome and the origin of the alterations will be presented.