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Articles | Volume XLII-5/W1
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-5-W1-481-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-5-W1-481-2017
16 May 2017
 | 16 May 2017

NEW OPPORTUNITIES OF LOW-COST PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR CULTURE HERITAGE PRESERVATION

R. Shults

Keywords: Low-cost photogrammetry, Camera calibration, Smartphone, Fortification objects, Smartphone measuring tools, Pillbox

Abstract. In the paper, the questions of using the technologies of low-cost photogrammetry in combination with the additional capabilities of modern smartphones are considered. The research was carried out on the example of documenting the historical construction of the II World War – the Kiev Fortified Region. Brief historical information about the object of research is given. The possibilities of using modern smartphones as measuring instruments are considered. To get high-quality results, the camera of the smartphone was calibrated. The calibration results were used in the future to perform 3D modeling of defense facilities. Photographing of three defense structures in a different state: destroyed, partially destroyed and operating was carried out. Based on the results of photography using code targets, 3D object models were constructed. To verify the accuracy of the 3D modelling, control measurements of the lines between the code targets at the objects were performed. The obtained results are satisfying, and the technology considered in the paper can be recommended for use in performing archaeological and historical studies.