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View article: 3D Reconstruction of Underwater Shipwrecks: 3D Gaussian Splatting and Structure from Motion for the Melania shipwreck
3D Reconstruction of Underwater Shipwrecks: 3D Gaussian Splatting and Structure from Motion for the Melania shipwreck Open
Underwater cultural heritage documentation presents significant challenges due to optical distortions inherent to aquatic environments. This study presents a dual approach for 3D reconstruction of underwater environments using two image-ba…
View article: NEURAL RADIANCE FIELDS (NERF) FOR MULTI-SCALE 3D MODELING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE ARTIFACTS
NEURAL RADIANCE FIELDS (NERF) FOR MULTI-SCALE 3D MODELING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE ARTIFACTS Open
This research aims to assess the adaptability of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) for the digital documentation of cultural heritage objects of varying size and complexity. We discuss the influence of object size, desired scale of representat…
View article: Comparative Assessment of Neural Radiance Fields and Photogrammetry in Digital Heritage: Impact of Varying Image Conditions on 3D Reconstruction
Comparative Assessment of Neural Radiance Fields and Photogrammetry in Digital Heritage: Impact of Varying Image Conditions on 3D Reconstruction Open
This paper conducts a comparative evaluation between Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) and photogrammetry for 3D reconstruction in the cultural heritage domain. Focusing on three case studies, of which the Terpsichore statue serves as a pilot …
View article: Comparative Assessment of NeRF and Photogrammetry in Digital Heritage: Impact of Varying Image Conditions on 3D Reconstruction
Comparative Assessment of NeRF and Photogrammetry in Digital Heritage: Impact of Varying Image Conditions on 3D Reconstruction Open
While Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) are gaining increasing interest in various domains as innovative methods for novel view synthesis and image-based reconstruction, their potential application in the realm of Cultural Heritage remains une…
View article: NEURAL RADIANCE FIELDS (NERF): REVIEW AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS TO DIGITAL CULTURAL HERITAGE
NEURAL RADIANCE FIELDS (NERF): REVIEW AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS TO DIGITAL CULTURAL HERITAGE Open
Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF or NeRFs) are to date emerging as a novel method for synthesizing novel views of complex 3D scenes, leveraging an artificial neural network to optimize a volumetric scene function using a set of input views. We…
View article: Semi-automatic classification of digital heritage on the Aïoli open source 2D/3D annotation platform via machine learning and deep learning
Semi-automatic classification of digital heritage on the Aïoli open source 2D/3D annotation platform via machine learning and deep learning Open
Today, digital tools represent a privileged means of describing and understanding of cultural heritage. However, existing hybrid methods for semantic annotation on digital models are mostly manual and require considerable human interventio…
View article: Machine Learning and Deep Learning for the Built Heritage Analysis: Laser Scanning and UAV-Based Surveying Applications on a Complex Spatial Grid Structure
Machine Learning and Deep Learning for the Built Heritage Analysis: Laser Scanning and UAV-Based Surveying Applications on a Complex Spatial Grid Structure Open
The reconstruction of 3D geometries starting from reality-based data is challenging and time-consuming due to the difficulties involved in modeling existing structures and the complex nature of built heritage. This paper presents a methodo…
View article: H-BIM and Artificial Intelligence: Classification of Architectural Heritage for Semi-Automatic Scan-to-BIM Reconstruction
H-BIM and Artificial Intelligence: Classification of Architectural Heritage for Semi-Automatic Scan-to-BIM Reconstruction Open
We propose a semi-automatic Scan-to-BIM reconstruction approach, making the most of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, for the classification of digital architectural heritage data. Nowadays, Heritage- or Historic-Building Informatio…
View article: The Chapel of Sant’Agata in Pisa. 3D surveying, Artificial Intelligence and archival heritage
The Chapel of Sant’Agata in Pisa. 3D surveying, Artificial Intelligence and archival heritage Open
In this contribution, 3D surveying, Artificial Intelligence and archival documentation are combined together for the documentation of different temporal states and deterioration processes of the interior walls of the Chapel of Sant'Agata i…
View article: Planning Horizon in International Travel Decision-Making: The Role of Individual and Cultural Determinants
Planning Horizon in International Travel Decision-Making: The Role of Individual and Cultural Determinants Open
A solid understanding of when travel decisions are made in relation to travelers’ planning horizons is crucial for travel service providers. Despite its importance, there are very few empirical studies investigating the planning horizon an…
View article: Semantic annotation transfer and retrieval for architectural heritage. A methodological system combining Artificial Intelligence, H-BIM and collaborative reality-based annotation platforms
Semantic annotation transfer and retrieval for architectural heritage. A methodological system combining Artificial Intelligence, H-BIM and collaborative reality-based annotation platforms Open
This work proposes an integrated methodological approach for the transfer, the retrieval and the exchange of semantic annotations of 2D/3D digital heritage models, by exploiting Artificial Intelligence techniques, H-BIM environments and co…
View article: Seismic damage evaluation and decisions on interventions supported by UAV-based surveys
Seismic damage evaluation and decisions on interventions supported by UAV-based surveys Open
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View article: CONNECTING GEOMETRY AND SEMANTICS VIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FROM 3D CLASSIFICATION OF HERITAGE DATA TO H-BIM REPRESENTATIONS
CONNECTING GEOMETRY AND SEMANTICS VIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FROM 3D CLASSIFICATION OF HERITAGE DATA TO H-BIM REPRESENTATIONS Open
Cultural heritage information systems, such as H-BIM, are becoming more and more widespread today, thanks to their potential to bring together, around a 3D representation, the wealth of knowledge related to a given object of study. However…
View article: From survey to semantic representation for Cultural Heritage: the 3D modeling of recurring architectural elements
From survey to semantic representation for Cultural Heritage: the 3D modeling of recurring architectural elements Open
The digitization of Cultural Heritage paves the way for new approaches to surveying and restitution of historical sites. With a view to the management of integrated programs of documentation and conservation, the research is now focusing o…
View article: From the Semantic Point Cloud to Heritage-Building Information Modeling: A Semiautomatic Approach Exploiting Machine Learning
From the Semantic Point Cloud to Heritage-Building Information Modeling: A Semiautomatic Approach Exploiting Machine Learning Open
This work presents a semi-automatic approach to the 3D reconstruction of Heritage-Building Information Models from point clouds based on machine learning techniques. The use of digital information systems leveraging on three-dimensional (3…
View article: Propagation of semantic information between orthophoto and 3D replica: a H-BIM system for the north transept of Pisa Cathedral
Propagation of semantic information between orthophoto and 3D replica: a H-BIM system for the north transept of Pisa Cathedral Open
This contribution proposes a methodological approach for the transfer of annotations between orthophotos and 3D digital heritage models, relying on a mesh-based/point-based representation. The workflow leverages on the exploitation of 2D/3…
View article: SEMANTIC ANNOTATIONS ON HERITAGE MODELS: 2D/3D APPROACHES AND FUTURE RESEARCH CHALLENGES
SEMANTIC ANNOTATIONS ON HERITAGE MODELS: 2D/3D APPROACHES AND FUTURE RESEARCH CHALLENGES Open
Research in the field of Cultural Heritage is increasingly moving towards the creation of digital information systems, in which the geometric representation of an artifact is linked to some external information, through meaningful tags. Th…
View article: ASSESSMENT OF EARTHQUAKE-INDUCED DAMAGE LEVEL ON BUILDINGS: ANALYSIS OF TWO DIFFERENT SURVEY METHODS FOR A CASE STUDY
ASSESSMENT OF EARTHQUAKE-INDUCED DAMAGE LEVEL ON BUILDINGS: ANALYSIS OF TWO DIFFERENT SURVEY METHODS FOR A CASE STUDY Open
Purpose of this paper is to compare different methods for the assessment of earthquake-induced damage on buildings based on survey data, referring to the case study of Castelluccio di Norcia. The seismic events that occurred in Central Ita…
View article: With growth comes accountability: could a leisure activity turn into a driver for sustainable growth?
With growth comes accountability: could a leisure activity turn into a driver for sustainable growth? Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to retrace the past development of the global tourism sector to identify past drivers of growth and try to understand which factors will shape the sector development in the long term. The paper also int…
View article: Can tourism confidence index improve tourism demand forecasts?
Can tourism confidence index improve tourism demand forecasts? Open
Purpose The link between confidence and economic decisions has been widely covered in the economic literature, yet it is still an unexplored field in tourism. The purpose of this paper is to address this gap, and investigate benefits in fo…