The Project
A high-precision 3D survey of the S.Maria della Vittoria Abbey in Scurcola Marsicana conducted using drone and terrestrial photogrammetry and FARO Orbis laser scanning technologies.
The project produced detailed digital documentation of the site, capturing geometry, surfaces, and architectural details with millimetric accuracy.
Based on the scan and in collaboration with field experts, we produced an environment viewable through Dual Data.
Data Acquisition
The data acquisition process involved a team of specialists coordinating data collection. The result of this phase is a series of 700 aerial photos, 400 terrestrial photos at 61MPx, and 4 laser scans.
Processing and Output
The collected data was processed in this case with Agisoft Metashape Pro, and the following outputs were delivered:
- Orthophotos: for subsequent restoration phases, orthophotos of all structures were produced
- Base 3D Model: the abbey remains were exported as a reduced 3D model to be used as a working base for historical reconstruction
Applications
The produced data is used for:
- Conservation: As-built documentation for monitoring
- Restoration: Metric base for intervention projects
- Enhancement: Virtual tours and educational applications
- Research: Architectural and archaeological study
- Digital Archive: Preservation of the site's memory
Technical Challenges Addressed
- Vegetation: Presence of trees and vegetation obscuring parts of the structures
- Accessibility: Areas not accessible for safety reasons
- Weather Conditions: Coordination of acquisitions with favorable weather windows
- Registration: Precise alignment between laser and photogrammetric data
- Data Volume: Management and processing of over 1TB of raw data
Quality Control Methodology
- Accuracy verification through independent check points
- Deviation analysis between redundant models
- Completeness control through coverage maps
- Peer review by field experts
- Compliance with international guidelines (CIPA)
Results
The project produced the most complete digital dataset of the Abbey, with:
- Certified Accuracy: ±3mm across the entire extent
- Completeness: 95% of the site documented
- Resolution: Details up to 2mm recognizable
- Georeferencing: Integrated with regional cartography
- Usability: Standard formats for wide accessibility
Impact
The digital documentation produced represents a fundamental tool for:
- Planning conservative restoration interventions
- Monitoring the conservation state over time
- Communication and heritage valorization
- Support for scientific research
- Cultural dissemination through immersive technologies
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