A Transparent 3D Model of Temple 18 at Copán for Visualization and Research

Summary

The development of a clear approach to creating highly "transparent" (effectively displaying the argument behind a reconstruction) 3D models for visualization and research in archaeology is an ongoing process. The goal of this presentation is to address this problem with a use-case example of a 3D model of Structure 10L-18 (Temple 18, ca. AD 800) on the acropolis at Copán in Honduras. How can data be structured and applied to this 3D model in order to provide a user with a clear understanding of where this data is coming from, and thus provide a 3D model with greater uses and applications in academic research? In discussing this question, an overview of the process will be explored covering the topics of data collection, storage and processing, the implementation and finalization of data into a usable platform, and questions about future management of this data.

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This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• MayaArch3D: Building a 3DWebGIS Documentation and Analysis System for Complex Archaeological Sites   •
• Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)

Keywords

Spatial Coverage