Scanning to Share: Investigating the Use of Photogrammetry for Public Outreach

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2024: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Archaeologists strive to improve the methods used to record and preserve the archaeological record for future research, interpretation, and outreach. The process of photogrammetry has improved their ability to curate and share archaeological evidence by using photos to create 3D images of excavation units, features, and artifacts. Using this technology, archeologists and museum staff can capture the intricate details in a digital composition that can be displayed in exhibits, uploaded to websites, or simply stored in digital archives. Unfortunately, the resources needed for this process are not always available for smaller museums and repositories. To investigate the time and funding needed to employ photogrammetry on archaeological items, I will experiment with various scanning programs on artifacts recovered from the historic site of Fort St. Joseph located in present-day Niles, Michigan. Small finds from this site are typically displayed in exhibits and used in outreach programs, signifying the need to produce 3D images and printed items in order to increase the accessibility of these objects to the general public.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• SAA 2024: Individual Abstracts   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 41596.0