How 3D imaging is helping preserve history

Name: How 3D imaging is helping preserve history
Uploaded: 2013-09-23T08:10:53.000Z
Duration: 5 min 56 s
Description: Neil Bowdler reports on how the conservation of historical artefacts is being helped by 3D scanning

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Researchers have used a hand-held spring-mounted laser scanner to build a 3D map of the interior of the leaning Tower of Pisa.

The data could be used by local conservators and for future interactive displays.

Neil Bowdler reports on how the conservation of historical artefacts is being helped by 3D scanning.

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Technology

23 September 2013