Development of a Scanning Protocol for Anthropological Remains

A Preliminary Study

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ID13126592
AuthorsMatteo Orsi (University of Milan), Roberta Fusco (0000-0001-5443-8364, University of Insubria, corresponding author), Alessandra Mazzucchi (0000-0001-5867-9253, University of Padua), Roberto Taglioretti (0009-0003-9068-3529), Maurizio Marinato (0000-0003-2036-0495, University of Padua), Marta Licata (0000-0003-3343-3999, University of Insubria)
Year2024
Volume7
Issue9
Pages4997-5006
Publication date2024-09-10
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHeritage (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2571-9408 • E-ISSN: 2571-9408
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/heritage7090236
OpenAlexW4402411972
LanguageEN
References cited17

Structured-light scanning is a fast and efficient technique for the acquisition of 3D point clouds. However, the extensive and daily application of this class of scanners can be challenging because of the technical know-how necessary to validate the low-cost instrumentation. This challenge is worth accepting because of the large amount of data that can be collected accurately with the aid of specific technical protocols. This work is a preliminary study of the development of an acquisition protocol for anthropological remains performing tests in two opposite and extreme contexts: one characterised by a dark environment and one located in an open area and characterised by a very bright environment. This second context showed the influence of sunlight in the acquisition process, resulting in a colourless point cloud. It is a first step towards the development of a technical protocol for the acquisition of anthropological remains, based on the research of limits and problems associated with an instrument

Geography · Pathology · Protocol (science · Archaeological Research and Protection · History · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology · Medicine · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

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