ArtifactVis2: Managing real-time archaeological data in immersive 3D environments

Neil Smith, Kyle Knabb, Connor Defanti, Philip P. Weber, Jürgen P. Schulze, Andrew Prudhomme, Falko Kuester, Thomas E. Levy, Thomas A. Defanti

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a stereoscopic research and training environment for archaeologists called ArtifactVis2. This application enables the management and visualization of diverse types of cultural datasets within a collaborative virtual 3D system. The archaeologist is fully immersed in a large-scale visualization of on-going excavations. Massive 3D datasets are seamlessly rendered in real-time with field recorded GIS data, 3D artifact scans and digital photography. Dynamic content can be visualized and cultural analytics can be performed on archaeological datasets collected through a rigorous digital archaeological methodology. The virtual collaborative environment provides a menu driven query system and the ability to annotate, markup, measure, and manipulate any of the datasets. These features enable researchers to re-experience and analyze the minute details of an archaeological site's excavation. It enhances their visual capacity to recognize deep patterns and structures and perceive changes and reoccurrences. As a complement and development from previous work in the field of 3D immersive archaeological environments, ArtifactVis2 provides a GIS based immersive environment that taps directly into archaeological datasets to investigate cultural and historical issues of ancient societies and cultural heritage in ways not possible before. © 2013 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2013 Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHeritage)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages363-370
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781479931699
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2013

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