Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site

Abstract The study highlights the significance of combining imaging and laser scanning techniques to enrich point clouds used for reliable documentation and Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). The fusion-based approach was used to document Al Ula Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO Wo...

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Main Authors: Yahya Alshawabkeh, Ahmad Baik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:Heritage Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-023-00997-2
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description Abstract The study highlights the significance of combining imaging and laser scanning techniques to enrich point clouds used for reliable documentation and Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). The fusion-based approach was used to document Al Ula Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved tombs from the first century BC. The HBIM parametric modeling process requires a detailed survey to collect all geometric data. Although terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) are an efficient tool for 3D recording of heritage scenes in a short period of time, the data resolution is insufficient for identifying and evaluating the spatial distribution of surface weathering forms. Furthermore, combining scans collected at different times may pose difficulties in recording the texture. These issues have an impact on the subsequent 3D modeling phase as well as the efficiency of interpreting and tracing surface features in the Scan-to-BIM process. The proposed workflow using imagery data to enhance both the geometry and coloring of laser point clouds. In addition to texture mapping, the high-resolution imagery is used to densify the laser data using dense image matching, allowing for a clear reading of the surface features, and serving as a useful tool to identify the type, extent, and severity of façade damage. TLS and imagery data were collected separately, with images taken at the best time and location for realistically recording of surface details. Finally, the captured images are orthorectified by TLS geometric information and used for HBIM texturing to provide realistic decay mapping. The results showed that the combination of TLS and photogrammetry allowed for the efficient collection of 3D data, which improved tracing and digitizing HBIM with complete mapping information. The research findings will be greatly useful in the management and planning of historic building conservation and restoration projects.
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spelling doaj.art-e2029b7881de4c60a717eb58c1b578602023-07-23T11:22:12ZengSpringerOpenHeritage Science2050-74452023-07-0111111710.1186/s40494-023-00997-2Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage siteYahya Alshawabkeh0Ahmad Baik1Department of Conservation Science, Queen Rania Faculty of Tourism and Heritage, The Hashemite UniversityGeomatics Department, Architecture and Planning Faculty, King Abdulaziz UniversityAbstract The study highlights the significance of combining imaging and laser scanning techniques to enrich point clouds used for reliable documentation and Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). The fusion-based approach was used to document Al Ula Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved tombs from the first century BC. The HBIM parametric modeling process requires a detailed survey to collect all geometric data. Although terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) are an efficient tool for 3D recording of heritage scenes in a short period of time, the data resolution is insufficient for identifying and evaluating the spatial distribution of surface weathering forms. Furthermore, combining scans collected at different times may pose difficulties in recording the texture. These issues have an impact on the subsequent 3D modeling phase as well as the efficiency of interpreting and tracing surface features in the Scan-to-BIM process. The proposed workflow using imagery data to enhance both the geometry and coloring of laser point clouds. In addition to texture mapping, the high-resolution imagery is used to densify the laser data using dense image matching, allowing for a clear reading of the surface features, and serving as a useful tool to identify the type, extent, and severity of façade damage. TLS and imagery data were collected separately, with images taken at the best time and location for realistically recording of surface details. Finally, the captured images are orthorectified by TLS geometric information and used for HBIM texturing to provide realistic decay mapping. The results showed that the combination of TLS and photogrammetry allowed for the efficient collection of 3D data, which improved tracing and digitizing HBIM with complete mapping information. The research findings will be greatly useful in the management and planning of historic building conservation and restoration projects.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-023-00997-2HBIMLaser scannerImagery dataWeathering formsAl Ula heritage site
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Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
Heritage Science
HBIM
Laser scanner
Imagery data
Weathering forms
Al Ula heritage site
title Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
title_full Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
title_fullStr Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
title_full_unstemmed Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
title_short Integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan-to-HBIM modeling of Al Ula heritage site
title_sort integration of photogrammetry and laser scanning for enhancing scan to hbim modeling of al ula heritage site
topic HBIM
Laser scanner
Imagery data
Weathering forms
Al Ula heritage site
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-023-00997-2
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