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The Harpy Tomb: An Experimental Visibility Analysis

Fange, Peter LU (2014) ARKM24 20141
Classical archaeology and ancient history
Abstract
A study done on the Harpy Tomb at Xanthus in ancient Lycia. This study is an experimental visibility analysis, the purpose of which is to explore to what extent the geometry of the bas-relief panels would be visible. Aspects which are taken into consideration for this purpose include distance and varying positions, as well as time of day. Using modern laser scanning technology and 3D processing software, the plaster cast copies of the original marble panels were digitally recorded and their geometry preserved as a digital record. These were then implemented into a virtual reconstruction of the Harpy Tomb and its immediate urban surroundings which was then used to conduct the experimental visibility analysis. The results of these analyses... (More)
A study done on the Harpy Tomb at Xanthus in ancient Lycia. This study is an experimental visibility analysis, the purpose of which is to explore to what extent the geometry of the bas-relief panels would be visible. Aspects which are taken into consideration for this purpose include distance and varying positions, as well as time of day. Using modern laser scanning technology and 3D processing software, the plaster cast copies of the original marble panels were digitally recorded and their geometry preserved as a digital record. These were then implemented into a virtual reconstruction of the Harpy Tomb and its immediate urban surroundings which was then used to conduct the experimental visibility analysis. The results of these analyses give some idea of how the monument may have been viewed. The results also encourage further research on this subject. (Less)
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author
Fange, Peter LU
supervisor
organization
course
ARKM24 20141
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
The Harpy Tomb, 3D models, Xanthus, Lycia, digital acquisition, visibility, digital reconstruction, Blender, Meshlab.
language
English
id
4451706
date added to LUP
2014-06-16 10:00:31
date last changed
2014-06-16 10:00:31
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  abstract     = {{A study done on the Harpy Tomb at Xanthus in ancient Lycia. This study is an experimental visibility analysis, the purpose of which is to explore to what extent the geometry of the bas-relief panels would be visible. Aspects which are taken into consideration for this purpose include distance and varying positions, as well as time of day. Using modern laser scanning technology and 3D processing software, the plaster cast copies of the original marble panels were digitally recorded and their geometry preserved as a digital record. These were then implemented into a virtual reconstruction of the Harpy Tomb and its immediate urban surroundings which was then used to conduct the experimental visibility analysis. The results of these analyses give some idea of how the monument may have been viewed. The results also encourage further research on this subject.}},
  author       = {{Fange, Peter}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Harpy Tomb: An Experimental Visibility Analysis}},
  year         = {{2014}},
}