Evaluating the Effect of Using Mirrors in 3D Reconstruction of Small Artefacts

G. Kontogianni, Maren Lindstaedt, Thomas Kersten, A. Georgopoulos

Abstract

Small artefacts pose many challenges to 3D documentation techniques due to their often complex details, which are very difficult to capture completely in 3D. Small objects may also have characteristics that are not optimal for 3D documentation, e.g. glossiness, shininess, textureless surfaces, etc. Furthermore, hidden parts of the artefact cause occlusions and obstructions, which may complicate the data acquisition process, since additional images or scan data are necessary in order to compensate for these restrictions. All these aspects increase acquisition and data processing times. Currently, the two main categories of 3D documentation methods are Image Based Modelling (IBM) and Range Based Modelling (RBM). In this paper, preliminary investigations aimed at evaluating the accuracy and performance of a front surface mirror in Image Based Modelling for small artefacts are presented. These results are then compared to a reference model generated from the artefact using a structured light system.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication27th CIPA International Symposium “Documenting the past for a better future”
EditorsD. Gonzalez-Aguilera, F. Remondino, I. Toschi, P. Rodriguez-Gonzalvez, E. Stathopoulou
Place of PublicationGöttingen
PublisherCopernicus Publications
Pages633–638
VolumeXLII-2/W15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2019
Event27th CIPA International Symposium “Documenting the past for a better future” - Ávila, Spain
Duration: 1 Sept 20195 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameInternational Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
PublisherCopernicus
VolumeXLII-2/W15

Conference

Conference27th CIPA International Symposium “Documenting the past for a better future”
Country/TerritorySpain
CityÁvila
Period1/09/195/09/19

Keywords

  • 3D reconstruction
  • front surface mirror
  • small artefact

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