Virtual architectural 3D model of the imperial cathedral (Kaiserdom) of Königslutter, Germany through terrestrial laser scanning

Thomas P. Kersten*, Maren Lindstaedt

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

The imperial cathedral (Kaiserdom) of Königslutter, Germany, is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture north of the Alps. In April 2010 complex conservation and restoration works were finished to celebrate the 875th anniversary of the laying of the cathedral’s foundation stone. The imposing structure of the cathedral was recorded internally and externally in 3D using terrestrial laser scanning in January and June 2010 as part of a student project at the HafenCity University Hamburg. The goal of the project was the 3D CAD construction of the cathedral using laser scanning point clouds to derive both a virtual and physical (replica) 3D model for the documentation and visualisation of the building. Furthermore, a virtual tour around and through the cathedral was generated from spherical panorama photographs, which were acquired from several camera stations surrounding and inside the building.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Cultural Heritage Preservation - 4th International Conference, EuroMed 2012, Proceedings
Subtitle of host publication4th International Conference, EuroMed 2012, Lemessos, Cyprus, October 29 -- November 3, 2012, Proceedings
Pages201-210
Number of pages10
Edition1.
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-34234-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2012
Event4th International Conference EuroMed 2012 - Lemessos, Cyprus
Duration: 29 Oct 20123 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
PublisherSpringer
Number7616
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference4th International Conference EuroMed 2012
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityLemessos
Period29/10/123/11/12

Keywords

  • 3D
  • CAD
  • laser scanning
  • modelling
  • terrestrial
  • visualisation

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