Applied GIS: 3D Reconstruction of Archaeological interventions

Learning about GIS.

• Theory:
  • Introduction to GIS.
  • First steps using an open software.
• Practice:
  • Practice I. Main data and where to find it.
  • Practice II. Map representations.

Applying GIS to 3D reconstruction.

• Theory:
  • GIS databases and file formats.
  • GIS databases and file formats: The z coordinate and field interpretation.
• Practice:
• • Working with vector layers I: Reconstructing a layer, including polygons, findings and labelling.
  • Working with vector layers II: Reconstructing a layer from a given image. Orthophotos and georreferencing.

3D reconstruction basics.

• Theory:
  • Introduction to 3D ambiences: Meshlab/Cloudcompare.
  • Introduction to 3D ambiences: Metashape.
• Practice:
  • Preparing 3D outputs I: Building layers and preparing its 3D visualization.
  • Preparing 3D outputs II: Inserting findings and preparing its 3D.

Fieldwork. 3D working with real examples.

• Theory:
  • Gathering 3D information processes in a real site. Common methods and procedures.
  • Gathering 3D information processes in a real site. Devices and geometry.

Putting all together: final project by students.

• Practice:
  • Final Project I: Creating a 3D model from a real site.
  • Final Project II: Inserting stratigraphic layers into the 3D model.
  • Final Project III: Inserting findings into the 3D model.
  • Final Project IV: 3D data analysis.

Presentations by students (optional).

• Practice:
  • Presentations of the 3D models generated by the participants.