Multi-sensors 3D documentation of the Maya site of Copan

Abstract

The article presents a work-in-progress on the reality-based, multi-resolution and multi-source documentation and digital reconstruction of a part of the ancient Maya kingdom of Copán, Honduras. This international and interdisciplinary project will provide digital 3D models for research and public education purposes. UAV and terrestrial images, together with terrestrial TOF laser scanner data were acquired, will be processed and seamlessly combined to produce a multi-resolution model which will fulfill measurement and archaeological needs. Preliminary 3D results are reported and discussed.