[ Enter the Past ] Vienna - Austria, 8-12 April 2003
 
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G. Indruszewski1, G. Farin2, A. Razdan2, A. Simon3, D. Van Alfen3, J. Rowe2
1 Centre for Maritime Archaeology, NMD, Roskilde, Denmark,
2 PRISM, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA,
3 ARI, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
 
Application of 3D Modeling in Ship Reconstruction and Analysis: Tools and Techniques
 

Using different data capturing techniques (manual drawing, laser pen-aided drawing, MicroScribe and FARO arm drawing, adjustable 3D pin and cardboard models) the hull of a vessel is reconstructed for further manual and/or computerized analysis (I-ship program). The application of 3D computerized modelling techniques has hitherto been used for visualization purposes only (Rhinoceros software). The application of 3D scanning coupled with the specific use of customized software (by PRISM) reveals the potential for analysis of symmetry in reconstructed hulls. This pilot study used a scaled hypothetical model of a partially preserved Viking Age vessel found in the Roskilde Fjord, Denmark. Through the symmetry analysis of the hull of this vessel we can 'rediscover' hidden design aspects of eye-built hulls, identify technological assembly processes, and facilitate accurate reconstructions of scaled and full-sized models. The effectiveness of 3D scanning for data capture and analysis suggest its applicability in ship reconstruction and analysis.
Key words: 3D, CAD, Maritime, Viking, symmetry

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