An Introduction to LiDAR data collection & Post-Processing for Archaeology, Geography (ArcGIS), Architecture, & Art.

Scanners using Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) have become powerful tools used by private and public institutions to optimize high-resolution visual data collection methods on a variety of projects.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Art History will be hosting FARO Technologies, LiDAR system & software developers, designers, and manufacturers for a demonstration of their X330 3-Dimensional Scanner.

The subject to be scanned: a painted statue of the Virgin Mary carved out of wood and dating to the 14th Century C.E.

* Explanation of LiDAR: What is it? Why are we using it? What can be gained? What are some difficulties? How do we set up and take scans using LiDAR?

* Strategic Project Planning, Implementation, and Software for projects using LiDAR. 3D modeling and data collection in Roman villas covered along with Pompeii in 79 C.E. at Ancient Stabiae, Italy.

* Analysis, Evaluation, Explanation of Data Collection: methodologies, strategies, and workflow on projects that implement LiDAR – Scan data to software [SCENE, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, AutoCAD, and others].

* LiDAR with Other Technologies: Theodolite and ArcGIS data.

* Scan data into other software for rendering of virtual models.

LiDAR, Theodolite, virtual modeling, and photogrammetry Q&A with FARO, UWM Faculty, and researchers.